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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1938
Page
6
The readable fragments describe unclear phrases about figures and powder, with no coherent events, names, places, or dates to anchor a full news item. The text offers only garbled, nonsensical segments without verifiable facts.
The report notes drought in Australia reducing wool clip sales to about 240,040 bales, with Sydney sales around 1,008,048 bales. April wool averages 4 1 4 d Australian, while carryover could ease due to drought reducing production. Global demand remains unsettled, with price slides tied to currency, shipping, and crossbred yarn trends.
Meeling of Penrith on Anse Day showcased AMP petrol with four winners. Frank Kleinig lowered the Australian Five-mile All Power Car handicap record by under 82.5 seconds in heat three. Beale Simmons won the midget car track champion of Australia in record pace. George Boner claimed the five-mile mll-power car championship, with Joby Crouch racing to a fast finish. Four starters four wins highlight AMP power and reliability.
The Licensing Magistrate M. d. Ryan approved material alterations to the Central Hotel Engowra. Alfred Gregory Nerecl gave evidence about the changes to the bar and facilities, including a new bathroom rubble pit and rebuilding of stables. Work to be completed by June 3.
About 32 cords were carted and stacked in the District Hospital grounds after the annual weed day. J J Leahy opened property to cutters and loaders, with several large motor trucks transporting the winter fuel. Tyne bore members and town officials supported the effort, while petrol providers and many volunteers supplied labor and transport. List of names appears for those who supplied fuel, with board members and directors expressing sincere appreciation.
A special sale by Garnsey’s drew buyers to a yarding of around 2000 sheep on Tuesday, with 17 vendors contributing. Quality was up to standard and prices were generally higher for mill sheep and lambs, as agents note strong demand and forthcoming entries. Next sale notes indicate further consignments planned for May 2.
Weaver and Co report their special sale at Portes Mi Tuesday featured 800 fat sheep and about 400 store sheep. Principal lots included fat short joints and fat lambs. store sheep about 4000 head. Metropolitan buyers were in attendance but competition was uneven. next sale scheduled at Furteras on Tuesday, Mth May.
A sputtered record shows unusual entries and improvisations in the A M P Society ledgers. The text outlines unspecified adjustments, commitments, and balances with mentions of specific figures, clubs, investments, and directors reviewing a release of funds amid uncertain accounting.
Fragmentary report cites West Wither reserve funds and bids for distribution. Notes a new keypard of £3,064,782 with £8,098 to be carried forward to bids for distribution. Mentions reversionary bonuses of £6,000 and overall bonuses around £495,000. Industry department plans to distribute among policy-related holders.
H A Baraclough Ltd Ophthalmic opticians announce next visit to Sydney at 38 George Street with patrols at the Vandenberg Hotel on Monday 11 June from 9 pm to 4 30 pm. Represented by Mr A W Webster Steven MEO.
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