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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1925
Page
1
After this date all persons found trespassing or wandary holding will be prosecuted without respect to persons. Parsons removing horses or other stock without authority will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law.
L M Tinman announces taking over the well known Hotel Club House and pledges best practice. The establishment will offer spirits true to label, wines, ales, and first class cuisine with excellent accommodation and every traveler’s comfort. Proprietor L M Tinman invites contact.
Charles G C Brownhill with twenty years in commerce and eight years with Vigors and Sky FuCPA begins practice at Cilices In Sydney. The report notes his resume includes professional experience and current affiliation details as he enters the local field.
A £20 reward is offered for information leading to the conviction of persons stealing stock from Wandary. Sheep ear mark W on the back of the ear, sheep tar brand, horse and cattle brand spygleas. Walter H. R. Stitt, Forbes.
E H Byrnes carrying forwarding and general agent announces removal of his office from Lachlan Street to Spring Street near the Strand Picture Theatre. Goods and parcels carted to any part of town. Furniture removed and stored. Daily trains. Contracts for town carrying. Local agent for Dalgety Co wheat buyers. Sydney Fire Office and British Traders Insurance Co agents.
Classified ad notice states that advertisements for the paper will be received in Sydney by Gordon and Gotch Ltd, Bar rack Street, Country Press Co op, Reuters Ltd, Castlereagh Street Castlereagh.
Winchcombe and Caron report confidence that wool values will rule in January at satisfactory levels with some doubt on exact rate ranges. New Zealand prices at Climatechurch auctions rose versus December, Merinos scarce, crossbreds dominant. Tasmania saw a 6 percent decline while Merinos were plentiful. Despite fluctuations, prices are not expected to change dramatically from last half year. Millowners abroad complain of high raw material costs. Australia’s manufacturers suffer similarly, likely to persist. Wool remains scarce with abundant machinery, broader demand evident. America acts as purchaser, while buyers seek reasonable rates. If all buyers act with vigor, wool could reach unexpected levels. danger lies in a potential boom followed by a slump. Prices high but not driven by speculative buying. steady confidence remains in the price outlook. Variations possible but sale results likely excellent.
In a leading article the Independent quotes The American journal arguing that the Prohibition Act lacks sacred quality to opponents. It says resistance is quiet but stubborn and that to a large minority prohibition may be a blunder. The piece asserts the law will not be obeyed or enforced and that many Americans view it as not a bad law.
Sporting the Turf reports Canterbury races results from Saturday with jumpers and handcaps. Lord Satin and Royal Bardolph dead heat in Jumpers Flat. Flying Handicap winners Little Mary Rock Dove Bellambi. Nursery Handicap won by Hatrera. Highweight Divisions won by Peeka and Melia. Canterbury Handicap taken by Budorean. Walter Handicap first division St Bryde. end division Lilang Dainty Toy College Girl.
Boxing night reports detail Jack Dillon defeating Larry Johnson in a 10th round stoppage at one stadium while Gene Fernandez KOed Joe Esler in the sixth round at Brisbine Stadium. Junior weight figures and towel mention appear in the sketched scores and notes.
At the Sydney Stadium 10,000 watched C Walker win the 9 mile international derby with Arthur Spencer and William Grimm of the United States second and third. The winning time was 2 minutes 16 seconds amid loud cheers. A Melbourne motor-paced event drew about 20,000 last Saturday night with F Corry beating F Cozzo Uno by half a lap in 14.473, eclipsing the track record by ten seconds. W 8 Smith of Westralia also competed, while H Opperman was defeated by R Johnson in two heats before Opperman set a new motor-paced handicap record.
Weights announced for opening and several handicaps at Condobolin tomorrow with entries including Mort dale Tom Tee Greybush Oray Kengal My Sunrise and others in Publican's Purse BrideGraft Pantling Myce and more. The list also notes riders and weights for Barratta Mildoon Lord Disgrace Youtaro Myee Paw Thew and Ranstar among others.
The 1925 public holidays are the same as last year except the Prince of Wales birthday is removed and Anzac Day kept. Observances include January 26 Anniversary Day April 10 Good Friday April 11 Easter Saturday April 12 Easter Monday April 25 Anzac Day June King s Birthday August 3 Bank Holiday October Eight hour Day December 25 Christmas Day December 26 Boxing Day Forbes Soldiers memorial calls for support by becoming a subscriber.
Dalgety and Co Ltd advertises competitive rates across the state including block and property lists upon application. District agents Parkes Forbes and Pook Hill promote liberal advances on wool and stock and invite readers to submit their requirements.
Notice to advertisers that copy changes must reach by 4 p.m. Monday for Tuesday issues and by 10 p.m. Thursday for Friday issues. Changes received earlier ensure better handling and display. role remains unchanged.
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