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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 22, 1914

Page

5

Forbes Harriers Hold Notable Wednesday Meet at Cricket Ground

A large crowd attended a Forbes Harriers event featuring a 220 yards handicap and a running long jump. Snow Nelson led the 220 yards heat, beating W. Fath and C. Tozer in a dead heat for second. Emmett won the final ahead of Gunn and Rath. Gale set a long jump mark of 18 feet 7 inches, with Snow Nelson close behind.

Cricket Ground Forbes Harriers FP. H. Brook Snow Nelson Atyle W. Fath C. Tozer Tine Richards Foo Roy Emmett Gunn Ty Emmett Rath Gale Entantiaee Neleon Gole

Merrivale Horses At Warree Stud Visit Recap

A local correspondent reports on a Merrivale party visiting Warree stud across the Lachlan. The group included Mrs L Thomas and Mr MacPhillamy among others, with a noted chestnut colt Carweela and a promising mare pair, plus progeny from Maranul and Winsome. The visit highlighted Warree’s horse-breeding assets and potential in upcoming Forbes events.

Warree Stud Warree L. Thomas Warroo Thomas Oppsite Merrivale MacPhillamy T. Lozell Jack Towler Advocate Billy Belaney Thomann Billy Doncaster Waterfall Parkes Carweela Maranul Mercey Trenton Mersey Liana Taffeta Charheracne II Pilgrim's Progress Carneels Forbes Chow Ainangest Maranui Wincome Lochieli Level Levi Forbes Hospital Mra Burke Ruenally Black Swan Lady Trenton Winsome Mrs Burke

Rainy May Totals Reported Across Forbes District

In Forbes during May rain fell on six days totaling 23 points by 9 am yesterday as showers occurred on Wednesday night and again in the early hours. The May total includes Forbes figures up to yesterday morning with amounts listed for Condobolin Cowra Dubbo Orange Grenfell Parkes and other towns.

Forbes Forbes Uy

Rifle Shooting At Forbes Club Members Shine At Range

At the Forbes rifle range on Wednesday afternoon the club members produced strong results in protection shooting. Bevan and J Fielder posted notable scores while Constable Harrower marked seven bulls in a row and nine of nine on a 504 yard range. The young shooter is seen as a valuable addition. A match against Burnbury Club is planned for Forbes next month. Members are urged to attend practice each Wednesday and Saturday through June.

Forbes Rifle Range Harpower J. Fielder Buckland G.F. Cochrane White Bevan Constable Harrower Bumnbury Club Forbes Shootera

For Sale Cottage and Farm Near Orange Auction

McLean and Co of Orange advertise property sales including cottages hotels farms and building sites. Describes a splendid New Orleans style cottage with six acres near the railway, close to Orange, with furniture included for £1000. Inspections arranged by the agents.

Mlean & CO Orange, Can Orlek Cottage Oracge Mlein & Co

For Sale Coltraves in Orange by M Lean Co

For sale Coltraves in Orange from 2086 to £1800 returning up to 12 and 16 per cent Good Investment Cheap Houses in any part of Lown Send for our list to M Lean & Co Property Salesmen

Coltraves Orange Lown M'Lean & Co

For Sale Orchard and Farms in Various Sizes

Property notice lists 66 acres orchard with well improvements priced at £2500 and 30 acres poultry farm offered for £400. Handy to town near EL600 Orchard in Balesmieu area. Cash terms available. Send for full particulars to M Lean and Co. Property Balemieu.

M'Lean & Co Balesmieu

For Sale 200 Acres in Grange District Farm Land

For sale 200 acres of the best potite land in the Grange district well improved and up to date farm five miles from the railway stand aspection price £12 per acre AMLean de Co agents Orange.

Grange Amlean de Co Orange

For Sale 2200 Acres Grazing Land at Orange

2200 acres of splendid grazing land 25 miles from Orange with river frontage creek and springs all running. Cheap property in a fine climate priced at 25 shillings per acre. MLenn & Co agents Orange.

C.P Orange Mlenn & Co

Magnificent Wheat Country Near Yarrabandal and Odtha

About 16 000 acres of rich wheat country a few miles from Yarrabandal and Odtha Railway Stations Condobelin Inc. Divided into 21 wheat fores from 600 to 1000 acres each. Clear for plough with permanent water supply. Prices reasonable terms very easy. Full particulars on application.

Yarrabandal Odtha Condobelin Inc

Wanted A Light General at MAS W. W. Black

A light general position offered with good wages. Apply to MAS W. W. Black at Bogan Gate.

W. W. Black Bogan Gate

Barker's Corner Blanket and Rug Sale at George Nash's

Advertises Barker'd Corner blankets and rugs from Australan Wool in grey blue and white. Double size priced 15 shillings 6 pence and single beds 10 shillings 11 pence. White ironing blanket offered at 2 shillings. Includes George Nash's shop name and multiple uses for blankets.

Barker George Nash

Municipality of Forbes Seeks Bids for Piano

Horizontal semi grand piano late in use in the town hall Forbes. Offers to be in writing and delivered by 4 pm on Monday June 1 1914. D W Mills Town Clerk Town Hall Forbes May 20 1914.

Forbes Letune Dw. Mills Town Clark

Brook's Pictures Offers New Programme Each Night

The feature shows a complete change of programme every evening with Spencer's famous films for each performance. Admission is 6d and 1.

Spencer

Wonderful Melbourne Coat Bargains in Saturday Sale

George Nash presents ladies coats in Melbourne showroom with noticeable bargains. Highlights include coats labeled as late arrivals offering value double the current asking price, aiming to attract shoppers with strong discounts and quick purchase appeal.

Melbourne Cee George Nash

Enrolment Deadline Notice Under Australian Electoral Act NSW

Commonwealth announces a compulsory enrolment review under the Electoral Act for New South Wales. Electors must update details at the Electoral Registrar, with forms obtainable at post offices. The notice cites strict compliance and outlines the removal of ineligible rolls.

New South Wales Amy Nates IG. McLaren State of Sydney May

Furs at Manufacturer Costs in Exclusive Offers

We offer Charming Black Fox Sirs and Sable Satin sets with skins priced from £2.0 to £16.0. Canadian Silver Fox Sets start at £4.00. Stoles and muff skins vary, with largest stoles up to 7/6. Opossum and other furs from Canada and Europe, all made by manufacturers to avoid middlemen profits. Also selling fur garments with in-house tanning and processing.

Bsom Cartl

Orange Fur Co offers remodel of ladies furs at 27 Peslsey Street

Orange Fur Co advertises fur remodeling for ladies at their premises 27 Peslsey Street Orange. They invite customers to discard shabby furs and have them remade into good and lighter garments, promising a fresh look.

Orange Fur CO Peisley Street Orange

Notice of Removal of Business Premises in Penfoli District

Beg to notify the public that they have removed their business to more ramulations and waitable premises opposite the Best Pure Australia Wines. Extensive alterations are underway at the new premises to serve the general public with kept lines and wholesale and retail wine stock.

Australia Aublic Penfoli Lindenan Irvine Boule ‘Gale and Retail Telephone Ra

Forbes Freezing Works Auction At Forbes (New South Wales)

On June 10 1914 Moore Brooke Edward Weaver Co auction iterates sale of the Forbes Freezing Works consisting of land buildings machinery and refrigerating plant near Forbes Parkes and Doonamaling with water safety and extensive capacity for meat freezing and cold storage. Inspect by auctioneers Moore Brooke & Co Edward Weaver & Co Fortes. Cash terms.

Rit Adiey Aecoad Hashani We Hay Lancashire Forbes Parkes Condobolin

Opening of Wirth’s Maonmeal Show at Forbes Beach

Special trains bring The Greatest Show on Earth to Forbes on Tuesday May 26 for a one night appearance. The bill features Flying Codon As Flying Man Alfredo and Ben or Adolinda. Prices 5 shillings reserved seats 1 shilling gallery 20. The large menagerie runs 4 to 5 with elephants and a world of animals showcased by world renowned acts from Australia and Sydney venues.

Thie Bank Stanway House King Street Sydney Aleo Canberra Melbourne Adelaide Perth Hobart Brisbane Rockhampton Townville London United Kingdom Savings Bank Department Castlereagh Street Moore St Bydney Fost Commonwealth Cranncuiweraith James Kell Beron Whale of Wirth Almerlca Eupogie Chreus Australia Madam Heerzac Rowlands Albert Tom Louse Halancer Joey Georgee Srt Icaredevil Alpredo Benorit Adolinda Beelies Wirth's Huee Company Charitie Artiste Farge

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