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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
6
Partial notice announces postponement of the Prince's visit to New South Water with a full reorganization of plans. June 16 and 17 declared public holidays, with rail and tramway double time on June 16 and 17. Special fares and excursions canceled. new arrangements to be advertised. Country school vacation extended to Friday June 26.
A humorous account notes tabular profits from Forbes Jockey Club with secretary Tadhunter reporting a clear £205 amid drought. Mentions Warroo squire Charles MacPhillamy and Bruce Lowe’s disciple backing imported stallion Blue Trout for Gratton Queen of the Day, plus various Cowra race names and handicaps.
The report notes Forbes travel plans to Alvetown to meet Awetown in a junior competition. It mentions related games including Forbes Pederrain versus Cularle at Forbes, with a possible test of form amid rumored team changes and a potential training trail with old-era players.
T. E. Crane the practical tailor announces arrival in Forbes at Templar Street. He promotes neat home styling and the real thing in style and finish, claiming expertise gained from prior A I F service and Cul experience.
Prow announces purchase of Mee Pepper's Fruit and Refreshment Rooms on Rankin Street and will continue the business with up to date lines and offerings.
The Grenfell Bowling Club officially opened in a large gathering of members and visitors. Forbes Club sent twenty members to Grenfell for friendly relays, with Grenfell players prevailing. Prominent Forbes figures praised hospitality and a gold medal presentation honored A. J. Baldock and Grenfell members.
Anderson and Foreman announce themselves as sole distributors for Forbes and District, offering samples and booklets to customers and retailers. The notice highlights exclusive rights and contact details for orders.
The report notes rain fell across the state Tuesday night easing drought in parts, improving germination prospects for wheat and helping pasture. Yet stock losses persist with lambing failing and few gains for sheep and cattle, while further rain is needed within three months to avert broader losses. A list documents rainfall in towns from Harmedman to Blayney and beyond, charting regional totals.
Incomplete text references Geddes natives and drought but provides no clear event or outcome. The fragment hints at drought conditions and local implications but lacks concrete details or names to form a full report.
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