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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1936
Page
4
A head of wheat with a unique appearance grew under field conditions in the Gilgandre district to compare with other varieties. Seed, about 4000 years old from King Tutankhamen's tomb, was obtained by Mr. Parslow from E M Arthur, but 100 grains were secured and some damaged by careless storage.
The Methodist YPA held a playful evening of original sketches by members of the Red and Blue teams. Judges praised overall effort, noting Miss O Johnson for her portrayal and awarding points to the Red team and the Blue team, as the event concluded with reflections from Rev. Ro A. Abe bone on the services rendered.
Forbes High School visited Parkes for football basketball and hockey matches. Parkes won the overall aggregate while Parkes edged Forbes 18 to 13 in football after a tight first half. Venables starred for the visitors. Cooper Newham Fletcher led the Parkes players with strong forward work and late goals.
The sale on Thursday 18 June 1936 showed abundant supplies and strong demand, lifting prices across classes. Grillers sold 2/6 to 1/11, white leghorn cockerels 4/ to 8/9, colored cockerels 5/ to 11/8, hens 2/ to 6/, Muscovy ducks 4/ to 6/, drakes 5/6 to 10/0, turkeys 11/ to 18/, gobblers 13/ to 40/, with other entries: meewe 6/ to /.
An overturned vehicle on Wellington Road eight miles from Dubbo injured four men and killed Donald Joseph Potte. Other victims included Regtwalel Ifpete, 19, and John Petri Dineen, 22, with various injuries. The accident occurred Sunday evening as the car veered and the passengers suffered wounds, lacerations, and blunt trauma.
The Flemington track record stands as 14-year-old Bill sets a one mile time near 30 minutes, aided by smoother rail and heavy handicaps. His feat highlights extensive track rolling by the Mawhing house crew and praise for the English-built Fordon tutor plus future improvements to Flemington's surface.
The text notes rabbits devour the most succulent and nutritious grasses, enabling weeds to dominate and degrade country pasturage. It cites the booklet The Habit Menace In South Wales and states information on rabbit control is available free from the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
A woman jokes about filling her plate during a mall dinner with friends. The moment prompts light teasing as she insists she can manage the portions, replying “Oh, yes,” while continuing to eat without glancing away from her plate.
Disastram Yawn hire Dawson of Clyndid Street Lithgow suffered a jaw dislocation after yawning. Ambulance took her to a doctor who admitted her to hospital where the jaw was reset under an aesthetic. The incident highlights how dislocation limits speech briefly.
In the Germ-finals of the Sir J. Garvan Cup at the Ky cemagh ground North Brighton on Monday Wychan and Mutcrackers scored fine victories. The Forbes team beat Town and Country by five to three as the Countess of Dudley Cup tournament continued. Rain disrupted play with U heavy downpour during the semi final at Tiley Cup where Vyewhan faced Town and Country for a place in the final. Scone beat Town and Country to reach the final on Saturday after weather interrupted earlier fixtures. The carnival featured several upsets and noted players Henderson and Nendergon performed, while Crate Come and others faced injuries and delays.
Brisbane wool auctions see about 75 000 bales submitted as buyers from Germany Yorkshire and France take some interest. Absence of Japanese support weighs on demand while Australian and British policy clings to tariff plans. Queensland growers bear the burden as catalogues fill the Brisbane centre and prospects hinge on Japan trade talks.
The list records show dates for Cosimundra, Gutining, Duly, Condobolin, Vabo, Horan Gate, Aust Trumiie, Tullamore, Peak Hi, Lake Cargelligo, Grenfell, Murrumburrah, Purkewoo, Dagatie, Kurrowia, Monildra, Forbes, Weet Wyalone, Temore, Canowinia, Bareilia, Holbrack, Hiliston, Eurowra, Quandiola, Cudul oem ws se ow, Sormmidera, Arlab Park, Bribbares, Grimthae, Vomtamundra, Ardietiin, in September and October with many towns hosting multiple days.
Fragment discusses King George's birthday and royal anniversary with notes on flags and public sentiment. Mentions age forty two and a moment of memory linked to the late king, suggesting fewer flags at the shrine. Context appears archaic and fragmented, lacking clear events or dates.
Trotting men learn the Canowindra showground track has been surveyed and grading begun. Experts who have examined the state say that when completed the track will be equal to the best track in the West.
The Young police force organises a charity ball on Wednesday July 16 to raise about £500 for the fire service. Chief Secretary Frank Chaffey will officially open the ball, followed by a torchlight procession led by the Town Band.
Advertisement for Forbes Annual Ram Sales to be held Wednesday in July. About 400 merino and British breeds will be penned from leading flocks across the state. Breeders can obtain full particulars and catalogues from Moore Brooke Co. Butler & Co. Lloyds and W K Garnney Senior, Forbes.
All well run descriptions of merinos meet strong demand and show a depreciation of per cent. While this may redeem the feature it affects the value of middle and tower sorts where heavier conditioned wools are found, which impacts the climate average price of a clip. any depreciation on heat descriptions is a concern to the producer.
The Glason Cup judging for the For bee PA and 4 Association promotion was postponed after Col. F Hinton of Canowindra deemed it inadvisable to judge wet sheep. Previous judges were unavailable due to England travel and other duties. The delay shifts judging to later, with Col. Hinton retained for statewide work on the Uncle Wiseman sheep breeding competition.
Goolagong Shire Council discussed a proposed tree planting campaign between the town and the river. The plan envisaged an avenue of trees requiring at least 1000 individuals to plant, with an estimated cost of about £40 and a per tree cost of 2d, which the Goolagong Progress Association said was not affordable.
A disjointed transcript shows a patient and a doctor discussing operation danger and early payment terms. A Canvanser demands a monthly deposit and additional payments over ten months, while a Lady of the House questions what was told. The text reads as garbled OCR with unclear names and context.
The article notes eight entrants from Hogubegal Pastoral Co. and local breeders, with entries postponed by two days of rain. Exhibits from Pastoral Co. W Coward and R H Meares were laid out yesterday, with those from Griffith Bros. and N Davie to follow. Judging was expected to start early next week, likely Monday or Tuesday.
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