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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
9
At Forbes Jockey Club the spring meeting runs October 22 and 23 with £200 in prizes. The Warroo Handicap 4 furlongs, Band on Trial Stakes 6 furlongs, Spring Handicap 1 mile, Jemalong Welter 7 furlongs, Walla Walla Handicap 6 furlongs. Second day Carrawortty Handicap 1 mile, Weelong Novice Handicap 6 furlongs, District Handicap 1 mile, Wongajong Welter 7 furlongs, Burrawang Handicap ? furlongs.
Nominations for spring and district entries announced by ACL and WDFLA. Details include dates in October, with applications to secretary Moloney at Town Hall Chambers Forbes.
District News reports a dry spell and poor harvest outlook as rain fades. It notes shearing progress and good fleeces, farm labor issues, a School of Arts committee reelection, plans for a monthly professional center visit, and a Sydney fleet visit for students. Also covers a horse injury, a death, a cricket pitch project, local fishing, tennis results, and upcoming Bedgerabong versus Gunning matches.
A compact note from The Forbes Advocate encouraging readers to patronise those who advertise in the paper. The message underscores the mutual support between readers and local businesses featured in the publication.
Trundle Court sat with several riotous behavior cases. Aryant and others were fined for public disturbance in the Union Hotel yard. Prohibition orders granted for John Kearney and his son for 12 months. Various fines and sentences imposed, including hard labor, for multiple defendants. Further notices include licensing actions and local notes on recent rains and Dr. Bertram’s arrival and expected impact.
A sudden typhoid outbreak in the town saw Dr Bertram halt private practice to live in hospital tents with 140 patients under his care. Nurses from Sydney aided. he refused pay with an illuminated address as thanks. He later faced health strain, left practice to seek health in Scotland, and is remembered as a devoted public figure in Coonamble.
From Our Own Correspondent reports the Oddfellows meeting at Hogan Gate drew a large attendance with a successful ball and dance. Races included Kallys Irish Light, Coster’s Hole, Broderick’s Clarry and others with several disqualifications. Local coach updates note improvements to the Railway Hotel site and Tolhurst’s sale, while Mr Reidy and family visited from Nygan.
Last week locals attended the Forbes rail way picnic at For bes. While traveling to M'Cailley s last week Mr Lowing experienced his car being burnt. The vehicle was insured for part of its value. The Forbes Advocate sale at Kearney and Tolhurst s was noted.
From our own correspondent, Goolagong prepares for carnival next week with the annual show on October 8 and races the following day likely to set records. Local notes report frosts, a new tennis court, hospitalised child, serious operation, cricket win by Goolagong, and farmers hopeful of fair wheat yields if rain arrives. Snakes appear early signaling a potentially plentiful year.
Rain is badly needed in this district and crops suffer from dry weather. Two children from Mary's Dream hospital have recovered from whooping cough. Many Back Yamma farmers sold out recently while high prices tempt them. Sharp Bros. reportedly sold property for a good price. Masters Jack Balles and Harry Pimon t Jet travel to Sydney to represent Hack Yammmi School at a children's demonstration during the Australian Meet. Service was held at the local church with a large congregation. Thoringleigh hearing operations continue. Mr Sly hag finished his sheep and handles 600 more at Back Yamma station. Pine logs shipped to Forbes sawmill. six teams busy, and carriers reportedly cashing cheques. Mrs W Reader and family plan to move to Sydney before returning to Perth WA for a short visit.
Forbes M H Parkes and Forbes club members competed at the local links on Wednesday with a close result. Scores show Forbes defeating Parkes in a string of head to head bouts and a late afternoon tally kept even between both teams. The Forbes visitors were hosted at the Albion Hotel with speeches thanking Mr Jamieson and Mr Giles and best wishes to Mr Lindsay bound for Sydney.
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