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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1925
Page
4
A garbled page lists furnished rooms for rent at BILL EVER'S YARD and nearby streets with contact details. It includes notices on trespass and livestock removal, police requests, and a display of fashion items at a shop next to Mebaie’s Hoot Store. Names and addresses are scattered amid unrelated items and sales lines.
Nominations for the Garden Competition close under the Beautification Committee. Judging will occur in October. Open to gardens with no paid permanent gardener employed. Further particulars from T. H. Broderick Hon. Sec. Notice appears in the public notices.
In memoriam for Luther who departed August 1924. The verse laments unexpected death, praising him as one of the best on earth, likening his passing to a flower inverted by his loving wife and family.
The Forbes Jockey Club held a meeting with motion carried appointing Dd Maloney as mayoral candidate and approving £15 moving allowances for clerks unmaintained. Larnaeh reappointed judge with praise. RG Stone re-elected treasurer. M Stanford reappointed clerk. Brooke Plaupory named stewards. Enichals re-elected clerk of the scales. other officers retained.
The last Coursing Club meeting drew a strong crowd with notes on the dotage of the clap. Parkes meeting results, Snooker tournament won by Mr Watson, and remarks on a controversial comment about young women accompany reports throughout. The issue also covers cattle sales at Orange, a large turnout from regional buyers, and upcoming events including the Trundle Show and a tennis mixed doubles championship in Parkes.
A chaotic notice describes Tattersalls rights and trade rights for a race meeting at a niche public booth. It mentions a tearoom, August dates, and a casual auction atmosphere at the Metropolitan Hotel on Monday at 3 pm.
Forbes residents gather for notable events as Mr A. Higwingte expands leave with parents, Mr Jack Dolda of the Railway Department is named in a Metropolitan Star Division role, and Miss Atlin Rane Baker receives a tuna water set. The Forbes Jockey Club president and local committees receive updates, while dignitaries including Hon. Shakespeare visit. A Parkes transmission marks social and civic ties across Orange and Condobolin, detailing charity collections for Wollard College and ongoing community engagement.
Fragmentary text mentions Mary Shipman Andrews and Mee tut book with Abraham Lincoln topic. References a 9/8 sale and a small booklet titled Tha Khort by John Rand. Reads like a poorly legible literary notice or advertisement with multiple garbled phrases and names.
In district court a claim for 14 was heard with defendants contesting. Plaintiff sued for a horse valued at 4 and for cows, which were said to be dinaflowed. Attorneys Broderice for plaintiff and Hardwick and Moloney for defendants appeared. Verdict for plaintiff for 4 and the cows disputed.
In District Court at Condobotin an appeal by the defendant against a jury verdict for £126 on a real estate sale commission failed. The court found no valid evidence to prove the plaintiff caused the defendant to retain them for the sale, amid disputed purchaser arrangements and implied contracts. The appeal was dismissed with costs.
Laura Hraner, represented by Meliion, hired Reuben Jumen Barbe for £65 overdue under an agreement with the father of her child. The case details dispute over the agreement, its approval, and whether it is enforceable, with both sides urging a compromise and the court considering funds and maintenance.
In district court this morning Jonoph Honkins sued Thonme Walter Nailson for 64 pounds. Mr Mollion appeared for the plaintiff and Mr Hardwick, instructed by Mollonay, for the defendant. The case concerns Wirringa farmer dompb Honkins.
Nominations for the Bogan Gate Show meeting include Yubllcun'e Puree Very Derk Wee Murillo Barnes Verxvite Oscar Murillo Mac Amos Triticum teona lant Flying Handicap Iria Quees Whet low Tobith Allanbury Repitable Malkeith Bermesyde Uncle William rat Trial Freenpear Very Dark Wee Murillo Mill Bunson Wil Lady Worldgery Oncur Murillo Pax Lag Allenbury Leily Quariads Condo Bob Spalaps Karilo Brows Knight Bogan Gate Jockey Clay Han cup Mare Gim Fortagulet Wh jow Tubll Braille Quart Pot Mal Webb BHdegratt Bronse Kafebt Amels William.
Training text lists race events at Moorfield with entries such as Cantles and Flying Handicap. Mentions Bayante Irish Harmony and Coslo among various entries and odds times. notes seconding and piv positions, with several horses named and hinted outcomes.
Tonight at the Stroot Theatre Autoola Morena stars in The Border Lie ston and The Border Legion. Saturday presents The Ridin Kid Frou Powder River and The Sherriff trapped Wu with The Truthful finn. Monday shows An aw Mam Denizen and The Man Who laved Bauare. Wednesday offers a tribute to The Malin’ Hon Fleet with A Boot ail His Mone and a live feature from George Birt McCileheda. Ben Turpin stars in Where In My Wondering Hoy Thin Kevwatng.
Fragmentary record details fluctuating prices for mutton and lamb in a 19th century market. Purchases by W. Winckcombe and others are noted with terms like 44d to Ghd for mutton and 7d for lamb, plus bids from Bath, Bathes, and Townend. A January contract for delivery February 17 and a dispute with agent Neillson in Sydney are described, with settlement terms and damages proposed, leading to a curtailment approval and payment actions.
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