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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1912

Page

3

Through the District Weather Sketches Rural Growth and Labour

Our Travelling Representatives report misty lanes near Wandary and rising hopes for crop yields. Farmers like Bly, Richards, and Dempsey discuss ground work, new sowings, and improved blocks at Wandary, Linwood, and nearby farms. The district shows closer settlement, more houses, and planned cultivation across blocks, with attention to Hebeck soil, stock, and harvest prospects amid ongoing weather variability.

Jason Grawiin Cis Wass Jund Bly Venters Lachlin Wandary Nameston Xutet Bos Honda J. Dempsey Maver Suv Hyland Bari Durban W. G. Richards Linwood Paz TV Poros Linwood Farm Mtr Richards le Mullthorpe Thyre Rourne Teiehards Kennedy Forbes Grenfell Row Ivor

Land interests and neighbors in a Public Message

A fragment describes Ptocka, a 68 acre property, about 200 acres, and neighboring Mr E R Booth who is awakening his venture on the land. It notes Booth’s improved well, a nice house, and plans for about 150 acres. The text hints at ongoing success with his first crop in progress.

Ptocka E.R. Booth Meates Jane Chhohy Jenkinson Forbes Aid Bane Lyde Alex Cooke Hamilton John Hamilton M'Dannyit Suniel Clyde Cooke Luce Limi Adu Lsu Sire Nck Hwnihon Nod Lalurin Fortin Ellop Hamilton Bern Hyrbiey Theody

Forbes Labor League Holds Meeting At Forbes Hall

A local Forbes Labor League gathering convened by Goun MT Chambers elected a secretary to replace resigning Mr Cummins. Four candidates stood, with Mr Tobey winning, while Higgins and Lawson were named managers. A condolence motion honored Mr Dacey and others, amid mournful scenes.

Forbes Poltrteat Labor League Goun- MT Velitay Innt Cuumumlas Messra Tuaney Hay Summins Mowses W. W. Tobey Francis Swarth A. Webste Cleary Messlein Higgins Lawson Cummins Forbes Lowe Hall Moniz

Opening Handicap at Gate meets mocks the crowd

Unclear OCR notes describe a horse racing event at Gate meet with several bidders and horses including Rylanthue and Pantheon. Mentions Mr Pike and Mr J Vunnon, weights around 7 to 8 pounds, multiple horses like Newaves and Stunner, and a winner by margin. The fragmentary text names attendance, times, and gate conditions but is garbled overall.

Touro Pike Ufton Lady Narlug Howaman Ree Eisthn Teia Houaleap Vunnon Young Athol Scott Red Feather Wollameon Pallyth Lasly Pantheon Hunanian Rosy Rose Anish Usigan Gate Hamdleay Uldtron Laity Norte H. Buotanan Mandivay Couuntttae Neon Mwattier Isetidur Lord Violen Homdidap Neamvision Aeytonthay Nyeinba

Hospital Race Meeting Promises Big Net Profit Friday

Forbes Jockey Club stages a Friday race meeting following Thursday’s Plente meeting. Public attendance expected strong with all horses seen silk at Friday’s event. Handicapper to unite runners for a spectacular day, aiming for a well run meeting and solid town attention. All business ends at 1 o'clock.

Forbes Jockey Club Busiones Tiveen

Women supporters in Liberal meeting at town hall

A Liberal gathering of women supporters was held at the town hall with Miss Prenter delivering a speech on Liberalism and its principles. The event featured Mr Wallace Tranter introducing the speaker and discussed Labor tax policy and the death of Mr Davey.

Misa Preater Davey Rankin Jnmen Mary Thins Ule Wolfe Labor New South Wales Trun Lafior Porbes Australia Britain Iemem Cuca M'Gowen N.8 Wuen Gowon Gata Allwety M'Cowen Lin Menting

Titanic disaster toll and lifeboat details emerge

A marine dispatch summarizes the Titanic tragedy with survivor counts and missing persons. It notes 684 rescued, 4000 aboard total, lifeboat distribution by class, and statements from White Star director Brice Dumay denying responsibility while calling it an act of God.

Carpathia Vasa Firewin Brice Dumay The White Star Co Als Verson Smay White Star Company Hun Chow New York Vassohuuns

Commercial News羊Sheol prime merino and sheep market prices

Market report lists prices for prime merino lambs, crossbred and medium wool types, with ranges for prime and extra prime quality. Includes lambs, feeder lambs, fat cattle, bullocks, steers, cows, and yearling stock, with prices per hundredweight and per head, dated but with uncertain day noted as Nor a date.

Prin Ierito Menin Lumi Sud Howe Ind Goeker Prine Edlum

Wheat and Produce Prices in London Market Notes

Private London sources indicate active wheat trade with prices set at 11 shillings per quarter and various bid ranges for farmers tote and Lucerne hay. Shippers report offers from 2 shillings 3 pence to 4 shillings, with oats, barley, and onion futures listed alongside fluctuating ton prices at river markets and inland centers.

London Byrdney Peyton Osten Lucerne Outan Tony Bae Daeley

Drought Pressure Lights Local Food and Livestock Strains

A drought stretches resources causing strain on jurors and authorities. Plans to increase feed and accommodation for animals at feasts are discussed. Council officials cite financial limits and the risk of worsening conditions if relief isn’t found. The Advocate’s reporter notes hope for better times ahead.

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Unclear text fragment about hospital race meeting duties

Fragmentary notice mentions Forbes Hospital Race Meeting and a permanent job at an office, with dates and a secretary named LONAGHEY. The legibility is low and many names and terms are garbled.

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