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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
7
Auction notice offers Hormby Hormby Hori oma Suction Gas and AK ford Downdraft gas producer with mixer, expansion box, stalls, water pump, and tools. Plant formerly used for lime work, sold with electric drives and a delivery van to new owner. Price asked £6000. inquiries via application to the seller.
The Forbes golf club Annual General Meeting is set for Thursday March 9 at 7 30 pm with members urged to attend. Welfare club notices advise savings and community programs, while a cattle sale board lists numerous branded horses and stock descriptions with locations and dates.
Town property to be sold at public auction on Saturday March 2nd 1928 at We Omoe at Mr de Keane Templar Service Fortes C Keane has covalved inviewetions from wallary Hubertam 19 wool fiat portion at PWLBAUGLD LAND tm the Peeiel of Fortes situated south behind hie broadfrontdes 10 Acres In Woods £9 Peroni.
A fire at a bale at 4 o clock pm destroyed over £200 in hay. A clock with forty vone was damaged. The blaze occurred near Mr Juthne's Teasorataaie. Local authorities and witnesses mention water saving efforts in the stormwest area.
A brief AP dispatch notes regional games and standings with key players and team names mentioned. Details are unclear due to damaged text but emphasize ongoing competitions and results in the area.
Weather notes report heavy rain and river fluctuations, with a large crowd arriving by train for Forbes events. Scattered items include drunkenness penalties, a road hazard at the racecourse, cheap rail expansion trains, and plans for the Harvest Festival at the Presbyterian church with local musicians and a brief note on bus schedules.
An OCR damaged text fragment describes a late sitting and a council meeting with garbled names and phrases. It mentions aldermen and representatives, and references a planned or staged action but lacks clear facts or outcomes. The piece is too corrupted for precise details.
Fragmentary text shows a list of names and initials including F Reih and T Woiky with scattered identifiers. No cohesive event or outcome is evident. The source reads as partial roster or note items with multiple unreadable segments.
In Forbys District heavy rain drenched the area as fires in Carngahil and Quindlalle spread. Residents report disruption to travel and power with cleanup crews mobilized. Authorities warn of continued unsafe conditions and urge caution for motorists and walkers.
A Wednesday race meeting drew weak attendance with around five hundred racegoers and a smaller crowd on Cupsay. In the Volunteers Handicap Lapidary and Theambah each disputed the finish with tight photo ends while Prince Davidmon and Thila’s Forthe delivered strong late runs.
Davidon increased his advantage late to win the event, with Hott A fence and Fortune in pursuit. Rockinpilone closed well for second as 12 ventiet by a short head separated the top finishers. Dolly Monter, Harry Hunter, and others among the also-rans.
Locally owned and trained horses swept twelve races though the report mixes names. Trainers Mc Jahon and Fascos are noted with multiple winners while horses like Peace Handler and Active Lad are listed among top finishers along with several others in a dense track program.
Forbes Advocate records the Wentworth Parkes match between England and a local team with a 64 to 46 score. The pamphlet updates show the latest scores and final results read to townspeople while noting two hundred dollars in receipts and wide local interest in the sporting event.
An OCR fragment reports on a cricket match between West Indies and England with mentions of players like Larwood and Bittman. It references Maurice Maclaren as a deputy and cites the Australian Cup and other uncertain terms.
A local government debate centers on resuming work at Camp Street Depot. Mayor and Aldermen discuss authority to purchase land and fund improvements and whether to approach the Grand Lodge for cooperation.
A wedding was held for Golar Note War Viruck, third daughter of Me, and Arthur Thomas Tasgrove of Morbas. The ceremony took place at Rt Laug exromony, followed by a reception at Portes Meo. Guests included family members and local figures, with a formal luncheon and traditional bridal attire described in detail.
Four more building permits added to the total value of 2820 at Thursday’s meeting. Officials noted continued demand for new stalls and related structures as inspectors reported no major issues.
In a local court proceeding Arnold and Shewan with Molloy two railway workers and Parkes residents faced charges over a two gallon beer theft. The accused were described under alcohol influence and a damaged shed with corked barrel and broken tubs found nearby. A preliminary report suggests the council may pursue criminal action with further court dates and witness statements.
Residents and visitors mingled at Forbes events including May holidays, road travel plans to Sydney, and a notable visit by Mr Bet Mayer of Bathurst. The piece notes school activities, public figures, and upcoming local duties, with names like Mr D Leblevre and Mrs Ruddogk, plus reminders of travel and social visits across the district.
A garbled cinema page notes several films and events queued for an evening. References include a Ben and a Tolstoy adaptation with dramatic titles, a Monday night lineup, and a comedy about duty amid evolving festival style.
The Flemington sale features notably strong prices for sheep with bids rising across lots. Buyers report generally firm to higher quotes, as several consignments reach top figures while others show lighter returns amid variable weather and market conditions.
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