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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1952
Page
8
A string of satirical clippings from a Sydney press pokes fun at rabbits in cricket, tax policy, jam in schools, and odd Australian delivery quirks. It notes a rabbit incident, criticizes taxation and living standards, praises public school fund efforts, and mocks odd parcel routing via Menindie.
A sensational tale titled It's All True recounts the life of a notorious crime figure, described as guilty of many acts. The piece notes his long life, survived beyond the world’s protests, and invites readers to see him in the Strand Theatre performing "5 Fingers" with James Minna.
Ducoed any colour by W. J. Barter. Phone 538.
Forbes riders excel at Parkes carnival with multiple wins and the club planning a £50 event tonight. Notables include Dor Evans from Broken Hill, M Rose of Dubbo, and J Robertson from Dubbo, plus riders from Young Orange and Parkes, with over 20 participants from across the region.
The Lachlan Valley championships held at the Forbes Amateur Athletic Club last Sunday delivered performances of exceptionally high standard, rivaling state championship class. A full report of the carnival will appear in the first issue.
Members played two days of golf with winners H Souter and Watson Eup J Watson and Ao Wright. Ron Burton won the monthly medal with 63 on count back from Cheetabet du the A Barton and Acret w tram Fe Lovell second. Grade peers include EB Wai and MA Hawke. Next Sunday is the final round of the Mc Donald trophy with Freaky handicaps noted for J Watson and Ro Wuvell.
Jemolong Shire Council heard clerk Mir. F. M. Copeland present December 17, 1982 fund balances showing General Fund overdrawn and multiple trust and loan accounts in credit or debit. Rates collected for the year and outstanding amounts highlighted, with abandonment of rates tied to forestry lease expirations and land settlement blocks prompting write offs.
Grenfell Council faces decision on supplying lines for the Maraden Road extension and bulk sewer limits delaying further work. The report details pole installations on Pinnacle Boyd, completion of Smart Mathews extension, new connections, and planned upgrades including transformers and circuit reclosers. Estimated costs exceed 2000 pounds with requests for McBeath Cowra Road supply and irrigation projects. Holidays planned for staff with emergency service provisions. report adopted with future extension estimates to be reviewed.
About four o'clock Friday afternoon Dennis son of Mr and Mrs E B Tuckerman of Wombat Street fell from a tree fracturing his right wrist and receiving forehead lacerations. He was admitted to Forbes District Hospital and his condition yesterday was satisfactory.
Colin H. Smith & Co. reports that the Spring Street residence of Mr. G. B. Newton, recently listed at public auction, has been sold to Mr. W. H. Baker at a price closely matching the owner's reserve.
Softball results show YA defeated 78 to 25 and OVA beat Pirates 33 to 12. Hockey games list High School losing to Cap Pet Hone 1 to 13 and Pirates 7 to A.
Jemalong Shire Council received Gordon Duff's report detailing road works across multiple routes including Waugan Forbes-Eugowro and Geoff Low's roads. The document lists ongoing repairs with several tractors and crews, notes fencing permission along Cookamidgena Road, and records adoption of the plan.
At Homebush yesterday the market penned 26442 sheep and lambs with lambs firm and grown sheep cheaper. Suckers sold locally. Lamb prices ranged 13d to 16d for light and medium wethers 4d to 6d, ewes 1d to 3d, hoggets 4d to 12d per head. Cattle yarded 280 head with bullocks firm, steers 14s to 20s, cows 7s to 8s 6d, yearlings and vealers 13s 8d to 13s 6d. Midday truckings: 199 sheep wagons and 180 cattle wagons.
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