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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1914
Page
3
Autumn race meeting at Forbes Jockey Club set for April 1 and 2 with total prize money 250 pounds and 2650 pounds in rewards. Six events each day, principal nominations close March 24, general entry night March 30, pocket programmes available on request.
Condobolin Jockey Club schedules race days on Tuesday and Wednesday April 7 and 8 1914 registered by A J C. Notices for Town Plate and Condobolin J C Handicap close Friday April 3 at 6 pm. General Entry Night Monday April 7 at 6 pm at Boufer's Commercial Hotel. Programs available on application.
Ashcroft The People's Butcher announces new stock at Only Stocked with ready dressed poultry and specialities. Menlo parties watered for Lam por made up. Thanking the public for past favours and inviting patronage.
A Tuesday afternoon fire at Mr Laurence Ryan’s weatherboard home in Fitsroy Gardens South Lead completely gutted the residence and contents. Fire began after 2 pm. Mrs Ryan was in the garden. Nearby resident Mr Philip Huge raised the alarm as flames consumed four rooms. Insurances total £200 but do not cover all losses. A valuable violin burned, along with Miss Ryan’s personal effects and jewellery destined for Sydney.
BH Taylor & Co report 64 fat cattle forward with strong competition from buyers. Light steers reached 7 shillings 8 pence, cows 6 shillings 10 pence, heifers 5 shillings 17 pence. Pigs sold small slips 16 pence. No prime or heavy cattle yarded and no sheep forward. Account Denison and others: 9 cows 46 pounds 2 pence, 25 light plain heifers 4 pounds 7 pence to 4 pounds 2 pence.
Winehcombs Carson Ltd reported last night yarding 19 000 sheep and lambs with lambs firm and market 1 better. Cadell’s wethers 20/-, Wiseman 19/5, Cadell’s ewes 18/6, Larnach 16/11, M’Kenzie 16/-, Wallandooi 14/6, Nash 19/-, lambs 17/8. Yarded 2600 cattle, bulk good, market unchanged. M’Na mara’s bullocks 22/17/6, cows £11 2/-, heifers BS/IR/-, Grill’s steers £10 18/-, cows £7/18/-, Howard’s bullocks £10/10/-, cows £8/12/-, Wermatong steers £8/14/-, Cant bell’s heifers £8/8/-, Alford’s cow £7 12/-.
At Forbes Municipal Council on Tuesday evening officials reviewed correspondence from the Public Works Department Sydney dated March 17 1914 regarding landowners’ request to remove properties from Forbes municipality and unite them to Femalong Bhird.
The Parkes Jockey Club held a two day meeting with multiple handicaps and a final. Gayonne won the Opening Handicap by three parts of a length over Nandillyan Gift and Comedy Queen. Other races included Crackenthorpe winning the Trial Handicap by a nose and Comedy Queen taking the Francis Woy Handicap by two lengths. Officials list, betting, times, and a protest in the Braemar Handicap are noted, along with a public works letter regarding Forbes municipality.
The Forbes District Picnic Race Club assigns handicaps for the Auld Lang Syne Handicap seven furlongs race to be decided on the day after the Cup. Handicaps will be allotted on the ground following the Cup.
Back to the Land, Hain and Searight of Sydney report the direct sale of Lianillo near Moss Vale at Mr R. W. Chase’s country home. The property of 672 acres transfers to Mr R. E. Moore of Sydney. Moore exchanges city life for country life and is congratulated on securing a fine property.
Mrs M Lean reported the Secretary's annual report and Mrs Baldock presented the financial statement both described as satisfactory with a good credit balance. Office-bearers elected include President Mrs Morris Hon Secretary Mrs M M Lean and Hon Treasurer Mrs Baldock. A vote of thanks to the Mayor followed the Baldock resolution.
The Fortes Ladies Benevolent Society held its annual meeting in the council chambers at the town hall. Mayor Alderman J J Patterson presided with Merdames Morris Baldock Smith Robinson Miller M lean present. The chair praised the society for aiding the poor and needy and performing practical Christianity.
The Forbes swimming and life-saving club met on Wednesday to review the season and close club affairs. President Dr Broadbent presided with several members. The treasurer reported receipts of £54 18s 8d and expenditures of £46 10s, leaving £18 18s in bank. Prize presentations will be made by the Mayor at a town hall gathering next Friday at 8 pm. Winners from the carnival and handicap events are listed with prize allocations, and outstanding prizes should be collected at the Advocate office.
Redfern Harriers writer to Forbes Harriers secretary proposing NSW Amateur Association affiliation. Sydney team would visit Forbes on Prince of Wales birthday for a series of competitions with proceeds benefiting Forbes Hospital. Discussion planned at Albion Hotel annual meeting Monday night.
At Forbes meeting on Tuesday night the Local Government Association solicitor gave a legal opinion on issuing licenses to drivers plying for hire from outside towns. It stated that residence in the town is not required for a license if the driver is otherwise fit. The decision ends a long debate about whether outsiders should be allowed to operate during busy racecourse periods.
An old advertisement fragment from The Forbes Advocate urges readers to patronize advertisers. The quirky wording signals a local paper page’s ad column style and hints at a broader business directory context.
Stock, Station, and Financial Agency announces renewed ability to lend cheap money on Broad Acres with £17,800 at 4 percent and £11,000 at 4 percent, up to £50,000 at a given rate, plus 60 percent loan-to-value. They also offer loans on Homestead Selections and related leases at a slightly higher rate. All business is treated with strict confidentiality. callers receive full valuation details and charges. FLANAGAN, NEWMAN & KELLY.
An advertisement notes rain and approaching winter, urging readers to prepare with a warm suit. It promises access to all latest materials and emphasizes high quality workmanship and availability. The message aims to sell winter apparel.
A new owner has purchased the Hairdressing Department of J. Twist’s business on Rankin Street opposite Hunter and Phillips. He invites both old and new patrons to visit and receive service.
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