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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1929
Page
8
Poultry expert notes on preventing early moult through good management and feeding. Emphasizes dry and wet mash balances, avoiding overfeeding, and the impact of climate and housing, especially perch spacing and capacity for 50 birds. Discusses drought-era rainfall and its effect on production.
The article stresses proper feeding and housing to keep hens laying. It warns against hasty, inconsistent feeding and outlines attentive daily management. It highlights roomy ventilated houses, hot summer avoidance, and the need for occasional night inspections to prevent overcrowding and ensure comfort.
A local adverturial notice highlights a large range of Romy to Wear Sulte and Prattey shoes attracting attention. The copy mentions a shop at a central avenue and promotes new arrivals for patrons seeking stylish footwear.
Our correspondent reports a large Bedgerabong event with a morning school picnic, sandwiches prepared by ladies, racing for boys and girls, and prizes for each child. About 160 pupils attended alongside 300 total attendees. An afternoon cricket season notes Bedgerabong’s strong record, strong showings by local players, and ongoing tennis and athletic activities.
Monwonga reports a broken dry spell with sheep prices rising and fields showing rapid regrowth. Farmers resume sowing and harvest activities as good prices for mutton are noted. cricket results show Manwonga defeating Yarrabandai, led by batsmen Countable Radbury and Hawkshaw.
Nominations have been received for the Orange Jockey Club Show Meeting on April 19 and 20. Entries include Visitor's Handicap and Maiden, with horses such as Havenvare Four Socks Grand Bass Myadrs Condamine and Eunice Kes Idorus New Frito and many others listed for the three main handicaps.
Fragmentary wartime notice references dates and events with garbled names. Readable items mention a PS date and a local assessment or timetable. The legible elements include a potential wartime plan outline and a civic action note amid unclear text.
District residents and visitors plan to use the hotel improvements now offered at Forbes Hotel as it expands its amenities and services. The announcement highlights enhanced lodging, dining options, and better accommodation for guests staying in the area.
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