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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1914
Page
3
Advertisement notice appears to outline subscription rates and advertising space terms for quarters and years with unclear spelling and fragmented phrases. The text lists per quarter and per annum charges, advances, and standing ad arrangements, though many words are garbled.
In Forbes on Saturday Bedgerabong beat South Wandary 3 sets to 0 and 12 games to 46. The event featured pairs and singles with Rowley Smith and others prevailing over Whiting Doyle Mahle and Elliott, while Peasley starred in singles before Bedgerabong secured the win.
A lively afternoon at Mr P F Turner's court in Orange Real saw Iona and the Rovers contest a series of singles and doubles matches. Multiple results listed include Flynn, Turner, Cleary, Kerr, and others, with the Rovers claiming victory in several pairings. local club activity continued with ongoing drawn-out fixtures and plans for upcoming matches.
Miss Lily Jones honored at a town hall farewell dance as she nears marriage to Mr RK C Cooper. About 150 friends attend. speeches praise her sunny disposition and social leadership in Forbes. Guests present silver gifts and a toast is offered. the celebration continues into the small hours with music provided by local performers.
Commercial news notes a short entry on 17th bet in Wisconsin describing steers of good light weight and an odd pen of quality heifers with inferior cows. Strong beef competition at last week’s high values. yarded 37 head with Furness 36 steers from Laid to LRPLS, average value quoted. Skuthorpe sold fat deep scarce, medium quality make 17 1, tow pete 24, interior lamb 15.
Official correspondence from 1914 notes tender advertisements for a new classroom at Parkesborough public school with lodging by 2 pm on July 2. It also confirms the ministerial approval of Hed Hill as a polling place within Ashburnham electoral district and publication in the Government Gazette.
Correspondence argues that true unity requires ending bigotry and sectarianism. It critiques coercive federation by the numerically strong, cautions against Home Rule dominance, and urges tolerance to heal Ireland’s disunion and form a peaceful federation through mutual concession.
The Forbes Advocate reports a guaranteed weekly circulation above 2000 copies, highlighting strong reach in its market. The assertion emphasizes reliable distribution figures, signaling solid readership and advertising value for local campaigns.
Wheat stacked at stations on the western line includes Forbea 12 004 Parkes 309 Molong 4600 Manidra 21 151 Narroming 10 000 Peak Hill 18 796 Canowindra 19 351 Grenfell 24 717 Wellington 10 623 Gearle 64 155 During the past month wheat is being hurried to Sydney. At Forbes during peak season upwards of 100 000 bags were stacked.
Residents are informed that alterations to New Premier are finished and the venue now serves the general public with a large writing room. The establishment offers Pure Australian wine by the glass, with brands like Penfolds and Lindemanns, wines in bulk and bottled, assorted case mixtures, and custom jars. Aerated water and soft drinks are available, and cool rooms cater to the merchant trade.
A weather and incident report notes a fire including crops and stacks, a damaging hailstorm, and an accident on a farm under special farmer's policy coverage. Government agents inspect the scene as farmers assess losses and seek assistance.
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