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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 30, 1929

Page

3

Farmers urged to back wheat pool and market control

The piece argues farmers face distress from low prices and overseas costs while domestic costs rise. It promotes a wheat pool to centralize control, reduce price volatility, and increase returns, urging a yes vote on September 13 and support from union leaders including Dr. P Grant and W. W. Watson.

Australia New South Wales N.B.W Primary Producers’ Union Agricultural Bureau and Farmers and Settlers’ Association

Forbes Football Club Schedules Final Match and Debts Paid

A Forbes Football Club meeting reports £15 still owed for players board at the Globe Hotel. The club will settle debts to allow an early-season credit, and pay two men to board this week or until a game with Wyalong on Sunday. Garema’s challenge to play Forbes at home was accepted, with gate money going to the winners under conditions that players who have appeared earlier may play. If accepted, the match would be held next Sunday and close Forbes season. Last week’s gate money totaled £10, with £10 banked to cover meals and referee costs.

Forbes Football Club J. Fell Fell Globe Hotel Wan Wyalong Garema Messia Rolfe Hill Forbes Ryan

Rumpus Over Booth Rights At Forbes Jockey Club

The Forbes Jockey Club faced a dispute over 1929 30 season booth rights with Mr K Byrnes offering 40 pounds for the show meeting and 20 pounds for other fixtures. A motion to accept Byrnes tender passed amid calls for fair competition and a further resignation from committee member Mr Meagher.

K Byrnes J. Hurley L. Davis Mr. Byrnes Menara Brooke McColm Meagher McGarry

Show Week Attractions At Forbes 1929

Forbes readers are promised a premier show lineup headlined by Arthur Greenhalgh who brings 18 years of Australian show business experience. The Fearless Jacksons thrill with gravity-defying stunts while Miss Ray weighs 41 stone and travels with beds and chairs. Human paradox Elsie Baker blends masculine and feminine form in feats and Marjorie Van Camp showcases trained pigeons in a lively pig circus finale.

Arthur Greenhalgh Australia Forbes Greenhalgh F. A. Clare Jolly Ray Miss Ray Sonoma Elsie Baker Conatina Pro Pig Marjorie van Camp Winnipeg Canada Heeney Dempsey

Steaming Winter Dishes Curry in Casserole

Skirt steak apple onion bay leaf raisins curry powder flour Worcester sauce butter and seasonings. Coat meat in curry flour, brown with onion and apple, combine in casserole with gravy and bay leaf, bake gently 2 3 hours, serve with boiled rice.

Hotel Victoria on Lachlan Street Taken Over

R A Oxley announces takeover of the established hotel on Lachlan Street Hotel Victoria. The house offers best brands of ales and spirits stock and an excellent table with moderate tart visitors specially catered for.

HOTEL Victoria Lachlan Street

Ready-to-Wear Suits For Well-Dressed Readers

Promotional text touts Austen and Prat-Joy Ready-to-Wear Suits with advice to look well and feel good. It highlights approachable fashion statements and encourages readers to upgrade their wardrobe with stylish, practical attire.

Austen and Prat- Joy

Committee Defers Member's Resignation

At a Forbes Jockey Club meeting a letter from Mr. A. J. Meagher asked to resign. A motion to accept his resignation was defeated and the matter was deferred pending further discussion.

McGarry Watson Meagher Mr. Meagher Forbes Jockey Club Committee A. J. Meagher Himatne Bia Waa

Meagher Tops Poll in Jockey Club Election

The article notes Mr Meagher led the poll in the last Jockey Club officer election while Mr Davis and Mr Twist supported a motion that passed five to two. The vote occurred amid a discussion anchored by Mr Davis's closing remark about independence.

Mr. Davis Messrs. Davis Twist Meagher Jockey Club

Stewards Stand At Forbes Jockey Club Meeting

The Forbes Jockey Club committee met with President Mr. Brooke presiding. Members Majors Twogood Benson Meagher Shanahan Davia Twist Richard Watson McGarry and secretary Mr. Moloney attended. The group approved overdraft financing and course improvements including painting the stewards stand and brightening tote house surroundings for the show meeting next week. Mr. Thoa Twat was named vice chairman in Mr. J J Flannery's absence.

Mosars L. Davis J. Shanahan Thos. Twiat Thos. McColm H. Y. Richards McGarry Thos Watson Mr. Moloney Forbes Jockey Club Davia Twist BAME Richards Olson Ike Shanahan Brooke Meagher Mr. Meagher Davis Majors Twogood Benson Davia Twist Richarda Watson Moloney Thoa. Twat J.J Flannery Uee

Town and Country Carrying Offered at Moderate Rates

Local delivery and forwarding services advertise affordable rates for all classes of cargo. Officials urge customers to compare prices and inquire about handling charges, while highlighting dependable service and timely pickups.

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Sydney N.S Wales P. Grant W. W. Watson Agricultural Bureau H. K. Nock Farmers & Settlers’ Association Gilbey Weill Race Club Rumpus Booth Jockey Club Committee Show Committee Show Association Erlea Mr. Watson Fearless Jacksons Misa Jackson Fessor Be, M. Feast Harvard Univerasity R. A. Oxley Stewards’ Stand J. Sullivan & Son Dowling Street Schiedam
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