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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
1
A historical note describes foxes devastating fruit trees with sparrows and starlings at day, then feasting on ripe fruit at night. It notes thousands shot yearly, urging caution with guns and powder, and discusses the impact on orchard produce and family stores. The passage also weaves in social commentary and whimsical poetry about Cupid and weddings.
A Forbes district list honors soldiers killed or wounded in action at Dardanelles and at sea. It names dozens of locals with mis-spellings. notes some missing or sick in hospital and others tied in camp. The roundup includes Forbes residents such as Barton, Bird, Hradford, Hall, Hurley, and many more with districts like Eugowra, Trundle, Fifield, and Tullamore referenced.
A fragmented Sunday schedule lists trains connecting Calarie Sydney TAO Noe 2 Hwiburst Young Cowra Melbourne Malows Uookawideora Parkes Wenborne Duronbatgle and more via Cowra and Parkes with late-fee notices and multiple connections, detailing times and routes across regions.
A meeting of the Forbes Land Board is set at the Court House in Forbes on March 1, 1916, starting at 1 o'clock. The agenda lists multiple cases for contemplation including debts, leases, and property titles among numerous parties and local firms.
Commercial news reports Sydney poultry auctions in Wataoh detailing weekly lot counts and price ranges. It notes varied poultry lots, seasonal demand, and price marks across multiple categories with several entities contributing to the sale.
A wool market report notes 491 bales sold this week with strong competition and volatile prices. Buyers favored staple and midgrade lots, while fineness and length affected demand. Prices fluctuated amid uncertain market conditions, with producers awaiting forthcoming tests and broader market signals.
Thursday auction results list several consignors and lots with prices and weights. Names include A Kennedy Forbes and J Miller Tullamore, with multiple entries showing bids, weights, and dates, reflecting a busy grain and livestock sale at Homebush stock market.
A読 fragment outlines John Fridge & Co promoting a wool sale with 2823 bales cataloged, averaging about £49 1s 0d per bale. It notes 120% of bales offered, with figures from 420 to 104. the sale drew broad participation including named processors and shippers from multiple regions. The piece emphasizes a steady market, with high interest and varied pricing alongside extensive dealer references.
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