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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
5
The fragment references prominent Melbourne horses including Standish Handicap winner Wen Khan at Flemington and Fairy King, noting rivalries with Blood to Fairy King and a non-racer named Hitler in a terse Victorian racing context.
A miscellaneous inventory of farm items including ploughs, waggons, a combine, headers, cones, a loom, harness, cart wheels, collars, and other sundry pieces. Items noted in good order or with light wear, totaling a broad collection of agricultural gear.
Tenders are invited by Forbes P.P. Board for earth formation works along a 34 foot wide top with about 440 cubic yards of material. The site spans from Payton's Bridge to Parteolarn, adjacent to Bandon, with supervision by M. i Little, Inspector of Stock.
At Friday meeting Dr A E Jones cited Patersons Curse along the Weddin Shire boundary and noted its prevalence beyond flowering. An inspector was tasked to report on boundary road control while investigations into property owners and weed destruction schedules continued across multiple districts and holdings.
A report notes that the industry already turns out 54 million caravans annually with potential demand of 200 thousand per year. It warns that any person harming or trespassing on Bogablen property will be prosecuted without regard to personal status.
The Forbes sub-branch lists the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity services at St Johns with Holy Communion at 6.30am, Choral Eucharist at 7.00am, Sunday School at 1.00pm, Evensong and Sermon by Rev W J Conran. Guntry Timgerabong 11am Holy Communion, Warroo 1pm Evensong by Rector R Mathers.
The report outlines wool market activity with Bradford and Sydney price actions, noting weeklong clearances and buyer resistance at times. It mentions interstate shipping plans to Brisbane and Sydney, with a near term outlook on availability and pending shipments in October and November. A note on Clubman Rare Old Liqueur Scotch Whisky advertises alongside the market summary.
Shire Engineer Booth reported at Friday's meeting on monthly progress. Work on South Condobolia Road and Parkes Road area advanced with several contracts nearing completion. Payments of balances were recommended for multiple works while others awaited full review next meeting.
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