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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1935
Page
2
A testimonial from Mrs. A raw of 69 Folfe Street Sydney claims Doane Ointment cured long standing piles. She reports relief when other preparations failed and notes no recurrence for years. The advertises the product via Cha mple and a store in Melbourne, urging trial.
A reader requests clarification on all Young billheads letterhead and account handling for the Advocate envelope and related stationery. The inquiry seeks consistency in typography and official markings across Advocate communications.
A fragmentary history recounts the Forbes Advocate and Western Sun papers, the rise of Forbes press owners, and the town’s early businesses. It notes founders and proprietors of the Wellington Times, Forbes newspapers, and related firms, along with shops, hotels, and merchants that shaped Forbes’ early local commerce.
Forbes ban tightens rules after a troubled season. selectors vow to curb rough play as Herb Maguire and other stars face possible penalties. Tumut edges Forbes in a close match while St Joseph’s High beats their foe 1 0. A special train to Forbes awaits 400 spectators for the Mookler Cup clash next Sunday.
The Forbes Jockey Club and the W.O. R.A. faced renewed contention after comments by Mr. A. J. Meagher. The Forbes committee reviewed actions, questioned the W.O.R.A. handling, and considered whether to forward a resolution. Debate touched on confidence, conduct of officers, and calls for improved pacing in the West region.
Wilga A and Wilga B teams win on Nelson Park courts and St Laurence beat Town 7 sets to 1. Matches feature Mrs Peters, Miss Scotner, Mrs Parslow, Miss Hath, Bonnie Doon victory for Wilga B, and strong showings from Johnson Ruger and Chesber.
The Golf draw for next Tuesday July 20 lists four some pairings led by Mrs W. Harriman. Details names many pairs including Turter Harrelson Gale McLean, Walker Johnston Jones, Barr Ming Walah Francks Green, Nott Garrard Noble Honawsay, McLennon Sweeney, Cox Gweetey Hale Woollett, Martin Deacon, Dewpsey Inn, Steel Fitegerald and others. Several pairs are unable to participate and must inform the secretary by 11 a.m. on game day. Continuous reader notes show Misses Skelton Borsen Morgan Conver Gaming King Baxter Booth Webber Corscadeny.
A girls hockey match at the Whynets oval saw Grenfell travel for a rough contest with the Whynets. The local side won narrowly amid an uneven, low spirited display, with Mrs McMillan in charge, and Dh Amey credited with the lone goal.
The letter discusses the Forbes Follies Hockey Club, notably players Aianes C. Davey G. Davey and M. Wiggins, in their effort to win the Cabot Cup against the Condobolin Boomerangs. It argues for fair play, names several players considered for selection, and notes possible involvement of New South Wales representatives.
The item names Forbes Garage on Rivkin Street and Rankin Street premises now run by Reg A Oxley, with Henry Bovage as machinery agent on Lachlan Street, plus T McDade boot plate on Rankin Street and A G F Bolin Jeweller on Lachlan Street opposite the Boldiers Monument. The article hints at broader column news for older and newer readers.
The postponed junior championship for the Gripu Copla is set to begin tomorrow morning at 0.30 o'clock on Town courts. Contenders include N. Ford, K. Jones, L. Hodge, P. Cannon, and A. Nelson with three more competitors joining. The Weaver Cup semifinals are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Wilga A faces Boonie Doon on Town courts in the day’s matches.
The Albion Trophy shooting list tops with F Crippin leading at the 500 yard mound. Donated to the Rifle Club by a donor, the list shows Crippin as the top shooter with the best points in the event.
Wilga A team fields players like W Head and J Read for two friendlies against Boune Doon and Lachlan Vale on Wilgs courts while Lachlan Vale lists players such as J Peeney and L Ashcroft for the away clash. St John Club meets Lakeview next Sunday at 10, with ladies arriving late at 2. Nelson Parish Club hosts a mixed American tournament on Sunday.
Souths defeated Saints 3 2 in a tight Willow Avenue game. L Treanor scored twice and E Ible added a goal for Souths, while J Niven and others starred for Saints. Saints struggled to counter Souths early lead before mounting a late push that fell short.
At Forbes Police Court yesterday morning before Mr K M Cash J P Frederick Egan aged 48 was fined one pound for two days of a charge of drunkenness.
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