Forbes Jubilee Show A Gratifying Success
The Forbes Jubilee show proved a gratifying success despite some weather concerns. President A G P Bassen praised the committee and new secretary W T Gilchrist for updating arrangements. Attendance reached about 7000 on Wednesday, with strong support from Parkes and Bathurst, and events ranged from high jump to cattle, sheep, and poultry displays highlighting improved exhibits and notable champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. P. Bassen
Association
W. T. Gilchrist
Gilchrist
E. A. Austen
T. Tooley
Parkes
Fo AL Chaffey
Michael Meagher
Bathurst
Boviery
Meagher
Forbes Association
Che
Sydney
Gathurst
Forbes
Bealdes
Joalph Strickland
Won Brooke
Bathorse Selement
Hite
Exhibits Highlight Broad Show with 2000 Entries
The show drew over two thousand entries across classes, with strong horse displays though thoroughbreds and trotters were limited. George Sheehan’s Arangine won the handsome stallion title and A J Reymond’s pedigreed mare shared honors. E J Ledder’s Bloch claimed the trotting or pacing stallion prize, with Danger Brow’s King Troonte praised as square paired. George Thorpton took dual championships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Wawal
George Sheehan
Arangine
A. J. Reymond
E. J. Letder
Bloch
Mesera Danger Brow
George Thorpton
The Industrial Pavilion At The Show Highlights Exhibits
The committee decided to expand the Industrial pavilion with space for agr icultural dairy produce home made cookery preserves vegetables fruits and crafts. Over 600 entries were entered by Forbes Intermediate High School pupils and non competitive displays from Parkes and Condoholin district attracted praise. A notable exhibit by the British Australian Cotton Association faced delays due to an ankle injury to exhibit manager A C Hughes, while district plans proceed for cotton trials next season from numerous local growers listed by name and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Intermediate High School
J. Plowman
Parkes
Jack Dunn
Condoholin
Atstc
Iocal and
Ooller
Messie J. Meagher & Co
Hank Furnishings
Peasley & White
G. Curry
G. A. Fymont
P. West i
L. J. Johnson
T. 8. McDade
A. Hughes
Saddlery
Hardy Bros
Elty Jewellers
Beale
Australian Cotton Association
A. C. Hughes
Sydney
B. Buchanan
Association
HB. Elliott
Kelvin Grave
A.M. Anderson
New Grenfell Road
T. EB. Simmonds
Pretoria
Witroo
John Gunning
Calarle
John Dempaey
Malvern Hill
Mesera Ridley Bros
Hedgernhonge
Fred Newnham
New Grentotl Road
Alex McDonnald
Cotton prospects praised by Advocate rep at Lachlan show
L Tardy and Forbes district figures advocate cotton growth along Lachlan. Mr Buchanan cites light loams and lucerne country in Forbes as ideal for cotton with 16 lb seed sown and rail price. Local exhibits by Pratley and Nicolas praised. Buchanan plans full report to his Association. Local coachbuilders and motor show firms featured. Parkes urged to obtain Buchanan’s forthcoming findings.
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L. Tardy
Algeria Park
Forbes
Ire
B. J. Kupkee
Greenwood
Buchanan
Lachlan
Lucerne
Condobolin
Messia W
E Pratley
Nicolas
Iitt
Dubbo
Chamber of Commerce
Parkes
Pioneers Honored at Firel Forbes Photo Event 1874 Group
Veterans photographed after the Forbes firel show. 260 invitations sent, some absent or unlisted. Mr. Clarre Howe and Mr. J. D. Low led the marshaling with free copies available, while others could buy the group photo. The long list includes Parrand, Me Mahon, Harrid, Rogerson, Foster, Plunkett, Haldock, Newnham, Loxley, Girdham, Reymond, Debenham, Davis, Pat terson, Stanford, Twaddell, Webb, Read, Taylor, Strickland, Doyle, Nelson, Newell, Stokes, Bayley, Reymond, and many more.
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Firel Forbes
Clarre Howe
Sydney Mail
T. A. Turner
J. Birt
W. Spitlles
J. Taylor
T Webb
Wbe
Carrison
Hamilton
Booth W. Loxley
H. Besgrove
Bartley
Brown
H. Buttriss
J. Buttriss
A Lanoyrie
Ah Que
A. Prager
J) Sullivan
T. Doyle
P. Neilson
Atkins J Reiley
M. Davey
J BE .Rawethorne
T. D and M
Newell i Trymer
J. Stokes
R. Bayley
PF Reymond
A. Davis
B. Field
WH. Little
I Tvers
J. Hackett
A. Stanford i
Newell
Read
L Toohey
A Stokes
Sam, Smith
Warner
J. E 'Beck
B McGovern
G Crampton
W Payley
J. Frazer
F. Ho White
T . Higgins
J, McQuirk
A. Mack
Muirsene
W. Farrand
J. Newell
J. Gunn
Harkett
Maxwell Senr
W. Rath
M. Foster
Tousell Senr
Colow
BE. J. Smith
J. Turner
Dunn
D Pritchard
G. Tut
Baker
W. Caldwell
Ho Dowley
Bawler
T. H. Smith
M. J Tieehorat
T. G. Chester
A. Rovgers
Ro Bayley
M. E. Harris
Don Fisher
J. Mediyn
W. Bray
Whitelaw
C.D Davis
A. CU Morris
M. A Morris
J Wallace
T. Harris
Borssom
Anderson
A. J
B. Twaddell
Sheep dog trials lead with Malloys claim top placings
Six competitors contested the event on Monday with Jack Malloy’s dog taking first, Jim Malloy’s second, and T Cousins’ third. No musical competition this year for Puling’s medal with only Mina Lurts Siriekland entering and receiving a special prize. Brund ram championship went to WG Matahiet. Burhey sideshows expanded with new attractions while Toealee luncheon booth ran under the Church of England committee. The Model and Town Band provided entertainment on days two and three. Suggestions from your representative addressed the system of ery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Malloy
Jim Malloy
T. Cousins
Puling
Mina Lurts Siriekland
Assembiui
Genuine Specific for Grey Hair Exposed in 1900s Ad
Ad pitches a tonic for grey hair promising to restore natural color and strengthen hair. It claims immediate social and professional benefits for middle aged women and offers a free bottle with instructions, demanding payment via stamps to Mary K. Chapman in Sydney.
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Mary K. Chapman
MA K. Chapman
Department Suite
Snn
Falmouth Chambe17
Pitt Street
Sydney
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