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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1912

Page

3

Old World Social Problems Address Noted by Mr T Brown

Mr T Brown MWR spoke from the Hotel Australia balcony on old world social and industrial woes. He contrasted English and Australian poverty, praised reforms, and cited Booth and Lloyd George investigations as paths to alleviation, urging Parliament to back minimum wages and old age pensions.

T. Brown M.W.R Culare Hotel Australia Ald J. Edwards Brown League Forbes Australia Hoyalty Westminster East End Solo Chelsea Thames Embankment England Lee Iss Australie Boghuid Amd Weillthy Gereaih CTP Wien Onxford Worthlees Bela Ms Wether Great Britain Brutoof Douden Alice Esther Aya Deel Peer Charles Booth Guese Hicardo Lunglie Lloyd George Lloyd Ieorge

Local Racing Notes and Speculation From Forbes Meets

The Forbes region hosts a busy weekend with trainers and jockeys including Lieutenant Ford’s team in focus. Reports outline gate actions at Goolagong and Randwick submissions, plus result highlights from the Young meeting with winners like Nickel Ore and Blue Belt.

Mackenz Vinucitap Tetill CR Walkerh Mersd Blue Belt Linwin Dot Seis Triad St. Elmore Tinie Linh R. Walker Millengeen Thue

Water supply disruption described in early report

Fragmentary notice describes Saturday water service at a town reservoir with fluctuating levels and limited daily flow. Readers note conveyance from springs and storage, with domestic use questions and transportation by cart from the main pipe.

Jane Thie Bonreauuil

Trafalgar’s Pedigree Traced Amid Bathurst Racing Clues

Forbes Advocate outlines Trafalgar’s lineage back to Cap-a-ple with imports in 1829 and a notable Flederman also in his make-up. It lists entries for Bathurst turf events including Opening Handicap and Autumn Handicap with horses such as Orsite, Ayrbrook, Veronite, The Acolyte, Stitch in Time, and Mount Terrill among others.

Hh. B. Kater Wallace Goldsbrough Timp John Talt Sir Hercules Cap-a-ple Bathurst dOrsile the Acolyte Blu.g Stitch In Time Matt Ross May Dance Mount Terrill Corallina Koba

Mrs KR Wilson Thanks Forbes Hospital Staff

Mrs KR Wilson expresses gratitude to the matron and nurses of Forbes Hospital and Lr. Delphery for the care given to her late husband.

KR. Wilson Forbes Hospital Lr. Delphery

Notice of trespass prohibition on Wongajong property

George Laidlaw warns that anyone shooting hunting fishing or trespassing on the Wongajong property will be prosecuted. The notice is dated 29/3/12. Also advertises money lending on landed security with reasonable rates and directions to apply in writing to PPS c/o Office this Paper.

Wongajong George Laidlaw Bundaburra

TENDERS INVITED FOR ADDITIONS TO BAR AT MANNING'S HOTEL

Tenders are invited for additions and alterations to the bar at Manning's Hotel. Plans and specifications available on application to J. H. Bates, Architect.

Bar Manning's Hotel

Wowingragong estate showcased draught horses and farming might

Mr G Thornton hosts an Advocate visit to the Wowingragong estate highlighting superb draught horses led by the Royal Stewart stallion bred by Canterbury’s John Bong. The article notes extensive farming, modern irrigation, a 600 acre feeding area, and plans for fallowing on the wheat lands to boost productivity across about 3000 acres.

G. Thornton Royal Stewart John Bong Canterbury Sydney Aol Forbes Wis Jean Tare Boag Eles AL Forbes Parkes Ludley Thornton Glengarry Thor Federation Turvey's Marshall No. 3

Trafalgar’s Melbourne Cup bid and racing lineage detailed

Trafalgar, the Australian racehorse, challenged the Melbourne Cup in 1910 but was bested by Comedy King. The piece traces Trafalgar’s career highlights including the Sydney Cup and Loch Plate wins, notes his total stake money around £81005, and lists rivals who have earned over £10,000, led by Carbine’s line with Trafalgar second.

Trehilear Australia Carbine Ig Tast Cpe Weld Hutt Gue Ieling Labs Gira Wallace Grand Canary Trafalgar Istiyer Smin Comedy King Elvats Freeidon

Ooma Estate Auction Planned at Forbes

Edward Weaver and Co with Sellar and Quodling announce an auction of 11 000 acres of the famous Ooma Estate in blocks to suit buyers. The sale will be conducted at Weaver and Co offices in Forbes on an early date, with Trebeck Son and Co of Sydney and E Weaver and Co Forbes managing duties for Thos Doyle Esq.

Edward Weaver & CO Forbes Sellar & Quodling Cooma Ooma Dorle Eugowra

Cob to Lend on Broad Acres at 4 Per Cent

Money available from 12th March with loans offered on Broad Acres at 4 percent for five years in one sum or 4.4 percent in smaller amounts. All business to be treated with strictest confidence.

April Services and Times for Local Churches

April 21 schedule lists Forbes at 11 and 7.30 with Redgerabong 3. April 28 shows Forbes at 11 and 7.30 and Weelong 4 with Daroobalgie 3.10. Public notices indicate church services across multiple towns.

Forbes Redgerabong Weelong Daroobalgie

Services for Apell in April schedule

The April timetable lists services for Apell with Forbes and Rev. A. W. Parton. Noted dates include April 1 and April 20 with times 11 and 7.30, and entries for Meadow Donk.

Forbes Mr Allez A. W. Parton Caroolgis Allez Meadow Donk

Election of Forbes Pastures Protection Board Directors

Election notice for four directors of the Forbes Pastures Protection Board. Nominations close May 6 1912 at 6 p.m. and voting day is May 7 1912. Nominations require roll-qualified voters, three witnesses, and candidate consent. Ballot papers must be delivered to the Forbesshire Offices.

Pastures Protection Board Pastures Protection District Forbes

Railway traffic congestion inquiry at Grenfell

Mr W Blacket spoke at Grenfell on Wednesday and Thursday as the Royal Commission examined rail traffic delays. Evidence showed Grenfell as the largest wheat centre for the late season with improved handling overall, despite a few weeks of December delays flagged by storekeepers.

W. Blacket Grenfell

Commercial prices for Hunelwal livestock and cattle weights

Prices from Hunelwal auction list include sheep grades prime extra prime good merino and crossbred ranges, bullocks and bullock weight classes, cows and heifers, and beef types with per hundredweight and per head values. Notable figures show prime crossbred, medium and heavy bullocks, and useful beef at various shillings and pounds.

Wheat market rise in Sydney trading delays and prices

Wheat prices in Sydney rose with gains in futures trading and parcel sales reported. Traders noted increased selling activity and shifts in ex-truck and parcel pricing amid market volatility.

Fuarmere Tate Sydney

Forbes Pastures Protection Board Election Roll Notice

The Roll of Persons entitled to vote at the Election of Directors of the Forbes Pastures Protection Board may be inspected at all Post Offices and Police Stations within the Pastures Protection District. Applications from persons claiming entitlement to be added to the roll must be lodged with me before May 7 1912 and must state fully the grounds for the application.

Forbes Pastures Protection Board Pastures Protection Forbes Pastures Protection District

Star Subjects and Dramatic Selections Featured

Mrs BOB RYAN lists varied acts and titles including Scenic Sports in Sumatra Dramatic plays such as Her Sweet Revenge Jest of Love The Bad Man s Downfall The Two Orphans Connie-t Kelly Poisoned American Dances Thieves Quick Change Artists Foolshend Marrnes and more in a varied program with many acts.

Sumatra Connie—t Kelly Foolshend Marrnes

Talented entertainers touring under B. Raymond

The group includes And Her Talentedtertainers with singer artists listed as B. Raymond touring manager.

B. Raymond

Theatre tour announces Sydney Melbourne shows

Direct from Sensational Successes at the Criterion Theatre Sydney and Princess Theatre Melbourne the company advertises a large visiting production. Prices listed are 3/-, 2/-, and 1/-, box hall now open at Cochrane's.

Criterion Theatre Sydney Princess Theatre Melbourne Cochrane's

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