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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1926
Page
12
A damaged fragment discusses Du Muurter products with claims of skin friendly ingredients and non greasy formulas. It mentions Henk Murer and Coline Stywer with references to cream brands and endorsements from notable names. The item reads like an advertising blurb from a historical page.
The Western performer Na Shon ta Na Shon ta trained by Mr. G. Lanham won the Borough Handicap at Tamworth, with Raton Boy second. The program lists horses including Yatamtta, Prince Chavies, Feathernest, and others for a May meeting with prize money and multiple events. The card notes observers, jockeys, and upcoming fixtures at Victoria Park and other venues.
Races at Tamworth region show winners and placings across events. Notable performances include Mose Again winning the Cowra Handicap at 7 9 with The Snipe second and Brayten close behind, plus multiple thoroughbreds and jockeys named in the field.
A sensational incident arose at Gan: Variniry last Saturday when Redg eree was detained by officials for examination and his entries for the Canterbury Cup and Camp tle Handicap were rejected. Kedgeree, bred by Mr A Cune nn of Tullamore, figures in the murky tale with references to his stud, a series of trials, and a postponed adjournment to Fortnight. The event sparked widespread talk as owners and handlers await a formal ruling and further details on the adjournment to May.
A fragmented report mentions Forbes U1 and Durooha amid a 3-9-0 Forte 7 50 p00 timestamp with Mother'n Pay Service and a Special Bingtte of the Young People, citing JW MOOTH in unclear relation to Forbes WUandos School.
The April Police Court session lists defendants from Cootamundra and nearby areas with charges including theft and deception. A concert at Tahwant Hall featuring operetta pieces and a Mikado program drew audience praise, with proceeds supporting recreation work. Regular town notes mention Napier’s property sale and local efforts to sustain community events.
A fragmented local note set mentions printing needs and quotes, with references to an office, a library addition, and a peppermint cure product. The text shows garbled entries, including an "Advocavn" office and various names, suggesting a miscellany of town notices and advertisements rather than a single event.
The Wirchstowers Foaling and Marketing Co. Ltd announces advances related to oats sales and delivery schedules. Aimed at 30 April release with additional supplies expected by end of July, the notice mentions country deliveries and continued allocations as matieres connected with the post are subsidised.
Local Presbyterian services are listed for May with times including 1am and 7.30am on Sunday. The text also notes a 10am service and references a late afternoon assembly, but the legible details are fragmentary and uncertain.
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