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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1927
Page
3
A detailed account describes tensions and plays in a local tennis match or basketball style contest involving Fifield and Coondo. The narrative covers delays, key passes, crowd response, and late scoring moments amid a high turnout and charged atmosphere.
A report from Albert notes a meeting of the Mercenary Chien Committee Saturday. Attendees include Mrs Selby and Mr Welse with plans for a conference in Orange next Thursday on the election of women district officers.
The Parkes A n ied Association discussed awarding prizes for lucerne displays at the ancient show. Debate centered on judging timing and regional rainfall effects, with prizes of 1st £ and 2nd £ 5 200d Mesars offered by W W Watson H W K Nock and E J Johnson for the top two entries. Detailed cultivation notes and care for lucerne were read aloud, including sowing depth and grazing guidance, to inform growers across districts.
Farmers are advised on lucerne cultivation in arid conditions. Proper seed selection and thorough seed preparation are essential. Use long fallows, adequate moisture in year one, and careful weed control. Seed testing and reports from the Department of Agriculture are recommended for best results.
A letter from Hon. I Stokes Minister for Agriculture informs MLA Mr Bot Test and Mae Forbes branch of the Graniere Association that the abolition of Pastures Protection Boards will be considered. It states the minister will weigh the branch’s protection needs while the broader administration of PP Boards is finally addressed.
The Forbes Advocate markets its premium commercial printing as essential for business success in Central Weet. The message urges readers to use its services to maintain professional standards and avoid business shortcomings.
Welcome rain fell over the district last weekend with heavy frosts and sunny days. Mr and Mrs T Croft have returned from Sydney, Brewarrin and surrounds need rain, sheep moved for pasture, Mr J Ludlow bought Anoulderwood, Wamboyne Laurelle Park tennis clubs played a match won by visitors, Mr J McCormack reported 04 percent littered lambs from one paddock at about 61 percent overall.
The Frakine Six, introduced in Breepe, adopts metric displacement and European labeling while promising strong performance. The Erskine Six, with 146.1 cubic inches displacement, claims 24 miles per imperial gallon and a top speed near 60 miles per hour, with acceleration to 25 mph in about 4 seconds and easy climbing of steep grades.
A bold note from The Forbes Advocate urges readers to support local commerce. It emphasizes high standards and prompts business owners to improve their practices to reap community trust and success.
Willowdene visits Back Yamma, losing by one set while Woo Noom and Willowdene prepare for a rematch. Dubbo to Forbes on July 10. police games at Forbes see Bu Kowra fall and tea and dinner hosted by the home side. Doon teams travel to Walton, Grenfell friendly draws, and a July 22 23 tournament near Forbes with six singles and doubles entries.
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