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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1916
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR lists various Methodist service notes with times and places, including references to AvEWAE and Germany. Names such as Rev. BW Sweny and J.T. Woods appear, alongside unclear phrases about church programs and wartime declarations.
Notice warns that all persons found bunting shooting or other unauthorized activity at Yamuna Station will be prosecuted without regard to patrons. Persons removing stock without authority will be prosecuted with full rigor of the law. McGirr & Tompkins Yamuna.
Pearce Williams Parkes Pearce Williams Parkes announce opening a branch of their stock and property business on Lt Templar Street Forkes in premises formerly used by Murphy Lovell. Office to be supervised by Mr E. Williams. Correspondence invited. Auction sales conducted in any part of the United Kingdom.
By order of THE MANANER this notice cancels or modifies an event described as Drovers passin trough Burne nog hunt. The notice references anties ag Bare nong and mentions Consha ane Colle with a date 1/6. It preserves official authority and indicates restrictions or changes to the planned activity.
Race report notes the horse Thorough Sir Rige delivering strong showings in several events, including wins at Furie Spring and Flying Wandicaps and Parkes Spring Handicap. Jockeys and horses such as Wallington Handlag, Marth, Molong Gnadiedo, and Stranger ride strong in 7 furlong to 1.30 races.
Fragmentary notes describe a stud fee of four guineas and a mare named EFAEH secured at a water padiliyks. The text unclear on dates or places but mentions dates and responsibilities, with references to a September month and a separate notion of another stud name Gwiingerahoste.
Forbes the Suffolk Punch stallion Baroona Minstrel, bred by 4 A Eugary life certificate, foaled September, with listed sires and dams and extensive lineage tracing to Chaney family. National horse register notes match, owner Thomas Swanon of North Hh offers full particulars.
A jumble of horse names and race notes from Round Hill events includes entries such as EVGOWRA THE THOROT STALLION BLUE PAN and various foals and sires like Munket's show and Hempton tran Quiver. The fragmentary list cites placements, times, and earnings while mentioning venues like Wollongong and references to races, stakes and horses across a crowded card.
A fragmentary notice lists terms for single and multiple ownership with prices £33 for a single and £2 for two or more, with a line including hoy and Qasr as disconnected terms.
A garbled catalogue of pony breeding details centers on FLASH, a thickset sire praised for stamina and conformation. Major Charley reportedly purchased FLASH after a prize at Sydney, with mentions of Lofty Wood Jones, Le Hire, and a plan to send stock to England.
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief notice about rubber stamps and office items for sale or use. Mentions an Advocate Office and pricing hints. Content is unclear but indicates a procurement or advert for rubber stamps and related stationery.
Wellington English thoroughbred Murillo imp bleeds through a stud page narrative detailing pedigree with Banowan and Verdure line, highlighting heavy form and nursery handicap expectations. It covers mare connections, stake prospects, and anticipated arrival at Wellinton, noting trainer influence and racing context in a provincial body.
The annual Forbes Literary Institute meeting was held with President Reymond presiding. Reports highlighted a balance of 217,179 with expenditures around 205 and various committee updates. Members and guests included Goring, Well, Wendt, Venable, and Ve, with discussions on governance, finances, and future events.
The shore well known and newly popular company led by theHay rite Haber Hollyford opens Friday night near Martin's Hotel. Aimed at drawing a broad audience, the show features performers including Mr W. Newton Carroll Mr L Carroll Olive Carmen Shnonds and many others. New scenery and special effects promise strong production value with improved mechanical effects by K Wol tiv ed. Box office will offer popular prices and a flexible box plan.
The Caledonian Society notes its annual meeting with references to St Andrew’s Day and sports events. Members and officers are listed, with resignations and replacements recorded, and a general report on activities and year’s holdings.
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