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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 22, 1938

Page

3

Wool Market Encouragement From African Clip Decline

A Sydney era report notes wool receipts in Africa at 70 000 bales and expectations of a 20 percent rise to about 168 000 bales. Heavy depletion spurs greater shipments as buyers seek to replenish supplies with Australian, British, and German markets examining volumes. Trade officials forecast ongoing demand shifts and price pressures as Commonwealth trade patterns adjust.

Ooere Ueweasen Dr. Rember Port Elisabeth

Sydney Wool Sale Opens With Mixed Bales Decline Noted

Sydney wool sale notes a decline versus last week with a mixed run of 4603 bales offered. Buyers from Northern and Southern Tablelands, Centrale Western and Far Western areas pressed values while top price buyers from New England and firms like Bradford France Cleimany Japan showed interest. Names such as W. F. Brazier Bucha reeth Rabjohns Mumbii Veech Wellington and Thompson Beow are listed with bale counts AAAE AAAGOW and NAAAE as the sale moved to auction and private dealing.

Bradford Fraice Cleimany Japan New England Efropambela Trang Company. Ltd Watcha W. F. Brazier Buchareeth

Young council rejects protest on swimwear at baths

A protest motion by Ald. C M Western against permitting swimmers to wear tanks at Municipal baths was heavily defeated at the latest Young Municipal Council meeting. If Western had won, Ald Robbers would have resigned from the mayoral position.

Uve Ald A. Bunbbets Neaa Mathon Cente Ald. C. M. Western Young Municipal Council Ald. Western

Guild Women Seek Health Scheme and Church Roles

Fragmented report notes Guild women to work for health initiatives and church outreach at Viniete beach area. Mentions members assembling, planned activities, and a meeting schedule with partial names and roles. The text includes garbled names and unclear locations but centers on community health work and church involvement.

Garema Bulletin Gleanings From Meetings Review

Gleanings from Garema meetings cover local committee actions, chair selections, and routine reports. A wide range of topics includes branch meetings, election preparations, and community scheduling. Mentioned are names like Cavanagh Bowler and Alder Gesmeth, with notes on attendance, future sessions, and district weather and farming conditions.

Koalas Outwit Man in Forest Guard Fencing Plan

A historical note describes koalas dodging human efforts to protect them by climbing fences and invasive dogs, with warnings that many koalas have been killed for pelts. It advocates enclosing koalas and using iron fencing to restrict access to forests, though even simple wire-netting proves insufficient against agile climbers.

Koald Park

A New Terra plane Driving Report From Forbes

A reviewer praises the Terra plane Custom sedan’s smooth ride and advanced features. He notes forged steel construction, chrome alloy cylinder walls, and a precision-engineered engine with a responsive clutch and gear lever. The piece highlights comfort, ventilation, glare-free glass, and the automatic change cell, with tax and price details cited for Forbes.

Aston Willy Hudson New England Abeel J.T. Woods Jachonerr Lachlan Street Forbes

Parkes Catholic Tents Club annual meeting and gifts

Report from the Parkes Catholic Tents Club notes a successful first season with strong playing and social outcomes. The balance sheet shows the financials and office-bearers are elected including Patron His Lordship Dr Fox and President Monsignor Moran. Guests at a kitchen tea praised Mile Champness and Mr Dean received business tributes amid a Fordham orchestra performance.

Parkes Dr Fox Monsignor Moran Aclibor Vict Luke Walsh W. Egan Trewarer E. Tolhurst Mir. W. Egan Jack Dean Enor C.W.A. Hall Mix Champness WJ. Conran 0. M. O'Reilly Manger Meara, McGlynn and Co Dean A. Gentic Messra R. 5 Howard and Bons Ltd Champnese Bean Fordham

Military camp marks 180th anniversary show at Spicer Park

Lt Colonel N D Barton leads the regiment at Spicer Park for a two day camp closing March 1 as officers from Orange Millthorpe Cowra Canowindra Forbes Parkes Peak Hill Condobolin Trundle Narromine and Hardgea join. Cavalry and machine gun teams compete for the Prince of Wales Cup and One Lord Forster Cup. A royal review and presentation of the General MacArthur Onslow trophy are planned. Guests include Lord Wakehurst the Prime Minister and Defence Minister Thorby. The camp begins Tuesday and ends with a march to the showground and a military sports program.

Parkes

Cowra Chamber of Commerce Revived

A public meeting last Tuesday resolved to revive the Cowra Chamber of Commerce. Convened by Mayor Ald M. W. White, the gathering drew most business community members. A provisional committee and officers were elected to draft rules for ratification at the next meeting.

Cowra Chamber of Commerce Ald M. W. Whiteby Bustnes Inter

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