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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1927
Page
10
In a tumultuous Sunday incident, George Lloyd and John Grant were fined £4 each after a disorderly scene near Rankin Street and later confrontations at the nearby hotel area. The melee involved multiple bystanders, with a crowd forming and police taking notes as witnesses described a tense sequence over several hours.
Sydney telegraph reports Mr Harry, manager of the Government train elevators, warns only half of New South Wales wheat season exports may leave the state, Victoria exports rising. Prime Minister grants Industrial Commission extra time to report. Sir Neville Twrose resigns as Health Minister but remains in the Cabinet. Mr Brea designated Health Plenipotentiary.
Correspondence discusses Labor Party support and resignations in the council, naming Alderman White and Mr Geo Adling. It mentions figures like Longue Mn and Timm tangent issues, with BYRNES signing off on a view of patient voters and state taxpayers.
The Forbes School of Arts faced a billiards challenge at the Turks Institute with teams led by players including Smith Grogan Judd Carhousy and Byius. Mawara Willian and Smith supported, while B Cet and others assisted. Farben emerged the victor in a three-table set, with scores listed for many players amid a lively club atmosphere.
Sporting Mr McPhillamy, famed vesta racehorse owner, scored five springing shocks in two year old events. He nearly reeled in Rowshill at Randwick last Saturday in the Nursery second division, finishing third and earning £12 18s 8d. Seven years earlier his Blue Trout Aly won the December Nursery at Randwick, paying 41 16s. The Master meeting at Randwick looms as the next big draw with Forbes residents among its crowd. The Forbes Jockey Club reported a fair profit and plans to improve the course, especially the approaches, to curb town-ail advertising.
A garbled OCR fragment references Butler and Charlen John in a vague call to vote. The wording is unclear, with misspellings and inconsistent capitalization. No clear event, date, or organization can be confirmed from readable text.
Announcement of reduced fare and quarter rate for the Joubly Journey excursion. Special trains from Sydney and intermediate stations will depart Forbes on Thursday April 14. Return passes valid seven days from issue date, with restrictions on distances and travel windows. Tickets obtainable from Stublos Masters. J Morris, Secretary.
Private owner lists 1875 Harley-Davidson motorcycle for under 1000 with a car model note. Luncheon offered, splendid day for townspeople, Chob's Kldcksmith to arrive early. Pennell Hon.
A candidate informs Forbes voters of a bid for the municipal council vacancy. He asks for support on polling day and pledges to serve the town and ratepayers, focusing on local interests.
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