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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1952
Page
6
Tenders invited for purchase of wood and iron building and half-acre ground in Main Street Butcher, or for purchase and removal of building. Dimensions given approx. Terms in April. For particulars apply Fred Newsham, Buncher, Wheatley & Co, Forbes.
Auction and sale notes list various livestock and goods including new BX AIR Aust XB Billets 214 10 unsexed for sale two cockerels prices in pounds dollars and freight terms. Also a 1988 Ford Goupe for sale at W Heathck Wombat Street. Lucerne seed advertised as first quality from F W company with availability at Meagher's Kay Kuaman Ballering Pinta Binck and Brown Gabardine.
The Graziers Association of New South Wales Forbes Branch schedules a general meeting at the Vandenberg Hotel on April 18 1963 at 3 15 pm. Topics include animal health and annual conference matters. A list of grateful thanks is conveyed to donors of prizes for the Pick Bry Competition including Scotty Wallace Wests Jewellery Sir Finn Pharmacy Parker William Forbes Advorat Rath & Co Arthur Frapers.
Forbes Branch of Ti bearers express public gratitude to OWA and Apex members and others who resisted detractors, aiding Legacy Fair’s success. The note credits their help with making the event possible and thanks supporters for their roles.
A religious notice listing events at Forbes and Eugowra churches. It notes Good Friday services on April 11 at 8 am in Forbes United Methodist and Presbyterian churches, with Rev. HV. Borrack. The entry includes references to a Bugowin Christian Life-Dimensions program and a morning service on April 6.
A sunlit Quandialla ball at Bimbi drew a wide regional crowd as funds for hall renovations rose. Guests from Quandiana, Bribbaree and Grenfell enjoyed a barbecue, lively bowls, and a spirited best posy contest won by Mrs Harts. Local volunteers credited with strong receipts and a warm welcome from president A Penfold and Mr Cooper of Lidcombe.
Announcement for the annual meeting to be held at Royal School Lachlap District Friday April 13 1963. All interested invited with Sunday School at 9 45 am and morning service at 11 am. Evening service at 7 30 pm led by Rev L Douse with Palm Crosses distributed at early services.
NSW Minister for Agriculture E H Graham warned against optimistic wheat claims, citing a looming shortage for stockfeed and offal. He noted reduced output will hit poultry and dairy sectors, urged imports, and criticized the Australian Wheat Board for carryover failures amid record NSW production in 1947-50. He cited board stockpiles and regional production to date, stressing potential economic ruin without action.
Forbes cycling and athletic carnival on Thursday night drew a solid crowd though attendance lagged recent fixtures. Events featured a free use of racing bicycles and strong participation in footrunning with handicaps noted as improved. Organizers Messrs Luen Pymont and Erie Wolly received praise for better management.
A fragmented athletic results snippet shows events and distances including 220 yards and 100 yards. Names like D Maier Bl Smith Gyely E Huis Tipds Pearce Taylor and a team reference The Slayers appear amid scattered marks and incomplete race details.
Cycling card lists multiple grade events with heats and finals. Riders such as Taylor Parkes Simpson and Drennan Forbes compete across A B C grades in mile and handicap events. Final placements show Taylor Parkes, Simpson, Brennan and Reily among top finishers at Parkes venue.
Weatherboard homes stand above flood level as the community notes church events. Baptist Church advertises 11 am service and 3 pm Sunday School with Bible Study Wednesday at 8 pm led by Dor G. L. Young. Lutheran Church Forbes promotes Palm Sunday and Maundy Thursday Holy Communion events and Easter Sunday preaching.
Pietsch’s offers used tractors and motor vehicles with prices and conditions. Allis Chalmers WC and John Deere A.R. listed with new sleeves, pistons, and good tyres. Prefect Utility 1950 model with modest mileage £550. Austin 4-5 Ton Truck £1275, Austin 3-Ton Truck £1040, Chev 1037 Sedan £975, Ford Sedan 1937 model. Also rotary hoes and power mowers, including Howard hoes for various makes, priced from £100 to £250 for Sundercut reconditioned. Combine 11- term McKay in good condition.
At the Forbes cattle mile on Tuesday 510 head were drawn and 310 yarded as buyers from Cootamundra Metropolitan Parkes and local butchers attended. Heavy bullocks and vealers drew strong competition with firm to high prices, while light steer and heifer ranges settled in. B Taylor of Forbes noted the B grade winner in the horse events, with a fall in the A grade scratch race leaving riders with minor injuries. Juvenile races featured Under 14 events won by Day Syde and R Watford in the scratch Strickland Cup.
The text outlines criteria for judging sheep including body shape, leg structure, and wool quality. It warns against wrinkled, light-boned or poorly developed stock and notes that fleece weight and color affect value. It emphasizes removing wrinkled sheep prone to health issues from breeding flocks.
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