This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 08, 1931
Page
8
The wool industry anticipates improved prospects after a year of steep decline and slow recovery. Overseas demand had a notable effect on the Commonwealth Wool Review, with quick rebounds described as the fastest yet.
Australian wool buyers and sellers see higher values in late selling months as improved market signals and grower determination to carry on boost confidence in the industry. The mood reflects the resilient Australian character and cautious optimism across New South Wales and Queensland segments.
At the Trundle Race meeting Cowra caddy Pawnhunter ran in the Moorefield Handicap and finished near the back. Tom Pinch won the second division of the Flying Handicap in 110% margin. George Blazeley’s Bir Amyan gelding won Ascot Handicap at 10/1, beating Colation and Le Choucas. Jim Mc Barkey’s health declined, Tantallon stock in pink condition. Phaloris lineage and Blue Flame praised, Cyllene More from Pepperniot a promising yearling. McGill's Gift, in spell at Tantallon, shown potential. Bathurst Fort Club Cup prize money rose to £85 7s 11d from £28 last year.
The Forbes Coursing Club hosted the Great Western Puppy Stake and Resch's Cup meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday with lively attendance. Visiting coursers numbered eleven, though only one of four lakes was won by a visitor, Maroon carrying the Beach Cup for Parkes, after Amarilis found easy form. Lola Lincey edged the favorite Warstep in the Greet Western Puppy Lake, while ASGite and Polthogue claimed the Maiden Stake for J and T Leahy. Close finishes marked both days with Flying Progress and Moobong neck and neck in the Maiden Stake before decisive moves. Four bookmakers ran at the event.
Stock Inspector Lu reports to the P P Board on progress in weed control and reductions in horse theft on reserves and roads. He notes improvement in stock and pastures, weed destruction efforts near Parkes Forbes Grenfell and Bogan Gate, and abatement of trespassing due to abundant feed.
Lote times over Flying Footprints. Tread Lightly defeats Flying Scotch Man. Smithaney prevails over The Mechanic. Warstep beats Ronny's Gold. Hoota Hoota advances with a bye. Maroon defeats Perfection Chieftains. Image defeats Progress orl. King’s Crown beats Another Johnny. Amarillo over Satin Star. Red Rale with a bye. MAIDEN STAKE Nance's Gold defeats Kelly Mac. George Coombe defeats Gay and Giddy. Slater Wlonle defeats Gloom Chaser. Porthogue defeats Bellonte. Asthore defeats Mageb'a Image. Flying Progress defeats Moobong Golden Bar. a bye.
Bogabigal beat Bonnie Goon on their course by a wide margin with final scores 149 to 112 in games. Details list numerous men and ladies doubles and mixed matches, featuring players such as Roberta Boreham Parslow Collitts Parstow Brown McKay and Turner along with Mrs Pymont Scullin and Robinson.
Report of the second day at Forbes Stadium features Lola Limes and Warstep winning various races in close finals. Notable finishes include Lola Limes defeating Tread Lightly and Smileaway Warstep, with several byes and even-money outcomes. Final winners include Flying Footprints and Flying Progress, as well as POL PHOGUE and ARTHORE in key matchups.
The weekly wool market report notes keen competition and fluctuating demand across merino and crossbred lots. Prices for backs and crown drops are described as lower, with several consignments cataloged by buyers including Glenavon, Stanley New England, Burrage, Mackwater, and Millie Vale.
Forbes fighter Hosler headlines tomorrow night’s card at Leiohardt Stadium facing Wilcow in a high stakes bout. Howler, the seasoned welter, prepares to push his streak as the undercard features regional contenders.
McNeilly Crampton and Martin of Orange with H Wheatley of Dubbo announce the second special cattle sale at Dubbo on Friday the 16th. The sale features about 1600 head of cattle described as quality, quiet and good, with absolutely no reserve, offering buyers reasonably priced stock.
Graft Printers on Lachlan Street offers dual name and address format services for letterheads and statements as required by clients. Contact Advocate for customized typography and layout aligned with official stationery needs.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.