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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1914

Page

8

SHAPSHOTS AT THE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS AND HARS N H

Goolagong won walt and predented by Mr T J O Reilly, Dorsey took ten prize medals, and Mr George Thoroton showed strong interest in the Association. takings reached £40 on day one and £150 on day two though slightly below last year. An orange weighing 24 ounces and 14 inch circumference exceeded records. A notable event was Len non Bros circus pony Pratris Boy clearing the bar. C J Hazeton's Ekowra horse was second in a juvenile class with 92 entries. Mrs O Shaughmestey of Parkes was sought for a missing watch and money, later recovered. Judge Mr P M Bourke praised for horse knowledge, with Arthur Grimm recounting an old show anecdote.

Thomas ‘Torer Parkeshin Parkes Lennon Bros.’ Circus Pratris Signa C.J. Hazeton Bos Gerald Ryan Lindsay Byrnes Amy Forbes P.M. Bourke Yass Adelaide Bourke Rourke Greg M'Girr Arthur Grimm M.la Sherty

Open Air Sleeping Ad Describes Hotel on Bolerave Street

An old advertisement touts an open air sleeping option at a hotel on Bolerave Street. It highlights moderate rates, a furnished bath with hot water, electric tiedt throughout, and a pleasant view with tasty home cooking.

Allel Hwoert Tulnco Bolerave Street Garien Ain

Odd Pastiche Ad Promotes Fashion Drape Crepes

Fragmented promotional text touts fabrics and dress goods with archaic spellings and garbled lines. It mentions crepe fabrics, frocks, and dress lengths alongside a nonsensical endorsement, reflecting a damaged scan from a historical ad page.

Meagher’s Showroom Dominates Invasion of Models

Jottings report a Meagher’s showroom event last Thursday where models were seized by Meagher’s team, amid claims of a withdrawn special prize donation due to ammunition shortages. The piece mixes fashion notes with local commerce, announcing sales, tailorings, and upcoming Forbes Show preparations while highlighting Meagher’s promotions and the Homebush drafts market for sheep.

Méagher Meagher M‘donnell For Messrs Bimmonds Bros. Bedgerabaug Forbes Wethers Sald Winchcombe Carian Lit CO. Buckland Rankin-street Tuller T. Glynn F. Strickland Jaen Orkney D.C Hasard Huntur Rankinstrodt Mengper Auckland C. Buckland Rumbin-steast

Homebush Stock Sales Report From Market Prices

At Homebush stock sale yesterday 0,000 sheep and lambs penned with a lower market. Wethers hoggets and lamb prices ranged from Johnstown 2/- to Morley 2/0 while Curri and Spring entries showed 12/ to 14/8. Cattle also traded with Percys steers at 10 14 and cows at 10, Johnstone 12/10, heifers 9 12, and calves 6 11.

Messen Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd Forges Homebush Johnstown Wethers Gordon's Morley Wergusoffs Wethers Curri's Spring Colommasrs Catlio Garned Percy Coneay Johnstone

Wlean & Co Sells Farmland Near Orange

Wlean and Co property saleroom in Orange offers farmland up to 2500 acres from SNC to 2500 acres at 35 shillings to 00 pence per acre.

Wlean & CO Saloamen Orange SNC M'Lean Co

Forbes Branch Red Cross Society Meeting Notice

An all women meeting for the Forbes branch of the Red Cross Society is set for Tuesday August 25 at the Town Mall Forbes. Attendees are urged to donate money or kinsh and goods may be sent to the secretary at the convent or nearby local offices.

Red Cross Solers Buge Armatrong Daan Forbes Lucy Richardson

Shearing at Burrawang Shed Opens Upcoming Tuesday

Burrawang Shed begins du Tuesday September 1 at the Wool Shed near Yarrabundal Siding with hearers and elects awaited. Officials invite attendance and expect arrangements to proceed smoothly despite unclear notes.

Burrawang Yarrabundal Siding

For Sale Refrigerating Plant and Related Items

For sale a refrigerating plant set up with Dayton scales counters fittings and more all barely used. Asking £250 or any reasonable offer. Three years loan available. Quick sale by owner on the land. Also a yellow cattle with collar. Reward offered for return to John Irving Lobe Hotel.

Kessor Dayton Clifford Globe John Rving Lobe Hotel

Nominations Open for Spring Handicap and Related Prizes

Nominations are invited for the Spring Handicap race with prize money noted and entry deadlines. General entry closes on a Monday. late entries and special trainings from Cowra are mentioned, along with tender notices for public works and court house renovations in Forbes and Bathurst. Authorities advise on entry conditions and rebates, with a mix of advertisements and official notices.

Cowra Frazer Phous

Shearing Start Dates and Sheep Birth Totals Listed for Numerous Stations

The notice lists August 10 to 25 as the shearing period with estimated sheep births at multiple stations including Wardry Condobolin 14 100 and Bobero Suabalons 74 000. Other entries name Cadow Forbes 16 000 Oranga Plains Tottenham 36 000 Woodland Tottenham 20 000 Mordiajioc Trundle 20 000 and many more across Condobolin Wyalong Forbes Trundle and surrounding areas with varying counts. The fragmented document records August and September dates and station names for shearing and lambing figures.

Forbes electors addressed by select Liberal candidate

On Tuesday August 25 a Liberal candidate addressed Forbes electors with the Mayor presiding. The event included echoes of local fundraising and mentions of items for sale, such as handkerchiefs and a few other goods, in support of a local cause tied to Genta’s Pure Lines.

Pigott Forbes Ag Lutes Aanieyd Genta’ Pure Landkerehiefs Sion Goute Hemstiten George Nasi Siamey Savers

Reward Offered for Lost Pet Cat

A damaged notice offers a reward for a two month old cat marked by a blue ribbon and described as TBH PALE with prick-wared features. The reward is stated to be paid by GH CUTLER or G A PIGGIN, Forbes.

GH. Cutler

Poultry Rally Plans and Section 7B Changes Discussed

A draft agenda outlines a poultry show rally and proposed changes to Section 7B. It notes strikes to boot ion 200 and shifts in poultry regulation, with references to specific parties and terms like Molo Cy Well and Cuan P. The document mentions a secretary to judges and calls for updates to bylaws and coop standards.

Cuan P Poultr Coton Tor Poultry Ay

Moving theatre ad in Paarl cites Silver Bile Hal Cons

An advertisement from the Advocate Office in Paarl references a moving theatre listing between venues near the Vandenberg Ward. The fragment mentions Silver Bile Hal Cons and a 10 unit reference, highlighting the ad’s local theatre promo context.

Moving Theatre Betwen Theatre Vandenberg

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Mr. &. Coles Birdy Sytney Abin O'Shaugmestey E. Newen Sceytie Bretty Dolly Varten Dalnty Flora Volless Mrfeul Homebush Stock Sales Lean & Co M'Lean & Co Livulich Parkes Jockey Club Hanleap Omle GF. Bollinger Grvice Forbes Brangh Red Gross Society Farmers and Settlers’ Association Wii Be Jemalong Shire Langeloth Isiuch George Nash Grenfell Nedrook Price Ab Barker's Wise Woman Laney Prices Georgh Nash Condobolin Caron W. Wytons Hand Malley Vale Myamely Middlefield Tullamore Budaigower W. Wyalong Avondale Blink Bonnly Walle Watla Bugle Bena Youngara W. Wyalon Roona West Tiga Condabolin Clonteleh Trundle Arrawablity Manag Doma Grentell Jemalong Warno Rock Mancary Tommeler Waterford Maller’ Plains Welone Enradta Bibi Burrendabba Great Liberal Rally Town Hall Henry Sarees Lachlanstrest Forther Canowindra Jockey Club Downing Mendiery Likewille Mauiieap Handicay Twenweleht Mandieap Catan Haintieap Noylen Hundreary Sion Alandicap Soya Vistrare Handbeay Bach Tuy al Tull Ery Emcrray Forbes Ram Mencing Edward Weaver Wednebuay Whithmarr Avo A. Holden Warragul Victoria Lincoln Rams Hxtra R. Heazlewood Roselands Whitemore Tasmania Leicester Ami K. Meazlewood Melton Vale Leicester Rams John Badcock & Sons Glenmore Leicester AM Edward Weaver & Coy Errata Kerona Houw Venables & Co John Meagher & Co., Ltd Mer Son’s Goods John Meagher & Co
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