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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 26, 1929

Page

3

Grenfell Town Sees New Business and Civic Projects

Grenfell prepares for a boom as five new businesses set signs, while major schemes like the Bogelong water project at about £50,000, an £8,000 State Savings Bank, and a £4,000 school advance. Local personal news tracks arrivals, appointments, and a hospital death amid show committee tensions and sports results.

Grenfell Cracer Atartei State Savings Bank A. Edale Melbourne Ryan Tracey

Fined for Possums and Cyanide at Parkes Court

Robert Henry Driscoll aged 27 was fined 61 pounds in Parkes police court for using cyanide to destroy possums and for possessing eleven skins. Frederick Martin faced related charges, with a further hearing set for August 21. The magistrate called cyanide poisoning highly serious as livestock losses grew.

Robert Henry Driscoll Parkes Driscoll Frederick Martin Mr. Emerstson Martin Ball

GOOLAGONG Car Smash and Local News Highlights

From Our Own Correspondent reports a car overturn near Goolagong with occupants escaping unharmed. The piece notes Mrs Waters and her infant returning to Carinda, a motor accident death of Mr Donnelly, a church appeal for Canberra funds, a primary school report, a heavy frost and golf tennis results including Emerald Hill vs Grenfell and Mandandaera vs Goolagong with Grenfell leading 13 sets to 13.

Heir Mr. Donnelly H. Donnelly C.F Guodagal Donnelly Messra T. Melliday Geo, Boland A. Owens Dunleavy Canberra McDonald Sub Boxfiel Mias McInnen Crompton Emerald Hill Grenfell

Boots and Fists Friendly Match Ends With Brawl

In a rugby league friendly at Cowra recreation ground on Sunday, players clashed early and a stoppage followed by punches led to Cowra being reduced to 11 men against Eugowra’s 11. Cowan won 11 to 9 amid rule-breaking and expulsions.

Cowra Eugowra Cowra Recreation Ground Lachlan N. Hyall Fista Cowderoy Toohey

Cowra Council weighs fate of expensive electrical plant

The Cowra Council accepted a Burrinjuck electricity supply but did not decide whether to scrap the local plant. The plant and buildings cost 25,000 pounds after 12,000 pounds for reticulation, with an alderman saying the plant could become junk once Burrinjuck is connected, in about five months.

Cowra Public Works Department Burrinjuck Holman W. LN Bereerom

Advoca te Wedding Invitations Craft Printers

The Advocate prints wedding invitations and program booklets offering custom design and printing services. Craft Printers handles layout, typography, and paper selection for formal event stationery.

Insurance debate on footballers injuries at Canowindra meeting

Sydney Daily reports on rugby league insurance plans after injuries to players like Bob Spicer at Canowindra last Sunday. Debate focused on premium cost and payouts of up to £4 a week for loss of work and £3 3/4 for medical expenses with delays in receiving benefits highlighted.

Bob” Spicer Canowindra Parkes Keith Dubbington Babbington Guardian Seorey Ramblers

Notice on Burrawang Station Prosecution Reward Offered

Trespasser on Burrawang South Station Yarrabandal to be prosecuted A reward of £100 for removal of stock and £50 for evidence leading to conviction in respect of unlawful damage. D W Warde Manager Woode Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds advertised.

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