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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
5
Fragmentary score ledger records at Avontram farm detail players such as Winans, Woolley, Hat, Gregory, Malin and Maller with runs, categories, and partnerships. Mentions weather impact and a morning session with a game decision involving Tuten and Bugowra, noting rain risk.
A Forbes Jockey Club committee meeting at Australia Hall on Tuesday eight discussed attendance, motions by Mr A J Stey and requests to Buckland. A program for the forthcoming show was approved, with printer dates noted. a twelve month schedule was drafted and submitted for approval. Mr W C Brooke will set race dates before the WDRA.
A fragmentary OCR notice tracks a local athletic meet with scattered names and a Wednesday event. It mentions participants including Hath, Gunn, Haynes, Clothier, Sherritt, and D. Splae, with references to a Vormily event and a time around a Wednesday session. The legible bits imply a track and field or similar assembly in a town setting.
The Wednesday rifle meet at Forbes Range saw limited scores with top marks by Hawke Wan who emerged as the sole eligible shooter in Wednesday’s batch. Other notable scores included 20.0 and 40 across several competitors, while E Drang M23 and Wor contributed mid range totals.
The death of Mr Charlee Boyd at his Round Hill residence last Wednesday morning is reported with deep regret. He was 58, had been active in local welfare and the Round Hill district, and is survived by a widow two sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements were announced, with services at the Catholic cemetery led by Father Forsey. The report notes his involvement with the HAGOWRA and local clubs, and reports months of illness preceding death from whooping cough and exhaustion.
The piece notes a large evening event by the Indian Playade organization in Grenfell District, praised for efficient execution and social impact. Leaders from Farmora & Setherton Association attend council. a new branch forms under official organizers. future elections planned for several posts. Also mentions Barmera & Grazie Co-op Ca trucking wheat out to Gareeme and Grawin.
A reader columns piece discusses a Moxie warmer and its unclear naming, noting a 24 item limit and a 13 diameter detail. It warns about stock availability and a potential in-store prohibition if Morin is out. The tone cites consumer confusion and a need for clarity on product labeling and inventory.
Fragmentary notice mentioning funds 11000 pounds and probate policies. References to E B Trent traveling agent, P O Box Ak, Yonae. No clear event date or complete names. May reflect financial assurance and burial reserves in an on site notice.
A public notice warns that anyone shouting or causing disturbance on Cadow street will be prosecuted without regard to partons Leahy. The terse alert underscores local enforcement of order and potential legal action.
Heinke announces readiness to receive all offers for the bacon curing facility project. Post office and contact details appear, with location Willowdene and porch numbers provided as part of the inquiry.
Eveline Party and Dance advertised by the Church of England Social Society. The notice states the event, originally advertised for Thursday the 20th, will be held in the Town Hall on Wednesday the 29th at 3 p.m. Local residents are invited to attend.
A public notice announces sale of Gold Saver Soap, Magic, Primcope and Crown Soap under the Pure Foods Act. It warns the goods do not burn hands or face like home made soap. Tallow bought for cash or exchange offered.
Orange special stock sale announced by owners with instructions to liquidate by public auction at Orange Corporation Sale Yards. Auction to be conducted at the sale yards, detailing ownership and item description.
Auction advertises 1000 Choige Store cattle and 1350 Cronabred Hoggets with excellent condition. Emphasizes detailed stock lines including 40 foundation 2 tir, 1960 Comeback Wet-Wey Wooleners, and assorted showy livestock. Sale opens Thursday next June 80th at Orange with all stock to be viewed prior by purchasers.
A terse public notice from A. G. Jones of South Torres informs residents of Forbes and surrounding district about proposed new provisions for work at reasonable prices. The wording emphasizes affordable rates and calls attention to adjustments affecting local labor and services.
Financial ledger notes show expenditure categories for Public Works and Health, plus Public Services and Shire Property. Audited statements list assets, liabilities, and sundry creditors with signatures of Rawlin, Lomita, and Forbes, dated 1921 to 1934, noting auditor Allen & Allen and government statistician Smith.
In conjunction with J. C. Kean, 40 head of horses will be sold at Public Auction at the Glantone Hotel on Saturday, June 25. Includes a rubber-tyred sporting sulky and a trotting horse. Dated notice lists heavy drought conditions and general sale details.
Executors of the late Walter Comming Watt offer a wide ranging household and farm sale by public auction. Items include dining furniture, ward robes, linen, crockery, beds, dressers, office furniture, plant cattle wagons and harness, wool machinery, tools, and farm equipment. sale begins 10:00 AM. Auction lot list repeats numerous household and farm items.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a notice about land and stock belonging to Hemunagic Note Land and Stock to be addressed at an intermediate date. The readable items mention Wombaborn and Avellonsory Parken and BEDOF LA Manage in unclear context. Further clarity is needed for full details.
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