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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1928
Page
8
A fragmented item notes track results and prize claims, naming McNeilly and Crampton. It mentions Good Resting Paddocks and Hananton with private sale references and telegrams. Proceeds are to be remitted by mail. The text cites several phone numbers and mentions Forbes Show as best bread winner.
A recent Forbes Advocate issue reports a notable rise in wheat growing across the Forbes district. The article compares acreages among Parkes, Grenfell, Wellington, Peak Hill and Dubbo, noting substantial gains while listing leaders and laggards in under wheat production.
Canada’s 1928 wheat crop shows a record high yield near 540 million bushels, surpassing previous years. The Bureau of Statistics notes the 1927 output was about 1.97 million bushels, with substantial gains over prior months and overall production.
A damaged OCR fragment references growth inches over a thirty day period and mentions Shermctive and Gor ages but lacks clear context or complete names. The readable bits suggest a measurement note or chart entry without full details.
A fragmented ad style passage promotes a heat coat product and HEENRO as a throat soothing remedy. It mentions mixing with sweetened water to create an effective cough suppressant and claims fast relief for throat ailments, touting convenient ready-made benefits.
A garbled fragment mentions a trial and unclear events. It references names and actions but lacks coherent details to identify people, places, dates, or outcomes. The text hints at a legal or court context but provides no verifiable facts.
A meeting heard two applications to grant petrol pump sites across outer centres. Witnesses spoke on the need for more outlets while officials listed applicants such as Lattham, The Bench, and WJ Chawford for sites on Hark Sturoden Row and in Wireinya, with contentious details noted.
Residents and visitors praise the Vandenberg Hotel Forbes for top quality accommodation and refined lounges. The note highlights comfortable surroundings, prompt guest service, and superior arrangements unmatched by other Forbes hotels.
The Clyde stallion to Stand the Beason at Skirling Plain near Quandialla is a top showing horse with Baron Pride blood. Notes detail breeding, auction sale of 9500 guineas, and progeny like Borer Cocky, with a history of success in Australia and Victoria. Season opens September 10 and ends December 20, mares to be removed in advance.
In New South Wales details emerge for Boree Roy a sire from Boree Park with 12 verses quoted as DOO painewx. Dam Wee Aiesp by Winkfield. listed as a stud at Adam Boree Park with all Koo performers. Fee 5 gittany per mare. Applications for extruded pedigrees noted.
A Sydney notice promises £5 to £10 weekly for home confectionery making. No experience required and they guarantee to buy your sweets. Write for a free outfit and booklet from Liberty Confectionery College at Pitt Street near Martin Place.
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