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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
3
The Sydney telegraphic market report notes a firm sale with yarding of 1 700 during yesterday's session. Prices show gains across grades with test beet at 27 shillings per hundredweight and interior at 23 shillings, bullock prices from £6 to 13s 2d, cow values £1 to £4. Steel penned, web rates 1A to 28s 5d, and similar increments across cattle categories.
Sydney market report shows Wheaten straw and chaff quality grades with prices ranging from 3/4 to 9/1 and 4/8 to 4/11 for prime, plus Lucerne bay ex Fem choice small Dates and Mair pelme dry Sellow offerings. Records reflect low clarity but list multiple feed items and price bands across grades.
Sydney and Tuessa report an attempt today to clear the Wheat strike at Darling Wharf. Between 300 and 400 naval workers and 20 railway men are idle, reflecting growing tensions in port labor action.
Federal Treasurer states no towns to be arranged for a port or state. government requires extra funds for transcontinental railway and other works. Melbourne notes alleged double voting at federal elections. Inquiry reports unclear figures on shipyard support and division counts.
Sydney Sydney reports that the New State electoral rolls are facing a grant delay affecting the production of the rolls. Officials cite funding and logistical issues as the cause of the setback delaying the rollout.
A Sydney debate on industrial arbitration highlights a strong opinion favoring employer freedom and opposition to unfair competition. Advocates warn arbitration could limit worker protections while critics fear power imbalances and unfair labor practices persist.
Fragmented report notes the Pabiie Works Committee and Employers' Federation debating the establishment of freezing and tree works in Sydney. Deputations cite lack of funds and railways objections, delaying progress while authorities seek evidence to justify spending.
Apparent report from Sydney notes State Fire Insurance and police force expansions under consideration by the Bates Government. A protest from Burrinyuck requests safer workers quarters and improved sanitation. mentions of New Zealand warrant and discharge certificate issues. Reports from Trivbane and Avyeenstand reference fatalities and railway extension. Queensland figures claim about 48 000 people affected. Sydney reports third victory in sports contest.
Additional smallpox cases were reported yesterday by the Health Department. A patient, Barry Hittin, and others were found with contagious sores in a stable loft after being hidden by family members. The city administered 748 vaccinations, as Sydney records another hotel and two shops destroyed at Millgrove.
Hobart Tuesday the Inquest into the murder of William Momiins at Mathinna heard Thomas Jones testify he recently had a wheat stack burned. He thought the deceased burned the stack but did not mention who might have set the fire.
Extra money offered in dairy and poultry divisions. Entries due for the Big Erie show with classes for cattle, poultry, and grain. Pavilions ready by Saturday August 20 for judging starting Monday September 1. ROTTON, Secretary, notes schedules available.
London report notes arrests as militant suffragettes move to Westminster Abbey and are escorted from the doors by vergers. In Italy, Bulgaria, Turkey, and Greece, fronts shift as mobilization and emigration influence regional tensions.
An Uber ally backed a Special Public Attraction in a railway switch project, with supporters citing economic impact and local jobs while opponents raised concerns over safety and governance. The event drew participants from business groups and civic bodies, highlighting regional transportation plans.
In 1919 the show handicap closes Tuesday evening with weights declared Friday night. General entry period runs through August with Parker and others awaiting approval at the Secretary’s office. Moloney and Forbes listed with Sovereignity Town Hall Chambers.
Richard Ben pleaded guilty to drunkenness and disturbance in Jubyéon-Street, fined 2 shillings 6 pence. Elizabeth Timber, Dalton and Jane Carney admitted cutting green timber from Crowlande on July 14 without licenses, each fined 20 shillings plus costs. Forestry officers warn strong penalties for illegal fuel timber. Eugenia Polly Chihaw granted registration for Trotting season VII 1814 though no trotting events this month.
A fragment notes a group of cows with calves at foot broken in, mentioning TOM STRICKLAND from Dundabuers in a terse, unidentified context.
Forbes Pigeon Homing Society page lists a meeting on Wednesday with nominations and prizes for winners. Ad summarises daily specials at Barker's Corner including hats parasols gifts and new goods at low prices. Secretary J Fell is noted for event details while prices and dates suggest a local fair and sale week.
Parkes Jockey Club invites entries for the Stow and Hine Handicaps with closing on Monday. The meeting features general entries and weekly declarations begin August 3. Bree grammes posted an ingilicalionn trainee leaves daily at 1.5 pm with early entries and schedule details to follow.
New lines in handkerchiefs and ribbons offered in stock at Barker's Corner. Advert shows yardage and pricing for neckwear and other goods. The sale highlights attractive items and attractive prices to draw customers from surrounding miles.
Fragmentary OCR notes present various sensational headlines on love and marriage including Why Men Love Women Her Forbidden Marriage What Women Will Do for Love and Women’s Sacrifice. The legible items suggest a tabloid or serialized romance feature with cover blurb style language.
Have you seen the lace curtains three yards long in choice patterns priced two shillings per pair. Tapeline Curtains for windows ready with tape at five pence per yard. The choicent range of lace curtains offered priced two shillings six pence to twenty one pair, each described as worth double the prize. Lincoln hams advertised, with promises of imported quality and inspection. Trot Biprerlewy and other odd phrases appear as part of the cluttered listing.
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