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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
5
Wolaroi College Orange offers day and boarding education for boys prep to leaving certificate standard and Woolclassing and Sheep Management courses. Prospective students may apply for 182 prospects, with Stanley G. Brown handling inquiries. contact Orange 9 for details.
The report blends farm troubles with weather as farmers in Goolagong battle stray stock amid dry spells and late showers. A surge of thunderstorm activity and river conditions affect crops and livestock while social and sports events are noted around St Patrick’s Day and local visits.
Sergeant Tracey of Grenfell has arrived to take charge at a railway construction camp near Myndavran, after serving at Parkes from 1895 to 1901 and later at Gootagong and Mendoorman. He moved through Rylston and other posts before Grenfell, with Koeurah also transferred from Pories within the period.
The Grenfell Hospital committee reports a monthly average of 26.30 patients and £524 in current accounts, with £280 for electric work. A death and accident cases are noted among staff and residents, plus details on hospital operations, wages, and temporary staff transfers. A railway-style storm and underground river mentions appear amid unrelated local items and upcoming events at Grenfell Jockey Club.
Bedgerabong beat Yarrabandal to win the Cup as weekend storms and dust clouds disrupted play. Colts downed Momyonsa with tight totals while Rain halted several matches. notable performers included Strawes, Lawler, and Hodge in a rugged, weather haunted round.
The page lists player names and scores for bowls with Rowdy Storey Judi Reedy and Darey Simmonds among others. It also outlines upcoming matches: Cowra v Forbes February 27 Grenfell v Yous March 5 Young v Parkes March 6 and further Grenfell v Parkes March 18 Cowra v Grenfell March 27 Parkes v Parkes March 27.
A concise notice from The Forbes Advocate recalls careful printing standards and the shared attention to every detail in Joh’s publication. The piece emphasizes consistency in wall display and fan engagement with small textual elements.
After days of threatening weather rain arrived on the 12th, boosting moisture and grass growth. Farm operations expand as sheep become active and weeds alert. Hall secretary Mr J A Sturgess resigns after five years due to property sale and departure plans. Social notes cover a dance, a birthday gathering, and a memorial for a local brother.
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