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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1929
Page
3
The Orange Cup meeting revenue totaled £1033 with £280 on Friday and £广播 on Saturday. Funds from book sales added to the total, and about forty book makers contributed fees while 188 pounds was realized from book sales against the 47 year figures.
The Razor Gang in Forbes aims to set up at Jack Delaney's Housewired for sharpening with a local Kansas expert and wine beds option.
Mr. Shanahan told reporters on Wednesday night that the plumpton has not yet been harrowed and rolling will finish the next day. He noted no word from Mr Loughame on erecting a lower at the plumpton. The secretary Mr. Ford will handle securing declaration forms for puppies.
The minutes list homestead and pension applications and withdrawals, with names such as Hts, Ann Jones, W W. Morgan, George Smyth, and Ralph J. Dear, plus details of court actions and a Warroo improvements permit. The Forbes stakes include cricket and horse racing results with South Forbes innings, Banham and Chatman performances, and St Patrick’s Day races with Mirage and Village Beauty among top finishers.
The Canoboles Shire Council pressed for immediate collection of overdue rates. Auditor Lat reported substantial arrears and warned the council may face a repeat if not enforced. President Dr Blunt criticized delays and urged decisive steps, noting public exposure and concern over government blocks and responsibility.
A fragment notes a confrontation at Toor pits where two ants were involved in the action. Details are scarce but the brief mentions the animals and the setting. The report emphasizes the unusual event and the location.
Council members vow to press for full collection of overdue rates from soldiers settlements while defending legal actions to enforce payments. The Provident will pursue overdue charges despite past divisions, with contested heirs noted and continued attempts expected.
In a School of Arts farewell on Friday evening about sixty people gathered to honor a student leaving. The event featured dancing with music by Maura Acret and Mewming-adoctions, plus performances by students and staff. A lengthy speech praised the leaver, and guests toasted health with a hearty sendoff before midnight.
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