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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 01, 1928
Page
5
The Morbes Literary Society offers a course on public speaking focusing on clear, sincere delivery, avoiding filler, and addressing gatherings with confidence. The program outlines practice in speech construction, eye contact, and engagement, with sessions and dues noted for attendees.
A public auction is held on Wednesday February 8 at 1 PM under Mr George Atkins instructions. Livestock includes sheep Merino ewes and wethers, horses and cattle gear. Farm machinery includes tractors, headers, plows, harrows, seed and hay with household items and a luncheon provided.
Mr. F Wikjnma, Western Area Commissioner, arrived by a Ford-powered trolley in Forbes at 6 30 pm. Local officials A B Twowood Mayor Ald J Meagher G O Boscutt A Harrison and A A Mayo welcomed him as he heard discusses on railway passenger services and possible branch station improvements. Williams noted crowding and promised investigation while noting Friday lines and yards require maintenance and safer shunting. The meeting closed about 6 o'clock with cordial remarks and plans to study options for better transport links.
Clarence Darrow, famed criminal lawyer, denounces Prohibitionists as cruel and barbarous. He argues federal and state laws fail to remove poison from alcohol and claim Prohibition raises death rates and costs liberty and money, urging alternative approaches.
The text presents a garbled catalog of clothing items such as Bonnets Bloomers and Gloves with scattered brandlike phrases. It references tele hats and mentions Austen Pratley, suggesting a dusty fashion segment with numerous misread words and unclear attributions.
At Bogan Gate on Saturday a sale and private auction drew buyers for sheep and livestock. A social evening followed with a dance featuring Mr. Frank Bird and guests, while lodge events and a public meeting occupied the night.
Notice from Hl Secretary Moloney of Forbes Jockey Chih regarding all events closing on a Friday in February 1028. Details reference Town Hall Chambers Forbes PO and a phone contact.
McNeilly Crampton and Martin Ltd run stock sales at Orange every Thursday. The notice promises trained staff and reliable service with returns by mail. Phone numbers listed as contact lines. Forbes Advocate JACK NUMBERS referenced for charging rates by month and year.
A brief note promises affordable access with a claim that the price is within the reach of all. The text emphasizes value and accessibility for general buyers.
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