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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
3
A garbled note describes a horse named Tem Pat adh winning at his last start on a course near Oak and Seas, with mention of Pomet on Fire and a crowd at the Tow. It references tires, trainers, and a behind-schedule finish, but the readable facts are limited.
Australia shows lower wool stocks in a year with June inventories down and prices steady. Demand from American and Japanese buyers remains strong as manufacturers shift to Continental and Yorkshire supplies. Weather, shipping, and seasonal demand influence exports and the flow of merino wool to Europe and Asia.
A local notice describes a pool event with noisy chatter about a pool at an urban spot. The text mentions community figures and a social gathering with invitations and dancing in a casual, informal tone. The fragmentary OCR text references plans, attendees, and beverages in a casual poolside setting.
A December meeting discusses allocating funds for the ambulance transport service and the boundary dispute involving Parkes. The board considers Forbes arrangements, wages for the superintendent, and who will represent the committee. A proposed delegate list is formed amid scheduling tensions and holiday pauses.
A fragmentary report from a cycle club meeting discusses New Year events, track work, funding and governance. Key figures, venues, and dates are unclear while aims include track improvements, social functions, and organizational duties.
The Golf Club hosted a local cycling and athletics gathering on Monday at the Miropolis Hotel. Key figures including Marsh, Morais, and Birk spoke on rider cooperation, safety, and discipline, urging riders to adhere to rules and support the club’s welfare drive while planning future events and fundraising initiatives.
Classified notice advertising CAWMIEN forwarding services with storage and furniture removal options. Offers petrol kerosene and fuel oil supplies, shipping depot for Atlantis. Includes contact line and printing service, promising to meet requirements and pay on delivery.
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