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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 25, 1928

Page

3

Our Boys Defeat Peak Hill In Showground Contest

Our Boys triumphed over Peak Hill by 30 points to 0 at the Showground yesterday. Le Johnson starred as a veteran, while May Ryan notes the win and the crowd’s reaction as the team solidifies form ahead of the season.

AIP Whiners Vorbes Old Hondefoutea Wyalong Potata Pulkback Rhiekman Threequarters A. Parklow Hugs Cage Fraser Mvenigth the Hrocque Halftwek McCormack Forwocile McKay Glenoy Simo Pércoo le Johnson Veter Haguund Australia Betsbane Om Bateuray

Parkes Races Post Weights For Parkes June Meeting

Weights published for Parkes June meeting covering Wednesday and Thursday races. Listed are numerous entries with weights near 7 to 9 stone, including Mohien Mandleap King's Count Cumulun Moncella Bialkey Purnle Pod Polly Gag Domerica Almurttty and many others, indicating final weights and a mix of mare and gelding entries across events. The list includes notable horses such as Parkes Maiden fields and foray of Maiden Minobert Mage Miner My Blue er Hanilewp Wrestle and others, with several entries showing weights around 7.0 to 9.0 and some with uncertain spellings due to OCR.

Parkes Wednesay Mohien Mandleap King’s Count Cumulun Moncella Bialkey Bounter Peter Lalor Hav Purnle Pod Polly Gag Domerica Almurttty Madge Miraer Voutcolor Rastun Maid of Alwynne Sunny Dab Dare Aml Aebr Vate Kuluata Hlukler Andieap Doyelin Veomle Amber Wok Kal Ayr Dighion Prince Ned Worthy Beat Spanieh Beggar Don Proof Murelmare Wushion Popular Rocknates Rowehigt TA Dugia Mone Nuone Gariady Justius Mandleap Shrapnel Hevlevin Silent Gold Tremble Joan Rogers Ayy Ditton Deut Kylemore Worthy Brat Aud Nameu Whittow Misa Joy My Mop Cinmagonaly Widowvale Knowing Polymare Gobabing Demetrio Jule the Angie Portun Klugiy Coane Ashvale Alter Hhendionp Blheat Gold Tromble Ammbur Mack Jomn Nouiorett Doo Hruot Suimarang Spaututh Rerraf Makelmery Coreula KA Pillow Popwlar Nockusere Herlbeay Raronens Duaumony Reach Das Minbler Humuleas Gilone Ave Bihan Davelin Dadortn Wokety Mike

Tribute to long-time workers and contractors honored

In a local correspondence note, readers are asked to read about the men who worked at the Auiosey Mouse project and those who contributed to the church and town work. The letter mentions names such as Gennge J Phonon and Walter Thomson and Harry Hogerman, noting their workmanship and roles with several local churches and towns.

Phonon Ald Walter Thomson Heine Harry Hogerman Harry Rogers Manson Meagher Grimsted

War and Promise Onir Ves Pu Wromis

Fragmentary lines describe a wartime scene with drifting phrases about promise and fate. Readers glimpse a distant conflict, unsure events, and a sense of peril amid distorted wording and partial names. The text hints at a broader story, but details remain unclear.

Caragabal Wins Home Match Against Wystong Reserve

Caragabal played the Wystong reserve team on the home ground, Sunday, with a 20 to 8 score in favor of Caragabal. The event carried a general upbeat tone, noting a public show, a new hall committee elected, and a smooth financial position for the hall, to be handed over later. Mr Jack Levelt will now run the Royal Hotel capably, while Geo Madden is recovering after two weeks in Grenfell Hospital. Nirrinya defeated our tennis seconds at home 4 matches to 0.

Poothall Caragapal Wystong Caragabal James Pratt Royal Fiotel Hull Royal Hotel Cape Jack Levelt Geo. Madden Grenfell Aidly Nirrinya

Mysterious bones and a vanished whaler tale

A fragmentary report links a long vanished whaler Paddy the Fidler to bushranger Frank Gardiner through a muddled Grenfell tale. German immigrant Big Fred reportedly hid money from horse trading in Grenfell, vanished after a planned sale, with police still seeking him.

Forbes Grenfell Paddy the Fidler Paddy Frank Gardiner Gardiner Fund Tin Grentott Big Fred Wehien Juznio

Fragmented OCR Snapshot of Local Notice

A garbled OCR passage presents partial phrases and scattered words about local matters. The readable elements include mentions of locations, personal names, and possible actions, but the overall meaning is unclear. The text appears as an unreadable mix of letters and phrases without a coherent event.

Grand Ball at Wirinvya Hall in aid of bachelors

Under the auspices of the Bachelors a grand ball is announced for Wednesday July 6 with ladies attending at three o clock. Viv READ is listed as honorary secretary.

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Unclear Turf Card Names Flood Local Handicap Races

Fragmented OCR list presents a dense, jumbled set of horse names, places, and potential race references. The readable portions suggest a turf event with multiple entries and handicaps, but many tokens are garbled. Strong entities include Poppy, Queen, and various opaque surname-like terms.

Reunion Dinner For Soldiers At Parkes Forbes

Representatives of the Returned Soldiers reunion dinner were present, with Parkes Forbes hosts and L. G. Wallace among the figures noted. The event celebrated veterans and featured speeches acknowledging service, camaraderie, and the ongoing support for ex servicemen.

Parkes Ranch Wax TG. Flynn L. G. Wallace Pont Coca

River Rise Feud Rumors Spark Community Tension

Fragmentary lines mention a rising river, feuding parties and a Monday event near VY and WY. Names like AL Smithy Harlin VHA and Minn Siting HL 1RDes Stow Lay appear in garbled form. The readable text hints at local disturbance, possible official response, and unsettled property or power concerns.

Howat Tan Harlin Minn

Half Holiday For Sheep Show On Tuesday July 17

A decision by the Trad AnviAssociation to grant a half holiday for the first day of the show and dog trials at Forbes plans the shops to close at 4245. A letter from the PA Ti Society notes the holiday will aid the event and mentions the exhibition and ox- Uibirlon as key organizers. The Sunday timing and exact details appear in the association’s letter.

Forbes Tradanv PA & Ti Wits

Phenomenon on Bet ter Farming Train Parade Inquiries

An outsiae report describes a spectacle before an officer during the Better Farming Train visit near Eugowea. Despite garbled OCR, witnesses note a train car scene with several passengers reacting to an unusual display. The event drew attention from bystanders and prompted commentary on the journey's impact.

Eugowea Urfaae

Dangerous Varicose Veins Treatment Promoted

Fragmented OCR notes describe medical claims about reducing dangerous varicose veins. The text includes garbled phrases and scattered names, offering little coherent context or verifiable details.

Better Farming Train and State Labour Exchanges and Migration

A report from Tuesday June 20 details a government labour information union led by a team including several named officials. The piece discusses farming training, state labour exchanges, and migration as key policy tools, with references to workers and regional projects.

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