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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 20, 1926

Page

8

Grenfell Council to franchise electric light after talks

The Grenfell Municipal Council is expected to approve a franchise to Town Lighting Ltd for town electricity following supletor interviews. Hospital committee notes July daily batletie average 20.2, with July accounts totaling £20012 and various expenses. The issue follows multiple local deaths and community updates, including memorial sports events and council elections.

Grenfell Municipal Council Town Lighting, Ltd Wits li William Francia Grove de Wan Ant Sydney Yarranbeok Mira Tutin G. Matchett Bald Willa, Grenfell Elster Mra J. N June Shupwon Grenfell Foluwey Carmine Vreotell Show Society Wo HL Alex Simpace Brothers Tallyourty Tecal Dritieh Manchester Unity Ruthie O Harveynons Fos Tarbbeth Miles Wareden Nerrigg Gierdlion Bea Shaw Peretri Brindah Grentelli Heal Crentell Railway Iso Vesa ASTRO Greenetha Soldiers’ Memorial Sam Short Bie Grim Reaper William Jones Hethwin Warraderry Thoman William Civorge Charles Arthur John Parker Mira Ethel

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Weather and local notes on dry spell and floods

The report notes a long dry spell with springlike days and heavy frosts aiding crop growth and foot rot control. Flood cleanup progress is described, roads remain poor, and residents advise councilors to inspect roads next week. Shearing begins with good clips as surrounding towns enjoy fair weather. Personal notes mention Mrs plus son recovering from influenza illness and improving slowly.

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Goolagong Tennis Match at Ku Gowra Courts

Local report notes a Sunday tennis event between Goolagong third grade team and Hogl Country Club on Ku Gowra courts ending in a wilt for visitors. The piece also mentions practice sessions on local courts and a cheerful, enjoyable day despite rougher travel conditions in some places.

Hogl Country Club Kugowra Ing

Sun Baths for Babies pamphlet released by welfare society

The Royal Society for the Welfare of Mothers and Babies announces a new pamphlet Sun Baths for Babies, available free to any mother who writes for it. Following earlier distributions of Donts for Mothers Donts for Babies Danger Days for Baby and Has Your Child the Toothache the society has sent out thousands of copies nationwide. A revised Parents Book edition by Dr Margaret Harper is now printed and offered post free for one shilling sixpence. send postal notes to Phillip House Phillip Street Sydney.

Royal Society For the Metropolitan and Countey Press Victoria Queensland Margaret Harpers Royal Society For the Welfare of Mothers and Babies Phillip House Phillip Street Sydney

Manly Bursary Fund Ball Draws Local Crowds

A plain and fancy dress ball at the Town Hall supported the Manly Bursary Fund. Mary of the .c. Church led the event with Misses Mary Kelly and K Davey in charge of the supper room. Prizes went to Miss Johnson for best costume White Mermaid and Miss Nellie Baker as Johnnie Walker Whisky amid a range of noteworthy outfits.

Manly Mollie Davey J. Sam Menables AG. Parker T. Bawden W. Phillips Chow

Wireless sales pitch from Western Electric Co challenges buyers

The ad extols Western Electric Co wireless sets, claiming top service and factory support. It urges customers to choose their sets for reliable wireless and post sale service while boasting model availability and nationwide delivery.

Wheat position and harvest forecasts from foreign reports

The secretary of the Farmen' Cragiers' Co-op reports London and American bureau forecasts for winter and spring wheat production. Winter 62 million bushels, spring 212 million. Prairie Provinces 290 million against 227, Canada totals 318 vs 348. Freight rates and likely price trends suggest strong prices at season start may ease later.

Farmen’ Cragiers' Co-op Intext Adviers Crim London American Bureau Catenadian Bureau Prairie Provinces America Canada

Wool buyer E A Austen offers spot cash on wool

Wool buyer E A Austen advertises highest market prices and spot cash for wool while shearing. The listing urges quick inspections and notes a local phone number for contact.

Epsom Dreams and Gosford Trials Highlight Racing Week

The Advocate notes Wedding Eve at Epsom on track form with a six furlong workout. Lune d’Or wins Gosford Maiden Handicap as betting markets back local runners. Hum Was 4 certainty withdraws from the 141 Handicap while English Gag impresses in novice division. Windhag breaks seven furlong record. Ballwin posts seven furlongs in 1.87. Valais mare Vabloren falters after Randwick drill. Goaster saddles lame after dead heat with St Eaton. Ted Lawler plans new training base at Stonehill. Melbourne Cup price tag on Disrault.

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Dog crushed by car sparks urgent public plea

A letter from MINEHLAM, Drover, thanks Mr. Stitt for rescuing and taking a dog to care after it was accidentally run over by a motor car driven by Mr. Situ. The writer urges patience on drivers who fear petrol costs and speed, noting haste endangers children.

Bymlien Situ Hiowvd Stitt Forbes Mir Mr. Stitt Minehlam

Insuring the Wealth of Sheep booklet promotion

An advertisement extols a booklet titled Insuring the Wealth of Sheep by A Veron, offered through Mewes Keane & Butler's firm. It touts stock care tips and practical guidance for herds, amid promotional chatter and stray aside lines about cures and invalid remedies.

Meesri Tobert Paton de Crev Ian Hilew Joos A. Veron Mewes Keane & Butler

To Stand Tile Season At Kirkup Parkes

The short note references stallions and their progeny including Flavia’s line with multiple offspring and earnings, mentioning dam Bolling and connections to The Parisienne by Trenton. It lists several named horses and sires such as Nubibus and Mobby's Mowat with brief pedigrees and earnings notes. Details point to stallion season information and contact at Kirkup Markes.

Kirkup Parkes Lam Polaite Hehudis Trenton Nubibus Mobby Mowat Cloudécopt Faneulla Owen Deed

Sunday School Flyer Promotes Local Programs and Vendors

A garbled parish notice lists Trinity services and Sunday School times, rounded with vendor mentions including Gunn's Tomato Sausages as a local advertise feature. It references Forbes and J.T. Woods, plus church affiliates and event times in a fragmented set of lines.

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