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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1929
Page
7
The Forbes Run Club held a weekend rifle meet with competition across 800 and 600 yard events. Patterson led as top scorer, delivering sharp marksman hits and earning team and individual recognition.
A Thursday night gathering of the For Coursing Club in Maine appointed officials and committees. Names listed include J. Hugs Pete, Reet Guay, Gale Metujay Acie, Fy Nawal, Adina, Cub, Frawuls, B. Hoes ton, R Harton, and others for various roles and responsibilities.
A local establishment named The Best of Liquor along with Liquors Court issues new notices urging patrons to observe rules and enjoy services with courtesy. Authorities emphasize safety, service standards, and orderly conduct within the venue.
Parkes Cricket Club won the Kelly Cup by 60 runs on the first innings on Sunday, defeating Eugowra. Saturday’s play saw Cumbtown beat Banks while Teachers School fielded strong. Cumbo and Wilcockson starred in a high scoring segment as various teams contested the ongoing league, with Parkes securing the trophy amid a tense weekend of matches.
The Forese Association faces a murky dispute over a Boxing Day decision while a separate challenge arrives from Forbes via Wedgerahong for Kelly Pupmaton. NW Cricket Association plans a Wednesday night meeting to discuss the fate of key players amid claims of strategic play and lineup changes.
Walter J. Kelly and Co advertise auction and finance options with liberal advances on wool and stock. District agents in Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill for Dalgety and Co Ltd facilitate trust money lending at low rates.
A fragmentary item notes a group dubbed the Razor Gang in Forbes. It mentions sharpening instruments and appeals to housewives for readiness and advice in a brisk, period newspaper tone. The text is incomplete but suggests a local vibe and civic humor.
An archived notice lists McNeilly Crampton and Martin Ltd with addresses in Orange. It notes private auctions and sales data, urging telegram and telephone contacts for inquiries and proceeds remittance by return mail. Names T J Afurtin and G A Harris appear with office roles and numbers.
The Australia is portrayed as one of the Wests most comfortable and best run hotels with high quality accommodation meals and a superior liquor stock. The description emphasizes reliability and adherence to its label as a top establishment.
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