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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1937
Page
4
The article guides sowing petunias from seed in seed pans or boxes, covering with glass then lifting, using newspaper under glass for even light, and proper drainage and soil mix. It notes watering by standing pans in shallow water, thinning, and transplanting when sturdy. It lists favored varieties and urges sowing Austral strains alongside bedding types.
Mrs Cecilia Margaret May Butttriss of South Condobolia Road died aged 60 in the District Hospital. Funeral at 3 pm tomorrow from St John’s Church of England. Mira Strickland relict of Philip Strickland died last night in Young aged years. remains to Forbes for interment. funeral at 1 o clock tomorrow morning. In the Supreme Court Bailey won damages against Truth and Sportsman Ltd for libel. stay granted for two days.
A market gardener reports parsnip seed germination improves when the bed is worked fine then lightly pressed with half the thickness of a dahlia stake, watered freely, then covered with leaf mould or table manure and watered gently. The method, also tried on carrots, yielded strong germination.
Seed catalog from PL C Shepherd & Son Sydney advertises lucerne seed cleaned for high germination at 16d per lb, 100 lb lots at 18d per lb, Japanese millet plump seed at 22 8d per lb, Sudan seed grown under government supervision at 4d per lb, 30d per cwt. Freight extra. Prices subject to sales and market conditions. Cash with order. Full range of other seeds including satcaline early orange sorghum couch paspalum Rhodes available.
The Trump staged a late surge to win the Caulfield Cup of 1937 after trailing by 11 lengths half a mile out. Ashley Reed guided The Trump to victory as Sir Regent faded, with Donaster in third. The Trump is rated 7.5 in the Melbourne Cup and faces a heavy penalty but remains a top contender despite track concerns from heavy rainfall.
Western Stores defeated Robinson and Sone by 180 runs at Lawson Park with Barlow 35 Livingstone 2 Rawson 25 Walters 18 Watson 16 leading Western Stores. Grenfell LHS ex-students union held a successful door social at Presbyterian Hall with about 100 couples. Fraser receives crystal water set after twelve years with Hil and Halla Pry Ltd. Harvest prospects report Grenfell district strong, especially Carngabal with fertile soil. Tomorrow is election day and voting is compulsory with official directions to voters.
A call for readers to share personal happenings from lost loves to new births and every everyday event in between. Send in your notices of marriages arrests operations births visits and odd happenings for inclusion in upcoming local pages.
Strand Theatre patrons see Turn Off the Moon a bright musical comedy with Charles Augeleu sparkling wit and Eleanor Whitney and Johnny Downs dancing. Ben Blue adds broad burlesque laughs while Breeding Home stars William Gargan Binnie Barnes and Wendy Barrie with three short features Rocky Mountain Grandeur Circus Dose and Walt Disney's Broken Toys. Captain Courageous screens next week in a four night sea drama by the Mutiny on the Bounty company.
The first division matches between Malpin's Fist and Public Servante Banks and Marists were postponed to tomorrow on two designated wickets. Forbes Juniors aim to reform clubs and defend premiership status. St Laurence and Grenfell clash on Halpin's Plat while Forbes Club meets Bedgerabonr tes. James to start at 10 am. players unavailable to notify officials.
Twenty four cribbage players turned up at the Parish Hall on Wednesday night to vie for prizes offered by organizers aiding the Church of England mower show. After an interesting evening over perforated boards, prizes went to Mr. W Jones and Mr. P Flint. A large crib tournament is planned soon with enthusiasts from north and south divisions meeting at the Parish Hall to contest the premiership.
Forbes Fortnightly notes about 450 head yarded at the Tuesday market, 900 in fat pens. Buyers from Sydney Grange Bathurst and western centres attended. Market eased since two weeks prior. Fat cattle prices listed for multiple sellers and calves. Next fortnigh market slated for Tuesday in November.
The article notes new color in the High School grounds with blooming flowers on the southern side of the main building, mowed lawns, concrete paths, front fencing, and new portraits and an honors board. Principal Mr. Levy champions modern educational trends and improved school atmosphere, promising a bright future for students.
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