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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
A historic note discusses evaluating farming methods by results, urging adoption of proven techniques to boost yields. It cites Australian success and calls for adapting science to American needs, emphasizing observation and experimentation as core to agricultural progress.
The record describes a harsh frost blanketing the landscape while construction at Bavings Bank proceeds amid uncertain weather. It notes downed old buildings and ongoing repairs, with references to government actions and market conditions including Sydney wheat prices.
The Local Prosty orton Church held a Young People’s Day yesterday afternoon led by Keys J. AP Dawell. A creative wax titled You’re People’s May was performed by the youth group with Mrs M’Dewell and her sister Mrs helping.
The report lists heat by heat results from a school billiards tournament held on a date in April. Players such as Bulden, Burns, Brownnitt, Nowkus, and others faced opponents including Byles, Thompson, and Hartwell with varied margins. Notable scores include Bulden 4 by Burns and Nowkus 10 by hom, while Lame C8 00 shows a strong finish.
Fragmented text notes players Suede, Hodson, and Heart in a contest, with references to travel, return, and possible suspension or transfer. The garbled OCR obscures details, but indicates a sporting event involving multiple named individuals and teams, plus venue and date hints.
Main and Searight again linked to a Worth Coast property sale. The well known Sydney property is reported to involve a landsale valued at 4188 pounds, located 12 miles from Are on the North Coast. The tract and stock are said to be purchased by Dr. William Daten at NifleraTM Stitlou, Cobar.
On Monday June 24 the town marks Prines of Wales Birthday with Forbes storekeepers' association declaring local shops closed. The Forbes post office will close at noon and reopen later. telegraph office hours are to be announced with a possible morning opening.
The annual Military Ball at the Forbes Half Banat Con opened with Lieut Hunter leading the procession and Mr Myer Mhebd presenting the curtain. About 100 ponies and a ferry were noted, with Mrs Pritchard handling the entrance and Misses J Edwards and J Goodham presiding. The event ran smoothly under the secretary Mr A Minch and committee, praised for its arrangements and decoration.
A Portus PA association meeting was held yesterday morning with fair attendance led by Mr Adh Reymond at the chair. Proceedings include committee appointments and payments for past and present month wages. Names mentioned include Moses CT FT, Hradekel, Ro B. 1 Reymond, A DM Nelson, and the Smoke concert committee Messrs Ace Harddek nui P Addison.
Fragmented notes show Chariton and Connolly linked names and motions on land board items. Words indicate approval, commendations, and withdrawals, with references to assessments and application statuses under an old act.
Personal details mix with community notes as Mr Teg, Weaver and others contest elections, while Macaystrele and Pinnacle station ventures surfaced. Warren visits, and a tragic run of accidents, funerals, and local letters from Forbes district reflect a lively but troubled week.
At a Forbes Municipal Council meeting Aldermen discussed Dr Johnson of Parkes alleging water quality issues. Debate focused on testing Lachlan River supply, with support for water analysis and ongoing filtration plant improvements to meet Tropomdt scheme concerns.
A late 19th century note reports a rehearsal of The Pirates of Penzance at Lowh hall to benefit the hospital. Proceeds go to the hospital. no complimentary tickets. G F Cochran runs a box office. Myr How of Tachlan-street handles painting scenery. Attendees and helpers from various locals contribute. Misses Gilchrist and Clara Gilchrist are noted as active society members.
A remand occurred in a case involving alleged unlawful gambling at a venue on Waite village road. Defendants Molungy Yowell and associates faced charges including carrying on an unlawful game and public nuisance. Evidence and testimony were presented by Constable Colonian Rave and others, with further proceedings set at Parks.
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