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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1931
Page
2
A foggy transcript describes a chaotic factory scene at Bowls Rink where misfiring Fen feed caused shut downs on January 20. Baker warns belts must slow for safety while officials argue the bell system and loose bulletin installation would prevent further damage.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes a boxing or wrestling event with fighters including Venia, Willett, Nesrway, Manmus Gey, Barton and Abtley. Mentions a crowd at South Yorkes Alyn women Stash Hayek and various bouts, with references to rounds, ringside action, and crowd reactions.
A group of about twenty boys faced Thursday and Friday proceedings in a Tusaaay children’s court on charges of alleged wrongdoing involving railway property. The case centered on damage to a railway station area including a broken window. Several youths were remanded or warned, with one given a suspended term and others awaiting further action. Arnold, acting magistrate, noted possible future cooperation and cautioned restraint.
Weights and entries listed for Forbes Jockey Club autumn meeting on Wednesday May 25. Names include Good Trip 9. Morea 44 Pleabing 6 New Pride 41 Thema's Fartone 4 and many others with varied weights and placements in the field.
An odd listing describes a Raney Ground event on Wednesday April 1 featuring a fancy dress cricket match. Participants include numerous local names and show teams or groups associated with Forbes Hospital. Further details are unclear due to OCR garble.
A community concert titled Me Porkee Municipal Bail will feature a program in Victoria Park on Sunday. The lineup includes BAC and B H, an overture Donnybrook, selections by G Edwards Ring Dete Lauters, Amoretty, Fox Trot, Soudan ebek ne Step, Grealy Bear Ay duo, and God Bava the Ting.
Forbes and S F Jur plan a thorough trial of strength with the South Fort Armoury and Forbes cricket teams. The friendly Sunday game at Wor Jouyn and C Redd stakes a strong lineup, promising a notable contest between noted players and rivals.
Readers are invited to attend a weekend program featuring plays including Lai ga Natives and The Vagabond King at the OFialaia Theatre. The bill promises lively performances by noted cast members with performances slated through the coming days.
A bakery inspector, Anan William J. J., appears in industrial court on Tuesday with three charges. The case involves bakery practices and alleged violations tied to the Viking firm in Forbes. Evidence includes testimony from clerk and a defense by Arnold, with references to inspectors, bakers, and industry standards.
Auction by Moore, Brooke & Co to be held at the municipal yard on Wednesday. A large crowd of young draught horses will be offered, including colts from station breeders. The sale also includes sulkies harnesses and draught harness gear. Buyers urged to note terms and conditions.
A crowded field of runners is listed for Bathurst race day with numerous horses and trainers named. Notable entries include Good Trip, Windeld, Twin Oaks, Polly Gray, Lone Pine Trial, and many others, reflecting a busy program and diverse competition set for the meeting.
A garbled report outlines a plan for a week titled Back to Forbes Week, with references to a Ball Soldiers group and an effort to coordinate with the Msupltal Board of Directors. Details about meetings and a potential substantial void funding for a development project are mentioned but remain unclear in the text.
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