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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1912
Page
6
Our Crockery display departs from ordinary assortments with selective patterns and artistic design. Each item is chosen for quality and utility, with many pieces not available elsewhere. Pricing remains very moderate, so shoppers gain value for money.
The Bugowra event drew a large congregation with performances by Stella Curry and many children. Local figures including Mr A M Telford, Mr C T Hoyt, and Mr J Noble addressed attendees, noting fundraising and subscription issues and praising the school of arts activities and dances with wide community turnout.
Local event at Bogan Gate drew a larger crowd than previous meetings with strong interest in the handicaps and races. Mr Kenat Therosiere organized the proceedings as attendees watched races including the Oddfellow Handicap and Troy plate featuring horses from Kelly’s, Kearney, and Robb’s stables.
An Australian wheat display at the Wyalong show highlights entries from Messrs O and M of Spy Hill. The Department of Agriculture notes a Ten Year Experiment with Bunye and Cammacks varieties showing high yields and soil care. The article discusses fallowing, oats trials, and manure spreading improving pastures and nitrogen uptake, with costs around 8 shillings per acre and concerns over steward actions at shows.
The piece records the condemned man Loule Phee facing death for the murder of Edward Hoel at South Grafton. It notes his despondency and Probert tyarmeantims te £ 10012 Nay tone yond hye he tre oom senior the will of th tole Me Throe, MAC, while other references hint at a wider postwar legal and naval aviation context involving Lieutenant Toba H Towers and the 11M Naval Aviation Coepm Ayre.
The Goolagong Pand Ay Association hosted a Wednesday show with about 100 attendees despite Forbes holiday setback. Awards named include Staylon Kelly’s amavis, Maydon’s Hannity, and numerous draught and hackney prizes. contributions praised from secretary Jus Byrnes and workers as preparations for bigger events unfold in a promising district.
The annual Tom's Lagoon public event on Saturday featured a full lineup of sports and games. Junior players and many villagers competed in ball, running, and novelty events with awards presented by local figures including Mr Schofield and Mr Callite. Ivy Coltite and Annie Allen were among the top winners with several prizes awarded for attendance and popular boy honors.
South Lead School notes a reduced turnout on an afternoon program in May. Students enjoyed games and dances, with some prizes awarded to pupils and teachers praised for efforts.
The article lists multiple school and local races led by Esther Hugo and Ruth Loxley with Nettie Laney and Eileen Edison among finishers, plus a Mar ied Ladies Race won by Mrs J. Ryan. In the evening about 30 couples attended a dance at Mrs Laneyrie's home organized by Mr and Mrs Laneyrie with tables for non-dancers and performances by Mr Taylor and Mr Loxley.
The Forbes School of Arts committee met on Wednesday with members Brodee Nok Walsh Frew Ferguson Ur Detohery and J. st Dowell present. Accounts showed funds for payment and a discussion on government subsidy for books and magazines. The Moss Vale School of Arts requested the subsidy be separated as previously, and the committee felt further action would be futile due to existing regulation.
Constance Cobcroft announces purchase of sole rights to the Mexander-Naunton method in the Fortes and Parkes districts. Pupils receive 12 lessons for £2 2s 0d with music included and a refund if the sixth lesson fails to fulfill the contract. Madame Damiano AL.C.M. teaches at the Forbes college. unauthorized teaching in Forbes and Parkes districts will be prosecuted.
Jas Tuohy and Co announce the acquisition of Angus F Cullen wine grower Forbes and offer a range of leading Murray River Victorian South Australian and Sunnyside Wines. They advertise port sherry muscat and other wines sold in bulk and bottles with wholesale and retail service from Rankin Street. Telephone 116.
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