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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
7
An advertisement lists Frank J. Bird as district representative for Atlas Assurance Co Ltd and Farmers' Cooperative Implement Co Ltd with other firms including Commonwealth Wool and Butter Produce Supply Co Ltd Motta Virtus Ltd and Biofil lao cash buyers. It invites contact via telegrams and phone numbers for inquiries.
Advertises Medlyn Bros as auctioneers and general commission agents at Trundle with lists of applications and a trucking specialty. Mentions Wheat Buyers and agents Darling & Sons Ltd for HV and McKay's Ply, along with a large stock of duplicates and a phone contact.
Yarrabandai storekeeper B J Butler announces a up to date concrete store with full stock of Groceries Drapery Boots and Shoes Saddlery Ironmongery Crockery Motor Oils Petrol Fancy Goods Fruit and Coal compares with larger towns. Goods from EB Aguncon Parmare de iaxivra Cong Co Ltd Sheley's Manure Yaton Rollaule Seed and Tree Trucks ordered for Flemington. 1p Bing Hides Rabie Skene Ete Bought.
Cahill and Martin announce auctioneering of stock and station goods and general commissions. Advertising agents list Delany and Co. and Commercial Union Insurance. Wheat bought in any quantity and goods sold throughout the district. Various mills, shipowners, and private parties involved in the subdivision of water rights and related merchandise.
Local Caragabal venue announces a first class session featuring Heiron at the billiards table and Tabi Smith in a hairdressing display. Patrons may attend for demonstrations and social play.
An old notice proclaims The Trundle Hotel under W Taylor new management inviting old and new customers. It promises complete and comfortable accommodations with public dining rooms and excellent table, beers, wines, and spirits.
Community groups in Bogan Gate hosted a packed Wednesday gathering with a poultry supper, a dance scheduled next and a forthcoming big ball. Jockey Club and Progress Association meetings discussed schedules, travel concerns and public works while footballers from the area hosted a local youths side, with praise for emerging talent and the return of W. Black from Sydney.
Three weeks of fine weather before a spell of showers spurred wheat growers into high activity. Daylight hours and tractor use sped harvest preparations, with operations nearing completion and germination checks underway. A working bee was planned for the weekend though some members did not attend, and another effort will be attempted to finish the job.
A fragmentary report covers local events at Monwonga with frost nights and a describe of visitors and exhibits at the Llanwonga property. It notes Mr ScCallus and Mr Rout and a hospital stay, plus the arrival of a daughter for Mr and Mrs Hondy. A tennis match result shows Mouwongs beating Burtgerabong by one set 11 to 40 with a return match scheduled for Sunday May 27 at Monwonga.
Promoter correspondent recounts a Thursday night accident involving Aponte of Xin near Goolagon, noting weather conditions and widespread colds among residents. Many remain confined to beds as farms resume sowing and social events, with dances and holiday plans mentioned for May 22 and 23.
Boyd and Clark Stock, Rimtion and Pinencial Agente. Parkes BOCK and property lists on application.
Crowds flocked to Forbes races drawing a large Hedgerabongite turnout. Mr L J Powis received Cup honors as local optimism grows for future events, while reports note road damage on Hodges Lane and an accident involving a horse and sulky near the cemetery. A planned Central Western Public Schools Amateur Athletic Association event is promised for Forbes with civic fundraising slated for an electrical project.
Garagabal reports a community event with Corranpin the YB leading a grule and a victory for the home team. A large crowd attended the parade and sports day as supporters cheered at the venue.
Local footballers won nine goals in a Sunday game against Morangorol and several players stood out. Quandiualia tennis doubles and local cycling results are listed, with upcoming matches and cup events including the Eureka Cup and Hawke Cup aims. weather outlook and hospital notes are briefly mentioned.
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