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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1929
Page
2
Vialtora to Forbes and District should now take advantage of the latest improvements to the Hotel which now ranks with the Best in the West. All the best brands of liquor in stock. Remember when you visit town all on the proprietor Mr. G J Slattery.
After this date all persons found trespassing on WANDARY HOLDING will be prosecuted without respect of persons. Persons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law. Let us do your letterheads statement form in fact all your business requirements Advocate Craft Print ers Lachian Street.
The Farmers and Settlers Association met with fifteen members and formed a six person committee to check the wheat pool roll. Delegates were tasked to inquire about F and S branches and voting enrollment for the referendum. The secretary to protest constable redeployments and £40 was to be moved to the Government Savings Bank. A showground committee planned improvements and anticipated large entries despite rain. Golf matches saw Bogan Gate lose to Gunning Gap 11 to 4 while hockey saw a loss to Parkes Business Girls 4-0 with praise for local players.
Local correspondent reports persistent drought with minimal rainfall and frost hindering growth. School holidays begin after a 26 week term. Tennis results include Boy’s and Girl’s doubles from Bedgerabong and Wongajong with upcoming visits, while a Shire roll notice calls for eligible voters.
Dry conditions persist as eight points of rain fall this week. Shearing begins next week with Peter McMillan first to start. The new hospital building advances toward completion and Eugowra Motors expands with a Grenfell branch named South-Western Motors. Local activity includes Canowindra football interest and improving golf play on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Monwonga first grade teams host Bedgerabong while second grade welcome Slimbridge this Sunday. Four courts are in excellent condition. A local man Mr McCallum was lost for six hours after being bushwhacked during sheep muster but survived. Weather threats jeopardize fodder reserves with rain failing to arrive in coming weeks, risking crop returns.
Specialised notice appears under T. W. Watson offering services in crown land tenures and effecto surveys with application contact via Gale Lists and phone number 243. The faded verse and unrelated ad copy follow as ignored filler.
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