17 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 17, 1933
Page
1
A garbled text fragment centers on Lucky Fred and a Lottery scheme. It hints at shares, draws, and a claimed record involving NSW and a pot of money. Names and details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the plot suggests a fraudulent setup around winnings and shares.
The Forbes Jockey Club plans a Weld Me Meet on April 5 and 6 if its dates, formerly March 14 and 15, are approved. A committee meeting cited drought and travel issues, hoping to attract horses bound for Parkes Jubilee races, with plans to relocate races from Parkes to Forbes if dates are granted. The club will arrange prize money, organize fixtures, and contact Hedgerabong officials to secure paddock space and earlier arrivals for both days.
At a South Forbes Juniors Cricket Club meeting last Tuesday, members criticized Forbes wickets and questioned funds from gate proceeds. Captain Parslow led complaints about 11 shillings per wicket, rough turf, and unsafe bowling approaches, with players noting injuries risk and poor preparation for Saturday and Sunday matches.
At the board meeting Mr Main could not attend due to a prior engagement. Mr Hutten shaw, member for Lachlan, will act. Afternoon tea is to be provided by the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. A large attendance of sharchoktera and farmers is expected. Butter production totals 16 480 lb from January 1 to January 31, about seven tons, with only three and a half percent second grade. Output is meeting strong demand, with Forbes duet, noted for its sharp quality, being snapped up in Grange.
The Commonwealth Wool and Produce Co Ltd Forbes reports a February stock sale at Forbes Municipal Yard with 216 store cattle and 310 head of sheep penned. Cattle prices ranged from £1 to 23/5 for store steers, 1 to 2 years, and £1/16 to gas for heifers 1 to 2 years. Sheep were mostly aged and in low condition, with prices very low due to weather and conditions. A sale is hoped for March 14th.
At Forbes Court the P P Board prosecuted several landholders for failing to destroy rabbits. The relieving magistrate imposed a £2 fine in each case. HK Rawsthorne pleaded guilty through the Board's solicitor. About 200 acres of old property were thickly infested. The Board, adopting leniency previously, now acts due to the rabbit menace. Bolleiter's owls and a court cost were mentioned, with local figures and Sydney help cited.
Colts team Cul team to play Goolagong at oolagong text Bunday will be chosen from the following H Antram C Austin H Adama J Reed J Chandler Kearns F Roberts T Olbean A Ellis T Lite C Gaggin J Pare low J Kenny HL Dickerson
Forbes police Constable Fitzpatrick detained FR Ryan when a bag spilled nine defunct cooks and poultry. Ryan pleaded guilty to stealing the birds, tied to Oranges Road owner. Magistrate Miyfan fined him and warned of further penalties if unpaid.
The court heard a dispute over a water right and grazing on forest land. The magistrate noted the land yielded little value, fines were set with costs, and defendants Kitamura and Schaeffer pleaded guilty. Kitamura’s solicitor Bourke appeared. the matter referenced Sydney MM history and responsibilities of caretakers.
Reports show a lack of ducks during the open season with no birds available for hunters. Local lines advise securing accommodations at Over the Hill for two nights, as lines are busy and conditions are sparse.
A Forbes report from a western centre describes a two mile stretch where rabbits lie dead against a fence, stacked in piles, as evidence of a sweeping rabbit pest. The man traveled from Tullamore and noted widespread carcasses along the roadside.
England clinched the 1932/33 Ashes by nine wickets in the fourth test as Australia failed to mount a sustained comeback. A morning shower helped the wicket, Leyland fell just short of a century, and Paynter’s dazzling 40s aided England chase. Notable: Archie Jackson honored with black armbands, ground half-masted. final scores show Woodfull and McCabe among Australians, with Larwood, Verity and Allen starring for England.
The government plans a 200000 allocation to acquire properties aimed at combating the rabbit peat issue. Funds will be distributed via P.P. Boarda to support targeted property acquisitions and related measures.
The Forbes District Hospital is confirmed as "Anangial" again after a grant of 2400 from the Hospitals Commission helps settle accounts due. A meeting was planned to discuss further aid as financial strains were reported and maximized by low revenue.
Members oppose agitation, elect officers for 1939, and set annual membership 10 shillings for gentlemen and 6 shillings for radients. Finances show a debit balance of 226 pounds 16 shillings 6 pence while assets total 579 pounds 100 shillings, including 27 acres freehold at Plumpton and kennel buildings.
The sole available date for Grenfall Jonlora to attend Porbaa is next Sunday. Juniors defend prioritizing their strongest team for the match, while local clubs complain about select rules and executive bias. Members urge strict rule enforcement to curb perceived favoritism amid club disputes.
An optimistic feature extols music as essential to life, arguing art elevates mood and provides pleasure beyond material goods. It promotes PAL instrument sales with an extended payment plan and invites inquiries to George Street Sydney or local agents, including Dr. Terry in Quandialla.
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