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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 01, 1912
Page
4
Readable fragments suggest references to Oregon Baltic Redwood and pine wood products, doors and sashes, and a period note on orders and gas cut materials. The text hints at a local description of timber and carpentry goods with limited context and no clear event or dates.
We give you what you call for and have what you will. A wide assortment of sundries includes branding items, twine, combs, cutters, sheep dip, lubricating oil, and more. Tools of trade such as hammers, saws, planers, files, chisels, and related equipment are also offered.
On sale over 100 tons of assorted produce at low rates. Inspect before tasting elsewhere. Best quality lime stocked. Furniture removal and all carrying services offered on short notice. Vrolly meses all tretoe.
South Forbes won the cricket contest by 26 runs with A Fuller top scoring 62 not out for Poverty Point, while A Sprriios led South Forbes with 40 and C M Kay 24. Bowling highlighted by A Spitting 3 for 25, C M Kay 4 for 22, and B J Keys 4 for 11 supported the South Forbes attack. Poverty Point’s A Fuller remained unbeaten on 62 as top stand and overall scoring backed a strong chest of batting, but South Forbes showed depth in both innings and fielding.
A Forbes district school teacher, famed for strict training under the Science Act provisions, confronted a troublemaker near the drift Browns. The offender pulled off his coat, prompting the teacher to vault the fence and knock him down. another man fell as well. Pupils commend the instructor amid ongoing friction and renewed challenges at the school.
An advertisement from coNSTANCH CORCROFT in Orange Road Forbeu offering Felvi pupil training under Madame Damiana ALCM. It promises two lessons with tuition included and a money refund after the sixth lesson if not ratelised. It bars teaching without written authority and warns of prosecution.
In Cowra Police Court, Thomas Phillips faced a betting charge linked to a Cowra race meeting. Constable Cobcroft testified, detailing a remark about placing a bet and a tense exchange with a man ready to shoot, as the case drew public attention reported by the Cowra Weekly Press.
B H Taylor and Co report Navin wold at private yards with 22 mice quality bullocks and steers from the Munster, account Whitely and Simpson. Strong buyer attendance from Lithgow mountains and outlying butchers. Bulls to 12 1s, steers to 10 17s, average 21 2/6. Sheep yarded 200 small and medium quality ewes to 13s.
Taylor and Co report 28 good quality bullocks and steers at Murrurundi and Muewellbrook sales with strong demand from town and country buyers. Bullocks fetch about £12 3s, steers around £11 5s 8d, prime lots and yarded stock up to 17s 1d a head, average across months about 16s 6d.
WoW Wheatley notes good attendance of buyers at the last site with firm prices. Crossbred and wether veering, ewes and lambs quoted across several shillings and pence, with lambs and store stock yarding firm. Heavy yardings of fat cattle show varied prices and a late market firmness, bullocks and best cows reported with modest declines and steady averages.
Sydney firm Burns Philp and Company plans new cruise style tours linking Australia with the Panama Canal opening in 1915. The venture offers circular trips via multiple routes, with credit facilities and agent support across stations from New Guinea to North America, aiming to attract Australian travelers seeking organized itineraries.
Horwich and London Accident Insurance Association offers personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Rath & Co., district representatives, outline terms of application and acceptance.
New Speedweek advertises 12 months guarantee on bicycles with a big stock of second-hand bikes. Prices start at 19 shillings, with many models at 8/10 and 12 months protections offered to buyers. Local shop promotes variety and value for all cycling enthusiasts seeking affordable options.
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