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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 07, 1923

Page

3

Thomas Mitchell Shakespeare New South Wales journalist founder

Thomas Mitchell Shakespeare a veteran country press figure in New South Wales is noted for long service and leadership. Born at Penrith in 1873 he formed and led multiple publications and helped establish the Country Press Association across many states, shaping regional journalism.

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Shakespeare leads water conservation advocate in New South Wales

Unverified reports describe Mr. Shakespeare as general suinaper of the temotey Presa Cooperative Company of Avelralin in Law, promoting decentralisation and land and water conservation. He joins the British Empire Exhibition Commission in New South Wales and plans to visit London next year. He holds roles in Nielson Park and other trusts and serves as Grand Treasurer of the Scottish Royal Arch Masons in New South Wales.

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Aussie Newspaper Founder Faces Defrauding Charge

In Forbes court, Philly Harris founder of Aussie and ex editor accuses Alfred Catts of NSW of falsely claiming sums owed for paper and printing. Prosecutor says cash shortages arose from signed blank cheques and inflated costs beyond association rates. Hearing adjourned to August 16.

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Tennis Matches Affected By Poor Weather In Weaver Cup

Local tennis events in the Weaver cup drew duo to love results before weekend rain and rough conditions made the course unplayable. The Australian Davis Cup team begins practice ahead of the August match against Japan in what promises intense competition.

Sean Suniay Sues Ihe Japan

Unplayed local football fixtures amid flood and road conditions

Weather and floods caused no matches in the local football competition on Sunday. Emeralds and Federals could not play, while Goolstone could not travel to Calarie Conveymence due to flooded roads and a swollen river between Goolagong and Forbes. Wirrinya forfeited to Eugowra. Bathurst High School Old Huss edged Canowindra 11–10, and Bathurst Railway Club beat Orange in the Challenge Cup 29–? for the Old Hors e retention.

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Boxing results from Australia and Melbourne stadiums

At Sydney stadium George Bagel defeated Danny Morgen in the seventh round after a prior claim of overweight. Bagel boasted a knockout style, later saying he would take £50 from Morgen. In Brisbane Charlie Peakes earned a polite decision over Bil Hill, who floored Peakes in the seventeenth. In Melbourne Charles Stone stopped George White in the fifth after multiple knockdowns.

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Turf show at Bogan Gate amid strong entries and notable wins

The Bogan Gate Jockey Club Show meeting is set for Thursday with strong entries. Forbes horses Bell's Alcanis and Maderine won on day two at Condobolin, while Sir Gold was seventh in the Business Handicap ridden by G Dwyer. Other winners included Clay Boy, Gwinna, and Curlew. J Dowley expanded his Forbes stable with Will Burns and Tennis Racquel. Bronzino sired October Lass is related to Account and Bronzillet by the same sire performed at Caulfield. Orange challenger Les Paddington won at Caulfield in the opening WA TC event. distance about 41 miles. Black Burr won the Canterbury Cup after protests and appeals. Parkes meeting secures record entries with over 400 nominations and a 700 prize Cup likely to follow Malurus and Jean Murillo among others.

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Ford Times remembers Big Burrawang and Ford facts

A Forbes Advocate feature recounts a Ford journey with dramatic figures from the old plant, including daily car output and factory boasts. The tale notes a round trip through Sydney, Parramatta, Bathurst, Orange, and Forbes, amid snow and storms, ending with a Ford delivery in Forbes. Venables signs as the Ford Man.

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Canterbury Park Race Day Summary Headlines

Racing at Canterbury Park on Saturday featured multiple races with notable results. Winners included Wangalla in the Hurdle, Vodka in the Flying Handicap, Polyeletan in Park Suskes, Dublin in the Maiden div, Goldbeamer in the Goldbeater row, and Cannon in the Three-year-old Handicap. Final margins varied with odds noted for several events.

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Genuine tailoring advert promises value from Fox and Auckland

The note urges readers to order show suits from Co. C Buckland at present prices, mentions Fox’s Serge Suits for £4/10, and promotes C O Auckland’s twenty year genuine tailoring business in Forbes as reliable and cost effective.

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