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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1924
Page
1
Playing at Dubbo last Saturday Orange defeated the centre 102 points to notional. The match highlighted Orange's offensive drive and strong defense as they secured a decisive victory in the Gurtrell Shield context.
The Turon Shire Council forbids any motor cycle events on shire roads prompting Back to Bathurst committee to seek removal of the embargo. Local canvassing by Messrs Guy Bear and Fell raised 11 new members and £27 6s in donations for Forbes Coursing Club as it moves toward fundraising goals. Mr FW Aster to act as secretary with a meeting at Kellys Post Office Hotel tonight.
Cricket scored three centuries in Bathuret Ist grade as Peel's V Linnane hit 134 in 100 minutes and J Schoefield made 117 while George's Plain played Methodiats with R Liegd on 129. Roy Sargeant of Batlers requests Cup match status for Anniversary Day at Orange. At stadiums overseas Louis Prees beat Alf Simmons in Sydney, Al Stewart defeated Algy Daniels in Melbourne, and Johnny Regan lost to Harry Young in Brisbane. Bathuret horse work grows to 40 ahead of Anniversary Day meeting, with Canterbur y Park racing results led by Marcinelle and Windwhal tle in assorted handicaps. Local colt by Kenilworth debuts praised by judges.
Swedish champion Arne Borg and rival Charlton raced in a swimming championship at Manly with Moss Christie and Ernest Henry also racing. Charlton won by 70 yards, Borg equaling a world record time of 6 11 46 while Christie finished third. Borg and Christie had strong showings, interviews praised Charlton as a superb swimmer and Borg as a great sportsman.
Panic in the back legs and groin headaches restless sleep cloudy urine rheumatism and swelling signal kidney trouble. Gruen Health Salts in warm water each morning claim to cleanse the system and restore health priced 2/8 per bottle. Elliott Bros Rust Brug Co sell nationwide.
A new term welcomes Mr Campbell to Wolaros Grammar School joining Mr L N Connell formerly of Geelong Grammar and Guildford Preparatory. The article notes Orange offers climate advantages for education and invites parents to write for details.
The Wattle Tea Rooms on Rankin Street reports a surge in patrons thanks to its newest up-to-date soda fountain. The shop offers cool drinks and a busy, bustling scene as customers seek refreshment.
Auction sales conducted in any churt of the state and district agent reach Dalgety & Co. Ltd. Liberal advances made on wool and produce. Parkes Forbes and Peak Hill listed for low rate lending. state the requirements and block and property lists on application.
A fragment lists Clydy Engineering Works, Gaston Bros, Agricultural Implements, Dan gar Gedge Co, Lister and Fairbanks Morse Engines, Lister sheep shearing machines, Alston Clyde, Southern Croas and Metters Windmills and Humping Plants, Case Oil Tractors, Chevrolet Motor Cars, Dwyer's Sulkies, Talty's Harness, Guardian Assurance Co, and others.
Walter H. R. Stitt of Forbes presents a list of sheep tar branding and brand names for horses and cattle. The note details apyglass references and indicates branding practices for livestock identification.
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