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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
6
A note outlines a Thursday university market event described as the best in town. Key details about time and exact location are unreadable but organizers promise a strong showing of vendors and local products.
Eugowra dominated the Uoolagong show last week with many blue ribbons. Prizes went to O. T. Boyd Bluepan and W. J. Sloan Whoomare for different hacks, Hazelton family claiming first for horse and sulky turnout, and A L Munirkle winning best pair buggy horses. Henry George Wrover and J. Nickle placed notable horses as well. The event ran Tuesday to Wednesday with 47 locals registered by Wednesday morning. Rain aided crops after frosts, while a grand concert for Whitechapel atEmeland funds was planned for October 20 at the School of Arts with admission 1d for Cr Luhrem. Mr Herb Welsh of Warrentige reported the loss of a drogh mare trot foaling troubles, insured through Northern Assurance Company via Wheatley & Martel.
In a mixed weekend match, Tennia Virnind Tenn's players faced Trajere Eu sown and prior events. All six gentlemen participated as routes and games varied. Trajere claimed victory with a 9 set score against Yatuom, claiming a decisive win for the home team.
Ladies of the society led by Mrs Hazelton and Mrs Niven hosted the Kugowrk annual show luncheon for judges and guests at Shaw Hall. Receipts about £12 with expenditures near £11, funds include £2 6d annual subscriptions. Committee meeting at School of Arts discussed purchases of sheepskin waist coats and materials for sheets and pillow slips.
A wet spell on the 24th ult raised harvest hopes briefly but continued sun and heat soon threatened the crops. By Tuesday fresh life returned as temperatures climbed toward the 100 degree mark. A tennis match set for Saturday failed to draw a large turnout while Mr Calder spoke on Belgium to an attentive audience. Medical ailments linger with colds common though Mr J Barbe recovered from a recent attack.
Local notes report wet spell and summer like warmth boosting wheat and hay yields. Private T MQuirk of Sydney visiting before sailing to Nice Crewe. his brother killed at Dardanelles and another wounded. Mrs Webb recovering after illness. J Webb’s nephew staying briefly.
The past week brought hot dry days with a few frosty nights. Mrs Ellercamp returns from Melbourne and Sydney while friends glad to see Mr DB Newell back after illness. A Trinity College exam of six pupils was held at Mr Stack Hogan State with mixed scores. Miss Ivy McKeowen’s farewell ball featured a silver tea service gift and warm goodbyes as she departs for marriage.
On motion of Mrs Langford and Mrs Casper one pound was voted for handkerchiefs. Our CF was set aside. On motion of Mrs Thorn craft and Mrs Witnell to spend on hessian and twine for sandbags. Compliments to the secretary, meeting terminated.
A concert and dance at Goolagong drew large crowds for a war relief fund, despite cancellations from Canowindra and Cowra. The program featured diverse acts, with Mr J. Seatres absent due to an accident. A dance followed, drawing 1½ dozen couples. the event concluded with a prize-winning waltz and notes on weather changes aiding crops.
The Government buys the North Hatwaroo stud station for £54,000, owner Mr GA Hi Conroy, to establish a state stud farm with 17 premier stock animals. Local auctioneer Mrs Rose presides as sales begin next Wednesday while residents donate to a wounded fund. Prominent breeder Mr O Reilly shows a fine filly foal from Van Toy and Messenger, hinting at potential show trotters.
The piece recalls a Civil War era drum voice urging Freemen to act and endure, followed by testimonials extolling Hean’s Essence as a cheap, effective cough remedy. Readers are invited to buy from G W Sloan in Sydney with post free options.
The Advocate promotes sires for the season across NSW stations. Listings include Blood Hiue Pan at Eugowra C T Boyd fee 2/2, Murillo at Wellington Harry Taylor fee 20 guineas, No Shenaneghan at Tichborne E Davis fee 2/6, and multiple others across Eugowra Narromine Bedgerabong Forbes Trundle Norwich Farm and more. Fees range from 2/2 to 10 guineas, with numerous sires, bulls, and ponies featured in weekly ads.
Agencies include Massey Harrie Machinery Clutterbuck Bros s Of Engines and Chaff-Cutters Paton Burns Manures Northern Assurance Coy Auction Bales conducted in any part of the district.
George Tolhurst Bogan announces his new up to date hotel building welcoming friends and the public. He promises latest conveniences ample accommodation first class table and best wines beers and spirits.
J J Kelly announces his takeover of the Union Hotel in Trundle. He plans to run a first‑class, up‑to‑date house with every convenience including commercial and public dining, and special attention to country visitors. A free yard will be provided.
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