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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
5
Local notices report English footballers visiting Parkes, a hospital fundraising ball, a public franchise vote, and a raffle scandal. Items cover court matters, billiards results, and Cowra race entries with details on event dates, venue notes, and prices.
The Sheep Show and Dog Trials at Forbes drew hundreds of men to the showground under clear skies. Local buyers and prominent state figures examined ram and ewe breeds as the auction opened with lively bidding. The event showcased the Sheep Centre concept and emphasized future shows and sales as central to the industry.
The secretary of the Show Society Anderson reported higher morale and gate takings than expected on the first day. Country Women’s Association members praised the event outcomes, with financials and treatments provided as part of the day’s activities.
Promoter signals Heeney likely victory in a match with Dempsey as Tex Richard and Heaney converge for a likely contest in New York. The report notes tension and betting interest, with expectations centered on Heeney prevailing over Dempsey in a tied series setting.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Bey and Bes living over months with unclear phrases. Names and places are garbled, lacking cohesive report or verifiable details.
The fragment contains garbled phrases about poverty, capital, and governance with multiple proper nouns and vague references. It mentions names like Leome, Balinne, Fabio, and HyerALOHE, but the text remains unintelligible, lacking coherent events or dates.
A fragmented notice invites bids for booth spaces at the Bogan Gate Show. Event dates, contact details, and vendor eligibility are partially readable, urging interested firms to apply soon for installation, permits, and booth setup.
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