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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
8
Telegraphic news from Sydney reports the Minister for Railways predicting a deficit of one million sterling by year end despite higher fares. Amid improved overall state finances, the government pursues cautious reform while facing ongoing losses in rail operations.
Initial Sydney wool sales total 1028 confirmed optimistic sentiment for the season. German and Japanese demand remains strong with purchases in Australia, South Africa, and South America, while Britain hesitates on prices but shows continued buying and synthetic blends expanding use. Regional auction results and quotations indicate sustained activity with ongoing sales through January led by consignors like Mills Rye Park and Kerr Uralla, signaling continued demand for wool and related fabrics.
Racing card style listing shows Malden Handicap divisions with Energiqu e Whispering Smith and Demophon, plus Setton and Cantley Vale Handicaps with multiple entries. Also notes Fleming joins Sydney Civic Commission and Nathan retires, plus poultry firm statistics 328 percent with two million capital and three million value last year.
Goulburn bowlers on holiday tour visited Barbee and played Forbes in the morning at Fothes Howling Green, winning 20 to 10. They then moved to Parkes for an afternoon game with pleasant weather. A planned trip to Cowra was canceled due to members away or already arranged. Forbes seeks next round at Young. concern over fielding a team for the match.
Notice of a clearance sale at Back Prairie Lands near Forbes on Calarle Road starting 10 30 pm. Items include twelve draught horses one ton waggon a farm dray multiple Deering and Massey machines hay seed wheat bags and harness sets with luncheon provided and terms announced as seller retires from farming.
Having secured a First-Class Electrician, the ad promises estimates for all electrical work and gasmanton with a fly proof, odor free solution. It boasts health inspector and doctor endorsements, a simple affordable price, and invites readers to see the value for themselves.
Instructions from Mrs P Shead to sell her entire household furniture and effects at Wombat Street Camp Hill Forbes AGL 2.80 pm including oak bedroom suite beds linen wardrobes dining room and kitchen furniture leather and wire mattress sundry items a tip dray horse and harness sulky and harness gardening tools and more.
Goodwill and existing lease option for premises at Macquarie Street Dubbo, currently Dubbo Motor Garage. Stock listed as at October 1927, tendered as whole or by lot, with usual ten percent conditions. Stock sheets available at F L Keyworth Gray Co Dubbo for inspection and information.
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