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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1920
Page
6
A fragmented OCR passage mentions wage increases, a Legislative Council, and a protest petition. It references Ireland, armistice context, Cork, and McDade stores with prices and boots. The legible facts are sparse. multiple, jumbled items appear without a clear single event.
Our correspondent notes Mr Gerald Garling leaves Bugowra on Tuesday to assume Parkes management of the Barn of New South Wales. He was a lively advocate for town welfare and betterment. The community welcomes his successor Mr Smith.
The Right Rev Dr Long confirmed six candidates at St George's Parkes. Parkes Town Band will enter the B grade contest in Sydney. Caledonians face a small debt after last week's events. Protests against Gorge Holdings Bill discussed by Farmers and Settlers Association. Reservoirs near Parkes remain full and fees for public gates adjusted by Goobang Shire. Gutter flushing and light showers noted. H Tyrrell farewelled from Tallway station. Tyrrell to attend officers' school for 12 months. Government refuses special grant for a Dungeon Creek bridge. lumber bridge proposed. Parkes Municipal Council named as Bushman's Dam trustees. Rates debated at Shire meeting. proposed increases defeated. Four aldermen present. meeting adjourned. Over 100 new Farmers and Settlers members joined. East Goombahbla tank lease awarded. Convent school fete to net about £150. Banks and public offices observed a public holiday. Proportional representation abolished proposed. strong protest resolved. Perks' Court Street wooden building destroyed by fire. Methodist School Hall fire damage noted. District Superintendent Kirkham assumes stationmaster staff. J Kay succeeds Tyrrell at the railway station.
The ad offers a Studebaker car for hire available day or night. Amy distance is mentioned as a contact note for arranging service.
The Farmers and Grazers' Co operative Grain Insurance and Agency to Ltd reports heavy arrivals of chaff at Alexandria with new season values from 8/6 to 10 per cwt. Auction sales yield up to 9/10 per cwt, a record for new season offerings. Expect a supply lull soon, then prices may fall. Also noted are fodder sales growth and a line of boys' duck shirts from Austen & Pratley from 6/6, with emphasis on quality over price.
Moore Brooke and Co in conjunction with Turnee announce a public auction at the residence of R J Abaney Esquire who is leaving the district. The sale is conducted by the instructed agents and promises a timely disposal of assets.
An auction notice lists livestock three fat steers one fat cow two dairy cows with calves at foot and farm machinery including plant, waggon, disc cultivator, plough gear, and a range of household furniture from beds and dining sets to a Packard organ. Goods to be sold on cash terms with sale starting at 1 30 p m. Auctioneers Moore Brooke Turner Keane.
Dalgety and Company with W K Garnsey offer Lake Cowal Station 15 703 acres freehold 3 612 acres leasehold 9 years plus 17 200 Merino sheep 100 cattle 23 horses and stock at public sale at the Royal Exchange Sydney in December 1920 at 11 pm. The property features level country suited to grazing fattening and stud breeding with water from Blang Creek Lake Cowal 16 tanks wells and rabbit netting. Terms £47 500 cash with five annual instalments at 6 per cent interest.
Hay-cutting nears completion around the district with good yields expected. Shortage of binder twine limited cutting, but demand rises as Mestre James Martin machinery agents secure wagon orders. News notes two residents, W Bechman and R Crawford, hospitalized, and A J Hockey recovering from an accident. Rain and steady cool weather persist, indicating continued harvest conditions.
An important auction sale conducted under the Perpetual Trustee Co. Ltd promises transfer of Tramnersdale, a 4381 acre freehold property formerly part of Burrawang Holdings. The grazing and wheat growing estate lies near Bedgerabong, Lachlan region, 3 miles from Bedgerabong Post Office and telephone connected.
Wednesday December Edward Weaver Co Forbes sells by auction Traversdale a 4591 acre holding near Forbes 16 miles north west. 2720 acres freehold 1346 Crown lease remaining 285 acres other blocks. crown debt £1088 3 9 with £69 6 0 annual rent. improvements include homestead woolshed yards fenced paddocks water tanks wells. Carrying capacity about 81 sheep per acre with fat lambs noted in Sydney market. Deposit 26 percent, 20 percent due in two years, balance at five years at 6 percent interest.
Forbes holds services at 11 p.m. with Mr J T Wooda at Forbes 7.40 and Rev L Peacock. Sandhills has services at 3 p.m. Meadowbank 11 a.m. Eugowra 2.90 p.m.
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