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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 09, 1948

Page

3

Bedgerabong Tennis Players Score Weekend Wins

Bedgerabong players net two victories over the weekend. Saturday saw the schoolboys win decisively while weather kept spirits high. Sunday the town team hosted Bonnie Royal but lost 23 sets to 19, yet still enjoyed the day. Weather cleared to sunshine, and travel notes mention local river levels rising and field conditions remaining cool and damp.

Bedgers Bromwiches Mra Brough Bederabang Harry Willams

Coal and the Stock Markets Amid Seasonal Rural Outlook

New South Wales faces favorable coastal conditions with limited feed east of the Murray and Murrumbidgee, while grain shortages threaten cooking fuel power. Sheep and cattle markets run strong with high prices for prime stock, yet looming outages could curb demand and pressure prices. observers urge vigilance as spring rains approach and New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency notes favorable market conditions.

New South Wales Murray Murrumbidgee Lomby Faye Jon New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Ltd Eonow

Forbes Sheep Sale Yields Firm Prices Despite Moderate Trade

Goldsbrough Worth Co Ltd reports Forbes sale saw 11 583 sheep with a 62 7 average. Merino ewes and wethers fetched solid bids from buyers at Goulburn Crookwell Moss Vale Narromine Cowra Milthorpe and Bethungra. High lights included a 87 10 Merino ewe line and notable shorn 2 year old ewes. overall attendance was moderate but bidding strengthened as the sale progressed.

Goldsbrough Worth Co. Ltd Forbes Goulburn Crookwell Moss Jamby Corr Cort Wether Lamba Carr Bor Leite

Forbes Market Report Yards 5000 Sheep and Lambs

Forbes sale saw over 5000 fat sheep and lambs yarded with prices quoted for various lots. Prime ewes and wethers ranged 1 to 1/6, lambs 65/1, and heavy woolly types between 41/8 and 72 10 for cross hoggets. Buyers from Sydney, Local and Parkes pressed strong demand across plain, woolly, and meat cuts.

Farmers & Gragiers Co-op, Gay, Ltd Edward Weaver d& Coy Forbes Associated Agenta Sydney Parkes

What the Pastor Sees and the Power of Prayer

A reflective piece recounts a mother praying for her wayward son John Newton who became a sailor and preacher. Her faith, and the prayers of many others guided by Christ, led to transformative conversions including William Cowper and Wilberforce. The message urges mothers to trust God and believe.

J. Ritchie John Gio John Newton Jesus Christ Christ Thomas Scott Thomas Scott William Cowper Tmmenuel Calvary Willian Wilberforce Leigh Richmond Ceed Lissten

Brisbane Wool Sales Close After Three Day Auction

The final auctions of the 47 48 Australian wool selling season ended in Brisbane with 41 000 bales offered over three days. Prices were firm with fine wools at peak levels and other descriptions also firm. Continental buyers led demand, Yorkshire provided moderate support, and American buyers purchased best fine lots. London reports a July sale postponement due to a dock strike. Joint Organisation stocks expected to total 100 900 bales for July sales, including 9 700 Australian, 34 200 New Zealand, and 51 000 South African.

Brisbane Yorkshire Mila America London

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