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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
3
The Grinsted Cup stays with Grenfell after a Grenfell Juniors victory over Forbes. A lengthy match featured strong fielding and errors, notable plays by Stan McCabe and the McCabe family, and several injuries among spectators. The Forbes team faced travel delays and a rough road, while spectators debated selectors and team strength for future clashes.
A detailed, period style match report recounts George Tickner’s leadership and Forbes batting spree led by Les McCabe and Pitcher McCabe, with Hinchey and Law starring with the ball. The sensational partnership of McCabe and McCabe produced over 200 runs as Forbes posted 217 at lunch, while Juniors fought back through disciplined bowling and steady fielding.
A distinguished visitor toured irrigation farms, orchards, and stock-raising properties, praising the district. At lunch he noted the joint and mutton were perfect, and breakfast steak was excellent, adding the meat comes from Webb's Premier Butchery.
An address in Wingham discusses proper school lunches focusing on nourishment and seasonal changes. Dr. Harvey Sutton warns of health effects from poor lunch choices and suggests meals like cold sandwiches milk and fruit in summer and vegetable soup hot meals in winter. The talk also urges parents to curb vulgar language among youths to foster respect for parents and society.
Mr and Mrs W Hyland of Normanville Finecliff mourn the loss of their three year eight month old daughter Joyce after a domestic scalding incident. A bucket of boiling water toppled or was knocked over by the child as she asked for more food. She was treated at a private hospital but died the next afternoon in a coma.
A reader sent four clippings from The Value World by William G Summers. They argue wealth stems from production and all the looting comes from toil and sacrifice. The Forgotten Man supports many at tax time and funding, while others profit from his work.
A milking cow died after digesting a ball with a tie pin nails hairpins and tacks found in its stomach. Vet post mortem by Babington confirmed death. Separate dispatch notes Cape Town drought worst in seventy years with six thousand families aided and millions lost in livestock and crops.
The passage discusses how the worth of a newspaper hinges on its subscribers, likening it to the value of clothing or goods. It notes Forbes Advocate and the expanding influence of subscription lists in a growing market.
Miss Gwen Mc Ghie named Senior Dux of Osborne Ladies' College while Miss Ethel Cameron earns high marks in A.T.N.A Nurse exams. Town notes salute departing Bank of Australasia staffer Mr. Berkeley during a farewell at Kitchener Hall.
An old newspaper ad invites readers to visit Austen and Atley for tailored Xmas attire. It promises Wise Men style guidance and a large range of patterns for the holiday season, inviting customers to choose from in town.
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