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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1928
Page
3
The Forbes annual Show in September gains a prime mover in wood chopping events as Mr J T Carr offers to supply all logs for the display without payment. At the show committee meeting the offer was accepted with thanks. A member praised Carr for making the novel event a success and commended his sportsmanship.
Group 15 beat Group 1 1 to 2 at Parkes with players named for Wednesday’s match. Full-back E Taplin Yeoval and five forwards including N Quinn Parkes and Dempsey Peak Hill earn spots, plus emergencies Wilson Parkes and Marsh Cowra. Curtain raiser lists Cowdery Cowras and Green Canowindra among selection.
Wongajong Road gates faced petitions to remove them as most users rely on horses and sulkies, not cars, especially during floods. Council discussed keeping one gate and removing the rest, noting the road serves horse teams to Forbes and stock marketing, and will cut up when flooded.
Rainfall measured 33 points by 9 p m Saturday, 6 points Saturday morning, and 38 points by 9 am today, totaling 77 points for the weekend. Forbes Debating Society discussed badges but kept costs. secretary K O Anderson reported a debit balance of £166 15s 7d.
Mr. W. Vincent spoke at the Forbes Debating Society half year meeting in the Town Hall urging residents to boost Forbes. He contrasted Australian towns with American boosters and urged nationwide promotion. The gathering included J. Hill with humorous readings and concluded with supper, noting a planned discussion for July 27 and ongoing hospital board tensions with doctors.
At the Forbes sub branch annual meeting, members described the town as dead while citizens ignored Returned Soldiers' Association events. Interjections contrasted gloom with humor as speakers discussed donations for a club and paying the annual dues, with quips about rising funds and stiff competition.
Jemalong Shire Council met Friday to consider road repairs including metal crossing water table drains at Lachlan Park Forbes and Amber’s area, widen water tables, and inspect Cookamidgera Parkes Road. Engineers to report on several segments. Main Roads Board approves 8000 pounds for Forbes Grenfell Road with reduced maintenance volume. Federal Aid agrees to Forbea Kugowra grant with council contributing 90 pounds toward 5254.
Weights released for Forbes Jockey Club July meeting on Thursday and Friday July 10 and 20. Maiden Handicap features Bronse Helen and Pater Lalor among others. Flying Handicap includes Songlte Silvered Gold and Thelma's Fortune. First Trial Stakes lists Poppy's Brewer and many others. July Handicap shows Lapa Bearoug and Sir Graves Aa among contenders with numerous weights listed.
Monday forecast calls for general rain across New South Wales with possible heavy falls on the tableland slopes and plains. Drivers should prepare for wet conditions and reduced visibility in affected areas.
The piece argues high land taxes burden rural landlords, threatening holdings and prompting calls for reform. Mentions possible abandonment of some estates and cites observers and local names in a 19th century context.
Tenders are invited for the conveyance of mails over listed routes from January to August. Full particulars of services and rates obtainable at the local Post Office and General Post Office Sydney. Tenders close at the Post Office, Brdney, at 240 am August. W285 J. OW. TTO, Deputy Postmaster General.
The Jemalong Shire Council invites sealed tenders by 4 oclock on the 26th for contracts 1928/82 1088/33 and 12s A supplying materials from Morbes quarry and road works on Morbes Orange Road Fort Orange range. Tenders require security deposit of 5 percent. T C Jago Shire Clerk Forbes July 1 1938.
Tenders are invited for the Bogan Gate Show Booth at the Bogan Gate Show Ground for the Annual Show on August 22 1928. Lower tender not necessarily uncoupled. Tenders close Saturday July 21 at noon. J Egan Secretary Bogan Gate P A Association. The Grand National Steeplechase at Flemington was won by the second favorite Namera who started 7 to 1.
An Australian classified ad promises easy money from home confectionery work with no experience needed. It offers free outfit, price guaranteed freight on orders, and a free booklet by Liberty Confectionery College at Gladstone Chambers Sydney.
Optician D J Bone of Orange announces a fortnights visit to Forbes on Wednesday July 11. Consulting rooms will be at the Vandenberg Hotel and appointments may be arranged at Knaptoo's Pharmacy. Woods Great Peppermint Cure For Influenza Colds.
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