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Forbes Advocate

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Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 05, 1937

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Old Jack Gradehaw Bushranger Dies at 91 in Randwick

AUSTRALIA WINS FOURTH TEST MATCH Jack Old Jack Gradehaw known as The Last of the Australian Bushrangers died at Mount St Joseph Little Sisters of the Poor Home Randwick. Once based in Orange Western headquarters he wrote three booklets The Knights of the Hound Captain Moontieht Ned Relly Australian Bushrangers that sold about 25 000 copies. He once robbed a Quirindi bank and served a light sentence thereafter branding himself a bushranger. He remained a familiar figure at sports and hotels selling his books. D J Bono F J O London will visit Forbes March 4 with appointments via Kamptons Pharmacy Consulting rooms Vandenberg Hotel.

Old Jack Gradehaw Mount St. Joseph Little Sisters of the Poor Randwick Old Jack Orange Knights of the Hound Captain Moontieht Ned Relly Orange Advocate Offee Quirindt Éalop Bradshaw D. J. Bono F.J London Forbes Kmapton Vandenberg Hotel

Fortes Municipal Council reverses denser purchase decision

Fortes Municipal Council reversed a previous vote to acquire a second condenser for the power house. At a special meeting Ald Meagher led, with Green and Thomson opposing, to reopen tenders for a new condenser after a prior £375 cost plan. The Mayor avoided voting. Aldermen Meagher Green Thomann Flannery and Duon supported tender steps. Hancock Byrnes and Grimshaw opposed.

Fortes Ite Sydney Ald Green Ald Meagher Ald Green Fi Vate Buppertera Meagher Thomann Flannery Duon Hancock Byrnes Grimshaw

Ashes suspense at Adelaide as England chase 244

England battle to avoid innings defeat on the second day at Adelaide as Australia tighten grip. Bradman steadies the innings with a near double century until his dismissal, while England’s bowlers struggle to stem runs and dismissals pile up in a tense Test continuation.

Australia England Adelaide Hound Bradman Hammond Oldfield O'Reilly Motormick Anil Dom. Bradman

Grenfell Jockey Club Sees Profit and Ledgers Update

The Grenfell Jockey Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday reporting a satisfactory year with three race meetings and a profit of £200. Officers were elected including Patron E Francia, President H McNell, and Secretary Nelson Fraser, with next meeting planned for March 1 and 14.

Grenfell Jockey Club E. Francia H. §. McNell BR. Wradley C. Newman J. W. Blain T O’loughne James Praser

Davis Cup Draw Announced For Yearly Intercontinental Ties

The Davis Cup draw lists matchups including Australia facing Mexico and Japan against Belgium as the rounds begin. Analysts note Australia’s strong form, with a likely final clash between Australia and the United States while Germany appears to hold the top half of the bracket. Japan remains a potential threat as the competition advances.

N. Doust Daily Mail Austratia Australia Clalenge Dritalo Daily Telegraphs London Germany Ameriga Japan

AWOL Convention Sets New Shearer Pay Rates at Hobart

The AWOL Convention at Hobart outlines proposed pay scales for shearers, hands, pressers, cooks, and station hands with weekly and per-day rates, including keep and uniform allowances. Proponents argue the higher rates align with the increased wool cheque and prior wage levels, citing 1937 season figures as context.

Hobart

France Prepares Huge Defence Vote in Chamber

War era report notes confidence in the Blum government by 406 to 188 as deputies approve a defence plan costing £109 million. Of this, £140 million is to be spent over three years with speakers foreseeing army sizes around 700,000 for France and 450,000 for Germany while German growth outpaces France by 20,000.

Popular Front M. Blum Chamber of Deputien Leyeur

Steady run spree as Fleetwood-Smith takes late wicket

Pingleton set the pace while O'Reilly anchored the innings. Verity fought back but fell to Fleetwood-Smith's wrong'un after 17 runs. Barnett edged a risky shot to mid-off, and Verity perished at 45 with 29 minutes at the crease. Chipperfield held the edge, catching the edge for a sharp dismissal.

Verity Harnedsgiin England McCormick Oldfield McCabe Barnett Bradman Fleetwood-Smith Hammond Hardotaff Cate Batemen Therie Tata Mardacat O'Reilly Pleewool-Smith Hardens Plettwood-Smith Feldaman Bateman Tammond Rinete Fleetwoo Smith Borwick Bill Tam Oreilly Hardstaff Leyland Oix Fleetwood-Smith Brown Pingleton Rune Fingleton Flestwood Smith Hardstay Chipperfield Lathan woodEmith Waasor Ewing

Unlucky Run Out Ends Guest Innings At Half Century

A batsman endured three hours at the crease in a valuable innings before a run out ended his stay. Gregory also featured with a late display as Bradman turned the tide by a risky call. Leyland fielded sharply as the wick et was thrown down.

Gregory Bradman Leyland

Closer Settlement Conference Updates Subdivision Policy

The Sydney government held a conference at the Lands Minister's office with Minister Buttenshaw Rural Bank Chairman McKerthan and Closer Settlement Board member Rogers. They prepared reports for the Cabinet and discussed responses to the appeal for subdivision in writable areas. Subdivision estates have been insufficient to meet all needs, and adjustments are under consideration.

Buttenshaw Rural Bank BR. McKerthan Closer Settlement Board Rogers

German Colonial Demands Spark Commons Question

A London message says Dominions will be fully consulted if Germany moves on colonial questions as they are vitally concerned. Officials hope Geneva talks on raw materials remain open to German cooperation. Mr Mander will ask in the Commons about Britain's stance on German colonial demands.

London Dominions Geneva Germany Mander Lib

Grinsted Cup Clash Set For Next Sunday In Forbes

Forbes cricket fans await a Grinsted Cup rematch as the local eleven, led by captain L Tickner, challenges Parkes to reclaim the premier trophy. The team includes T Prow F Thomas O Leader KR Elliott EK Hodge A Onggin K Rodger J Girdham M Dunn and L Elliott. Conveyances depart McGuire's Metropolitan Hotel at £30, players to assemble by 9:30 a.m.

Forbes Parkes Old Town

Ordered Crutches He Never Used

A 71 year old man who walked with two sticks for years began Kruschen Salts and improved dramatically. He writes that after eighteen months of daily use he can walk without sticks and moves freely. The ad claims the salts dissolve uric acid and stimulate kidneys to expel wastes.

Tam

Temora Athletic Club Carnival Profit and Charity Drive

A Temora Athletic Club report notes a £950 reserve from three carnivals and over £1000 endowment efforts. Funds were earmarked for hospital needs and a X-ray plant, with donations to charity highlighted. Profit from the carnival and special trains supported endowment aims.

Fecent Temora Athletic Club Aes Aa Simm Ge Eiven Smong Stipentioum

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