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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
1
A muddled OCR summary reports on a gelding by Malater sold at Mudgee for 32 with Tack Stapleton as buyer. It mentions Wombat Jockey Club life memberships, Wolafol's uncertain future, Westcourt’s racing prospects, and Ard. Higeing’s Calcutta Turf Club role. Also notes the Hendigo Cup results, Dick Meagher stud hopes, and various race meetings and boxing results.
A Forbes visitor reports Parkes residents sleep lightly, as Forbes is named a landing site on the global air route. Government guidance says landing at Parkes depends on mutual agreement. depots will be set at Nerrontine and Coogee from which aviators may choose routes. Parkes council to study suitable landing grounds with Works Committee, hoping Forbes gains promotional impact from the world flight plan.
Two famous western performers Medley and Charleville sold as Mudges with Medley at 6 shillings 6 pence and Charleville at 4 pounds 7s 4d. Clelo by Tris Welkin from Cle fell racing in Melbourne was destroyed. Coila won the Oak Jolt plate. The Jurges City information began Friday with opening races. Selandra, Lady Huns, Novice Handicap, Mudger Handicap results and various entries feature. Advertising notes offer camera prices and photography bonds from M Dade's with window display of reduced prices.
The document outlines live stock coverage and fire accident terms for OF WZ Ltd, including policy scope on mastlines, rope and halacha hazards, and special mer’s pollcy exceptions. It details risks, premiums, and claim procedures under the company’s liability and property protection provisions.
A partial excerpt notes issued capital figures including 277 198 subscribed capital and total security valued at £390 608, with limited readable context about the entities or date.
W E Vincent leads Bush Week campaign stressing not an agricultural show but a district boost through literature lectures photos and biograph. He cites Forbes drought soil water and wheat crops as promotional strengths and notes publishing a Forbes history booklet could aid attracting population investors and settlers. Parkes promotes the idea with city warehouse displays while Forbes remains engaged in the drive.
Albury council proposed ceremony for turning the first cod of the great Murray Mitta Mitta weir. The project would submerge more than 30 000 acres, isolate homes near Ethunga, and flood a large valley. Cost estimated over 7.6 million pounds with about 700 jobs over seven years.
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