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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 17, 1929
Page
8
Ernest William, charged in Dubbo Court, was fined for selling deficient loaves at the bakery. Inspectors reported bread underweight and burnt, with 66 ounces missing from 43 loaves. Reward offered for information leading to conviction.
A storm brought rain and 61 points recorded at the post office as crops show early promise. Upcoming events include a May 28 school picnic and a May 24 concert at Jeunes Hall with notable artists from Parkes.
The Jockey Club gold cup meeting at Woodstock drew the public’s praise and substantial gate takings totaling £110. The Woodstock Country Women’s Association luncheon booth cleared over £20. Memorial Hall’s annual balls posted takings of £91 15s with near £70 profit. Three local horses shared in the day’s successes.
Jera beat Bogan Gate last Sunday in Parkes to face the League on Tuesday night. The case has been tried and the word given against Bogan Gate was noted by local press. Efforts are underway to hire a dining coach, with salary guaranteed by residents and NSW League contacted for a suitable candidate.
The evidence was reduced in weight to the biting process and corroborated by a baker in his employ. An application will be made to the Minister for Justice for a remission of portion of the penalty.
Rain blessed the Trundle district boosting benefit plans for the War Memorial Hall. A large crowd enjoyed Norvage orchestra music and a ladies serving supper after a successful ball. Donations included seed oats valued at £6 from W P Belt of Collinewool and post event installations noted for the hall exterior.
A Friday rain, 40 to 60 point falls locally, boosts grass and herbage growth. Fortunes improve with more rain expected. nearby towns report 68 to 94 points at Wyne and Randalong. Jotted notes mention community sympathy at a graveside and a forthcoming Bedgerabong v Jemalong match with Slimtridge and Fairlands results.
Postal Authorities announce a new Perth to Adelaide air mail service starting June 2 1924 from Adelaide and June 4 1929 from Perth with intermediate stops Ceduna Forrest Kalgoorlie. The weekly service accelerates correspondence between Australia and overseas and connects with sea mail arrivals for Victoria New South Wales Queensland and Tasmania.
The passage describes the mall steamer departing Fre mantle for Europe the same day and notes that Austrian to European correspondence gains two extra days for outgoing mail and faster replies by carrier steamer, accelerating delivery to the destination country by at least one week, with losses of registered mail mentioned.
A local retailer promotes Tinman's as the best brand for wines beers and spirits, claiming top status in a bold all category contest. The boast targets shoppers seeking premier selections across multiple beverage categories.
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