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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
1
At Vanilanberg Hotel on Wednesday April 17 from 9 am to 4 pm a notice related to H A Barraclough Ltd Forbes is listed. The fragment notes a firm and town setting with a 30 year reference, but clarity is limited.
The Mislateral Agriculture program by Hon R C Thorby invites district residents to attend a six month course at Cowra Experiment Farm. Free tuition with in residence accommodation, practical instruction across farm work including haymaking and sheep, aims to prepare youths for agricultural careers. Applications via the Department of Agriculture are encouraged promptly.
Paddy Rowe, a wiry Australian, rose from weekly wage labor at Coonamble to partnership with M. Keogh. He built a vast land and stock empire across New South Wales, leveraging cash and deals to expand holdings, including major properties in the Warraway district and a Tanaro era project in the Qena Devan region.
A small classifieds item announces available printing services at The Advocate office seeking customers with emphasis on low rates and quick turnaround. The notice identifies The Advocate as the seeking party and mentions general pricing without specifics.
Report from Forbes on a two month expedition by Messrs Gentle and A Thierman covering 7000 trees and per in Norther Queensland. They left Forbes January 18 and traveled to Sydney then to the Ample for mining company representation. The journey included scenic hedges and a voyage to Wukanewte with an emphasis on road damage and altered tracks.
A party traveled along the Barrier Route to inspect mining properties and assess transit methods. On return they met Mr Otter and enjoyed a day on the coast despite a gale in the Far North. Mr Gene remained cautious about mining conditions.
A redacted notice from Forbes School references a minister for education and MP Best. It mentions an appointment related to the borough quarter and a “Pirat Aavlatant” now placed to rate wildly at the nerves. Names include Mr A Gnary as hon. secretary.
A remand for eight days to produce evidence was granted in a case involving Willem Georg Peacock. He is alleged to have broken into a building near Constable A. E Calwell’s dwelling and stolen 90 open-string skis valued at £15. Peacock faced a remand despite defense protests. he was arrested at Woodstock on Saturday and claimed innocence. Evidence matters, and the court set a bail with surety of £60.
The report from the Director General of Public Health stresses cooperation between Forbes and Parkes as essential. It notes Parkes stock limits for meat supply and possible joint arrangements involving a slaughterhouse, with projected costs around £2000, presenting a scheme to benefit both towns.
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