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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 16, 1934
Page
9
Weather favors a lively old-time dance in the Town Hall next Wednesday night with dancers from Wyalong and nearby centers. Dud Smith's five-piece orchestra provide the music while a best set of dancers prize awaits. A separate walling competition has no prize. Tickets are 2/6 for gentlemen and 2/- for ladies.
Homebush market on Thursday saw prime sheep and lambs firm with easier descriptions. Prime cattle were stronger in places but mostly cheaper. Oldebrough Mort and Co Ltd sold a consignment of 20 bullocks and steers for Mackay Bros, Warinlda, at about £59 18s, averaging £9 9s 9d.
Orange McNeilly Crampton and Martin Limited announce a sale at the Orange Aalp yards on Tweeday November 27. 15 000 highclass fat end store sheep offered, including 5000 extra good fat sheep with some quality wethers. Trucks have been secured to load on sale day.
The Nelson Park Tennis Club opened its night season on Wednesday with a strong turnout. Cool, delightful conditions marked the evening as plans for future gatherings were discussed. Next Sunday the Wilga Club will host another seeded American mixed doubles event, while Town Club runs a daytime tournament for the B.C. queen campaign. Nelson Park will stage an all-day mixed doubles event to support the queen, starting at 10.50.
The Strand Theatre will present the Melbourne Cup on Monday and subsequent nights as a feature program titled Bemen Beepdala and One Way Pameage. The event promises local entertainment and a screening schedule for audiences.
Readiness for the Forbes P. A. and H. Association growing crop competition with judging led by H. Bartlett D.A. district senior agricultural instructor on Wednesday. A lodging party transport is arranged and a noon lunch provided at Forbes with numerous entries from Sherritt Brow New Grenfell and Green Hills.
Nominations closed at 5 p m yesterday leaving 17 hopefuls to contest the Forbes borough council on the upcoming biennial election day Saturday December 1. The slate features a large turnout of aspirants seeking the council seats and the electoral race appears more crowded than expected.
A report from Forbes details a lively program titled Australian Night's Entertainment featuring an appeal by Bundminster Hansler led orchestra, dance numbers by many performers, and a children's display. Guests include Mrs. PQ Redman and Mr. Gunn, with notable attendees and a substantial profit reported.
George Limbers owner of Innisfail lation Forbes and other properties faces trial for allegedly stealing 252 sheep valued at £300 from Lanty Ryan of Goolagong between September 4 and 14. The hearing before Magistrate Mr Dramhead and Sergeant Teale began with Crown prosection. witnesses were examined and the case adjourned, with full report to appear in the next issue.
Forbes company of athletes staged The Absent-Minded Bachelor at Trundle on Tuesday to a large appreciative crowd. A car breakdown delayed some returnees, with artists arriving between 6 and am Wednesday. The Bedgerabong performance was postponed due to flood roadblocks and will move to Monday night for a fundraiser supporting Mino Kath and Hancock contest. A supper and dance will follow.
The Intest in refrigeration planta hon has been installed in the small goods department of Meanrs Arthur Hughes Co's general store on Rankin Street. It is the latest model display counter with modern hygienic features designed to keep moisture in foods. The cooler will be used for poultry hams and small goods, coinciding with the opening of the new furniture department this week.
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