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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1929
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR hints at a hotel notice or advertisement for Blattery proprietor at a post office hotel in March. Readable elements include a directive to visit Towa and a casual reminder about all on the post office property.
After this date any person found trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without respect of persons. Individuals removing horses or other stock without authority will face the harshest penalties under the law.
Advocate Craft Printers on Lachian Street issues a formal letterhead style notice outlining business requirements and contact details for services. The short item frames a professional printer as responder to client inquiries and orders.
The Quandialla column notes heavy rain and 77 points with more showers. a green shoot promises spring feed. It reports 200 sheep lost to cold weather, a local man Stuart Hope welcoming a son, Jack Terlick’s recovery from pneumonia, and Mrs. Causer’s health improving after Grenfell treatment. A deputation seeks a public bore. Weddin Shire Council will consider. The hotel bore now yields about 200 gallons daily, and the G U O C F ball is set for August 23.
Stockowners rejoice as rain arrives after a long dry spell with local rainfall about an inch. Farmers foresee sowing and feeding operations ending while green fields brighten. Weekend sports saw Bedgerabong and nearby teams in planned matches canceled or postponed due to weather. A Tennis Club pedal drew a moderate crowd amid wet conditions. Shearing sheds busy as the season nears.
Local advertisement notes a full stock of baby needs including cotton wool powder soap and creams at Kennard's Chemist on Lachlan Street.
After a dry spell rain on the ninth inst brought relief with gauges over an inch. Yields will be restricted by crop setbacks. shearing pauses as Uahb station crews arrive and P Quirk plans to begin. Forbes edged Condo Boomerangs 13 11. Carrigabal visits for Pratt Cup next, Ironbarks visit 18th. Mrs Brus Sr dies. birth of a baby to Mr and Mrs V Drabsch. Dreyfus wheat stack and a Friday dance for C of E Flower Show.
Heavy rain from Friday through Monday soaked Monwonga, totaling about an inch, easing drought concerns. The soaking rainfall improves pasture and crop prospects, while tennis matches postponed by rain. Shearing begins soon with hopes for strong wool quality despite lower clip than last season.
Develop and print services offered at Kennaar d Lach an Street. Leave your film here for satisfaction guaranteed with quick turnaround and reliable processing.
Last week the district faced freezing taps and heavy rain with readings of 22 and 25 degrees, causing a bad road state on the Forbes Goolagong road near the half mile peg. Motorists skidded into trees, one car badly damaged, while other notes report a social for hall funds and local sports updates amid widespread influenza and community deaths.
Steady rain since Saturday has limited activity in Eugowra with only 20 points recorded and more expected. Crops show recovery and wheat prospects improve if further falls occur. hospital and local figures report illness and slow recoveries. Old Time Ball draws small crowd. Cudal visitors beat locals by two points. ball game features strong forward play with no passing rush. Sheep shipments to Flemington continue with good prices. Kugowra Park fence planned after latest machinery instalment.
A fragmentary verse lament on money’s double edge with labor, rent, and need. It mentions lenders and a reference to Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, suggesting a dated ad rhythm or parody. The text fuses financial concern with a satirical tone about debt and consumption.
Dalgety & Co. Ltd and Atlay Commercial Union etc offer stock and grain services. Loans negotiable and land subdivisions undertaken. Wheat bought in any quantity. Operating for large state shippers and millers. Office 46 Private 15 51.
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