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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

5

Minister Defends Against Reports of Papuan Killings

Western newspapers report exaggerated fighting in Papua. Sir Neville Chamberlain, acting minister, denies the accuracy of claims. The only confirmed killings since Christmas are a single incident at the Turuma river involving natives from Dorleme and nearby groups, tied to retaliatory actions.

Canberra Wemenday Home and Territories Neville House of Representatives Liewtenant Papin Hupert Murray Dorlome Turuma River Guorlbart Morbio

Jemalong Shire Grants Application Seen For Road Project

The Jemalong Shire Council has received applications for a government grant to continue witamea on the Orange Road. A definite decision is expected at Friday noon meeting after weeks of discussion.

She Connell Rome Witamea Orange Road

Forbes Bowlers Triumph by One Point in Intercity Match

Forbes bowlers won a tight fixture against Randwick with Singleton and Randwick listing as opposing rinks. The aggregate score favored Forbes by a single point after a close contest. The visit featured strong sportsmanship as players traveled from distant centers, with Broadbent treating injuries and both teams fielding notable bowlers such as Singleton, Randwick, and Craven Craven Craven.

Vorbes Singleton Randwich Ulus Randwick Lucal Forbes Ome Paint Uxcllumett Plas

Denholm Again Scores A Thorough Routine in Henk Mit Rowalta Races

In a bustling program at Grasetown and Nubow, Denholm Aeneid and other contenders like Brutial Teale and Lord Dutton contest diversified handicaps. Aeneid wins a halting time close to 1:40 after tight runs from Biowtion I Pay worth and Towle. Electric Light Handicap sees King's Cave beat Munonte with Mronge Poagy in runner-up. Time references and obfuscated names indicate a lively but unclear race card with multiple winners and close finishes.

Henk Mit Rowalta Grecetown Ispenon Biowtion I Payworth Byacca Huron Electria Light

Local football notes signal player moves to other centres

In Forbes football notes two prominent locals depart town for other centres. McCormack, a former Country Week alf back, joins Tumut. Turner heads to Canowindra. Downey of Dubbo invites LeBrucquelma to join Dubbo, while Coomambly backs Gavin. Rugby league officials defend Huskies player selection amid NSW Queensland match talk. Temora beats Canowindra for the Val 69 Cup. Jack Kelly considered for financial rescission in Western football links.

Forbes Oe Eeaint McCormack H. Turner Canowindra Eas Dave LeBrucquelma Downey Dubbo Coomambly Wanty Dan Gavin Hig Tor Ratharee Hughes Hughen Ulm Todd Summer Ald Bathurst Temora E. Wolsell Harry Capiom Boym Dave

Auction Sale Announcement and Local Business Ad

Bagher’s carries the largest stock of electric goods in town. For overcoats and winter wear, Auten & Pratley’s offers the latest at low prices. Douglas G. Walker, solicitor, announces purchase of the long‑standing legal practice on Forbes Street. Auction sale details follow.

Douglas G. Walker Worbes Intelar Street Forbes

Removal Notice and Furniture Sale Listing

Fragmented notice reports removal of Mins G Hayes from Meaghera to Templar Street and a separate sale instruction from C Keane by W J Steen to auction high class household furniture including bedroom suites, dining room set, lounge pieces, and extensive kitchen items. Items listed with partial descriptions and notes of quality, noting absolute sale potential.

Mins G. Hayes Ladloa Meaghera Templar Street Avery C. Keane Huw W J. Steen Hag Beddine Partheulem Furben Sonia

Professional notice reassigns accountant practice partners

Public notice states MR. K. C. ANDERSON a public accountant and auditor has appointed MR. W. J. GREEN as partner for John Weagher & Co. Ltd. Green will be reassigned in obedience where an offer is opened. The practice will be carried on under the name of K. C. ANDERSON & GREEN.

K. C. Anderson Templar Orbes W. J. Green John Weagher & Co. Ltd Green Inobelin K. O. Anderson & Oreen

Sheep Wanted for Breeding and Trade Listing

A fragmented notice seeks merino wethers aged 1500 to 2000, in lamb ewes. 800 young cattle listed. Owners urged to forward particulars to Berman as agent for Gronted. The terse ad mentions Pattooing and other unreadable details but centers on locating specific sheep and cattle for sale or exchange.

Bayern Om Shnara

Forbes Fortnightly Stock Market Trade Notice

A fragmented notice invites bids at a municipal sale featuring cattle and heavy draught horses. The sparse text lists Woods and Suctiouver as likely bidders or references, with further invitation extended to interested parties.

Second Day Macquarie Ploule Race Club Meeting

Dubbo race course hosts a two day meeting in May with weights and nominations listed for multiple races and fields. The document shows numerous horse names and weights across divisions including Brat day, AC Cup, and Mini events, with many entries such as Ab Tray, Avon, Cooyal, Gloraioth Gidaw, Fortain, Howard Lane, Zeoland, Werombi, and Misa Reurea among others.

Macquarie Ploule Race Club Dubbo Anit Narrontine Stakoa Behweke Avon Molrady Donum Borgnrs Kentlimt Bohwa Cooyal Coomanbar Fortsaln Avogel Dow Thurrow Bayne Fort Katharine Ine Bhot Howard Lane Zoland Mulong Clandoay Peibouey Madden Burdmudha Tei Donne Charryqutaly Dargarp

Local Prewar Nomination Signals Shifts

In a prewar political note the P and C association saw changes in leadership roles. Weston and Dunn drew nominations for key positions with Dunn praising Weston as a strong candidate. Dicken supported strengthening the executive, while Magra urged appointment of two capable officers including a new treasurer.

Fev Rane Weston Ud Dunn Weaton Weston Wan Tld Dicken Magra

Japan Hit by Major Earthquake Disaster in Remote Region

Western newspaper special reports a powerful quake near Nlastrutum region causing widespread panic in Tawiki and nearby areas. About 100 lives feared lost as authorities scramble to assess damage and aid survivors.

Vancouvers B.C Tusaday Radio New Rampehire Wail i Tawiki Japadres Nlastrutum

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