Racing wrap from Warwick Farm and Gulgong meet
A.J.C. December meeting at Warwick Farm yields multiple winners across divisions led by Elizabeth's March in the Kirkham Stakes and Honan in the Warwick Handicap. Bill Kurtz and W E Davidson dominate Gulgong with five wins including Grand Bassa and Buckwheat Matt Alleyn. Davidson rides eight winners overall. Nippy remains Bathurst-bound. Condobolin Jockey Club set for December 31 and January 2 with nominations closing December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maiden Nursery
Maggie Mint
Panoa
Moorebank
Mullabawn
Boss Poppy
Persuasion
Ascaron
Somnolent
Warwick
Honan I
Resource
Bonaventure
Farm
Baw-na-Glag
Princess Maggie
Kennequeen
Bill Kurtz
W. E. Davidson
Gulgong
Kurts
Grand Bassa
Duke Cyllene
Davidson
Matt Alleyn
Condobolin Jockey Club
Inet
Coursing Pride in Forbes Dogs Dominates Local Grounds
Forbes dogs show exceptional form in mechanical hare coursing across Sydney and Newcastle venues. Progress Chief by J Hugo has four straight wins at Epping courts, becoming a leading dog in the sport. British Dawn and Bessie Dickens also place well at Newcastle and Mascot, signaling strong local entrants for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Metropolis
Newcastle
J. Hugo
Epping Courts
Sydney
Mr. T. White
British Dawn
Shaw Sam
Bessie Dickens
Mascot
Shiek
Goldfield
Exhibition Showcases Convent School Pupils Work
Parents and friends toured rooms of the Convent School Sunday exhibition of pupil work. The Advocate visited Monday and praised the turn from needlework to art, Xmas stationery, sea grass furniture, mapping, dolls, exercise books, and kindergarten craft, noting evident patience and high achievement.
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Broken Hill
Examination results show varied marks across subjects
The listing records first and second year students with scores in English History Geography Maths Needlework and Music. Top scores include Kevin and Gavin near 93 84 and 83 while several entries show lower marks or omissions. Diocesan prizes list Mollie Kevin Marty McGarry and Shelia Kevin with Phyllis Duggan noted for top Boepler Christian Doctrine.
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Alice Hancock
Eluie Gavin
Moule Kevin
Edna Watson
Kathleen Sadler
Emily Doris
Rome Marka
Muate
Marie McGarry
Evelyn Reymond
Lexie Rhodes
Zilla Orman
Nellie McGarry
Ivy Wyatt
Mollie Kevin
Marty McGarry
Molle Kevin
Shelia Kevin
Jousph's
Phyllis Dugcan
Common Sense Column Urges Forbes Civic Reform
The column notes cash order firms spreading countrywide and urges Forbes traders to push for roads, postal improvements, and beautification. It compares Forbes with Orange, praising prompt action and civic pride, while urging residents to back council efforts and adopt a general spring cleaning and civic pride program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Traders’ Association
Parkes
Vaur
Bathurst
Stock Inspector's Report for Forbes P P Board district
The November report notes a very good pastoral and agricultural outlook with useful rainfall, improving stock condition, and ample water supply. Pleuro outbreaks occur with three quarantined mobs. travelling stock routes and reserves are green fed, rabbit infestation noted, and eradication work planned. 239 points of rain, above average. 35 mobs of sheep and 5 mobs of cattle moved. two communal dips mooted. quarantines eased with one new added. Total rainfall for 1927 14.60 inches. inspector Goodsir traveled 1347 miles that month, 1463 for year.
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Forbes P.P. Board
Forbas
Goodsir
Opposition Victory at Forbes Debate on Jury Abolition
A large Forbes Literary and Debating Society gathering heard the Government motion to abolish trial by jury. Premier Mr T Brown led supporters against juries citing bias and bribery, while opposition leader Mr N Bowers argued against abolition, stressing centuries of jurors’ trust and local knowledge. The vote narrowly favored the opposition.
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Forbes Literary and Debating Society
T. Brown
Messrs. L. Doohan
O. Loxley
Gale
F. Smith
N. Bowers
Messrs
J. Anderson
D. Wallace
C. Press
R. Geary
Brown
L. Boohan
Magnaice
Loxley
C. Preas
Frank Smith
Geary
Ihe
Crook
L. Menmuir
Australian Made Preference Letter to Jemalong Shire Council
A letter from the Australian Made Preference League Before the Jemalong Shire Council at its next meeting argues the Fowler steam roller was overseas made and urges reconsideration to support Australian industry. The group warns possible legal exposure for council and emphasizes self reliance and ratepayer interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preference League
Jemalong Shire
Australia
Han
St Andrews Sabbath School Prize Night At Hall
Friday evening social at St Andrew's School Hall marked the annual prize distribution for Sabbath School scholars. Rev. Cruikshank chaired. a programme featured songs, recitations, solos, and a farewell address urging scholars to follow their master. Prizes were given to 38 kindergartners and older pupils before a supper and departure around 10.30. Gift handkerchiefs, parasols, and hosiery advertised at Migg Bathgate's.
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St. Andrew's School
KR. G. Cruikshank
Chilireg
Foo
Girvan
Alma Seward
Joy Claneyy Tong
Thorn Booth
Gladys Besh
Nei
Jarri
Cornet
Jack Smith
Dou
Belle Stewart
Harry Robinson
Kelvin Forsyth
Miss Mulligan
Tean Clancy
W. H. Martin
Elaine Chapman Weds John Noakes at St Andrew’s Chatswood
At St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Chatswood Miss Elaine Chapman eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Herold Chapman married Mr John Noakes of Forbes and North Strathfield. Rev Hugh Paton presided with Miss Mollis Chapman as bridesmaid and H R Hunt as best man.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Chatswood
Elaine Chapman
Herold Chapman
John Noakes
Forbes
North Strathfield
Hugh Paton
Mollis Chapman
Slater
H. R. Hunt
Excursion Tickets to Sydney via Forbes on December 17
Excursion tickets at reduced rates issued at Forbes for a double journey to Sydney and intermediate stations. Departure by train 4.25 p.m. Saturday December 17. Tickets include a coupon usable only for return travel when re-dated and presented within the coupon’s validity. Return allowed within 42 days from issue, excluding excursionists. Time details and handbills available from stationmasters.
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Forbes
Beneft
Gingle
Sydney
D&c
OJTLW
J. Morris
Absolute Auction of Household Furniture and Effects
C Keane acts on instruction from Mr W Moore to sell full household stock including Maple bedroom suite bedstead bedding, single bed, polished walnut dining extension table, DR suite, snowk oak sideboard walnut dinner wagon linoleum for four rooms extension air crockery kitchen sundries electric iron ice chest and more all in perfect order.
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C. Keane
W. Moore
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A.J.C
Warwick Farm
Lady ‘Cotine
Chrysanta
Royal Packet
Dancer
Nippy
Bathuret
Sally Slarner
Wieble
Mead @& Crew Une
Goldww
Iange
Quan Tart Wag
Mullahawn
Kirkham
Elizabeth
Honan
Ows
Xman
Mullabano
Ascalon
Convent OF Mercy
Forbes Convent
Osos
Lee
Main Roads Board
Metropolia
Ita
Orange
Te Lee Town
League Censures Shire Council
St. Andrew’s Sabbath School
Migg Bathgate
Rankin Street
Frank Kevin
Denti
Lechten and
Templar
Templar Bt
Noakes—Chapman
Forbes Life- Saving Club
N. H. Atkins
New South Wales
J.C. Keane
Mark Weat
Flint Street
Pey Bridge
Ue Forbes
Aub
Treanor
Delicios
Sattasy
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