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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1914
Page
8
J. Hupsom and Company instructed by the Police Department to sell two condemned police horses tomorrow Saturday at Clarke's Yards at public sale price per cwt. Auction action to clear excess stock. Sold as seen with no guarantees.
The document lists specials received since the ague of schedule with amounts and donors such as C. A. Turner, T. Laneyrle, T. Stokes and P. Strickland for events including Plum Pudding and Yearling Foal prizes. It notes corrections to sections 56 and 52 and is signed by B. Ires, Secretary.
Forbes P A H Association advertises public auction of privileges including Publican's Booth at Albion Hotel on Saturday August 8 at 3 pm. Instructions given to sell by J H Bates secretary through J Hudson & Co.
The program lists several handicaps and races starting at 2 25 PM with Botfields Show Handicap 1 mile 4 chains 16 yards 4 25 PM and Farewell Handicap 7 furlongs. Nominations close August 7 with weights to be declared August 11. Rules require horses be registered under AC rules and telegram nominations to include a tee wire transfer.
South Lead Forbes the trotting stallion of Bay color aged seven displays strong substance and muscle with a docile temper. He is described as a prime show horse with a long pedigree tracing to Confidence and Van Cleve among others, bred by W. Rose at Woodburn Farm Kentucky. Consquence has won numerous trots at country shows and is presented as a celebrated show ring specimen.
Eureka shows multiple trotting wins and placings across NSW shows from 1909 to 1911 including Kurrajong Liverpoo d and Goolagong events. The horse holds a Government Life Certificate and will not race in public again after an Parkes accident. Season runs September to December with stabling and fees offered by owner T Laneiry Forbes.
Barbingal Township sub division auction set for Grenfell on September 5 2014 at 2 00 pm offering 150 business and residential sites mid way the mile high and above foot level with main roads from Grenfell Marsden Bimbi Wystong and Sandy Creek. Prospective buyers told a railway yards entry will join the estate with a railway station goods shed and trucking yards making it a potential business hub. Terms require a 5 deposit and balance in four equal six monthly installments.
English Shire stallion Alston Prince Albert, imported from England 1912, bay colt with strong bone and action, champion sire in Australia. Describes lineage, prizes, and government soundness certificate. Season runs September 1 to December 1, 1914. inquiries to R. B. Watts, Trundle.
A notice from George Nash’s saleroom advertises a sample lot of German hosiery and a sample lot of gent’s foot wear at unit prices. It lists reduced rates for singles and doubles, with terms including a minding district and fees indicated.
Classified note seeks a job by Br Young, listing Tasitty and Tarat as locations. Mentions a thorough fair judge of rock and farming agri future college education and references a series of misread terms. Usual job search contact details are unclear.
A Town Hall event in Forbes features a trio of performances blending music and mirth. local organizers announce varied acts aimed at entertaining residents and showcasing community talent.
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