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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1922
Page
4
Readers are invited to consider updated attire from Ladien Tailors New Zealand and preMIBS AGNEW. Forbes notes speculative trends for Qixford and Clement Brest careers as Indies fashion pivots.
Heavy rain caused Lachlan River to rise dramatically, flooding Forbes and nearby districts. Water breached banks and submerged bridges, roads, and properties, with towns like Forbes and surrounding swamps experiencing widespread inundation. Residents reported lakes and lagoons backing into yards as water levels approached historic highs.
Ine purdlned to the Nest advantung at Adélan Proffey's. They have fine Twill Berges ny Juss ae £4/100/9, hints Woy anunTittes at £7 10h with SHZ6 WIL winwrangeed.
A garbled advertisement warns of backache and kidney trouble, claiming a remedy will ease pain in days. It touts Dr. Reaver’s Wet rack and a hair and skin guide, with prices and local shop details, reflecting period promotional copy.
In Worbes Court on Monday morning, Dowty Wy and Booth faced charges of stealing a ewe from W. A. Dean of Pallabooka on the 2nd inst. Accused were undefended. Constables Culaholw and Charhum testified to the events at Booth’s Putta books location and the discovery of the carcass, skin, and blood evidence. Booth and Aitken faced the charge with testimonies detailing the sheep’s removal and the accused’s prior conduct in prior incidents.
A crowded Sunday game saw the Federals outplay the Flyers 17 to 9 in a tense contest. Key players included Fleming, Law, Ryan, and Beulah's team, with heavy play from the Federals in defense and a late push by the Flyers that fell short despite strong efforts from Parker, Wills, and Baker.
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