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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1928
Page
5
B J Butler general storekeeper announces arrival of a full stock of groceries drapers boots shoes saddlery ironwork crockery motor oil venture and more. orders for Flemington trucks and pedigreed seeds accompany the notice. broad range of goods listed with implied local trade context and armory reference.
A miscellaneous item lists NEWSAGENT STATIONER LIBRARIAN and mentions c GENERAL PONTIAC MOTORS CHEV and OLDSMOBILE cans. Trucks tubes and all duplicates stocked, reflecting a dense catalog style of trade notices and inventory shorthand.
Gunningbland faced Wongaleaf Scrivener with a strong batting display, tallying 76 runs in the innings. The match, held at the local ground, saw Gunningbland post a competitive total as Wongaleaf struggled to contain the offence.
In Grenfell the proposed rise in rates faced swift approval as NSW representatives prepared for a decisive contest. Hevome Girls Ctveronle secured a straightforward victory, signaling strong support for the move and setting a confident tone for upcoming events.
The report covers cricket matches with Wongaher, Grady and Freeman. Hawke and Davies feature in ball by ball play. It notes Grenfell Municipal Council approving higher street expenditure, a bowling club meeting with officers, a brass band performance under A Peterson, a charity dancing party and busy social season with horse show success and stock sale at Greenethorpe. The piece mixes sport results, society notices and council decisions from late week.
The Canberra region inspected wheat plots led by Mr. W. J. Dwyer under the Daisy Park name. Varieties Belak Malu Buddun My fl Pelestion Mal ci up Duldah Palestine and Hiejah showed promising growth with strong yields. A judging event among growers highlighted Plowman and Bogan wheats, with comments on disease resistance and head quality. Major and Tan wood plots, from Dookie Victoria, were noted for potential good returns. The visit included discussions by officials from the Department of Agriculture and a brief tour of the plots, followed by a reception with leaders from the agricultural community.
A terse notice names W G Dodd as a key figure with well established roles in ancient surveying and quantity services across Forbes and Zarkes regions. The item notes longstanding practice and collaboration among engineering firms in the area.
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