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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
3
The fragmented clipping describes a bizarre mix of advice on cloning and poisons, a safety warning about snake venom, and a random note about cracked roof canes at a Wagga school. It mentions crystal neutralising poison, fear harming the heart, and a dozen cane w frames found in a collapsed room. It ends with a cryptic line about a father being walloped with a similar cane.
A new Oppenheim novel titled The Adventures of Mr J P Cray excites readers with sharp dialogue and pointed climaxes. Nie lwfest praises the book as captivating from start to finish, noting the clever plotting and engaging escapades.
A delegates meeting of the district club is set for tomorrow night at 8 o'clock in the School, to form no association. Farben Cricket Club holds a committal meeting tonight at 10 o'clock. Tomorrow afternoon at 3.30 cricket practice at Harpies Flat wicket. Two challenges for the Grineted Cup include Grenfell on November 1 and Parker on November 15. Four-match series between two local leagues at Buntley, Malpin’s Flat, with teams led by A. Goxela and others. 12 players named. Representatives for Color to face Growlin on Sunday at South Forbes ground start at 10.80. Players listed include Woat, Tinttroms, Twist, Le Brocque, Johnsen, McCormack, Brown, Cowell, Delaney, Mhetuberger, Green, Parwlow.
The Sydney College of Music exam culminated at the Joest Convent on October 1. Honours were awarded in Initiatory and Advanced grades to Ivy Wyatt Marie OShanasy Thelma Myra Dean Mary Sweeney Nullie McGarry Marie McGarry Josephine Seaxo and others.
A detailed program for the Bedgerabong Picnic Races on Boxing Day lists races from the Maiden Handicap to the Warrogo Handicap with trophies and prize values. It specifies start times from 11:30 a.m. to 4:60 p.m., conditions for ponies and riders, nomination details, distance formats, and penalties, plus entry requirements and closing dates.
The Church of England Flower Show praised amateur gardeners of the diocese for a strong display despite recent wind damage. Prize winners include Miss Weaver for roses and Miss Madge Ewing for pink roses, with awards across vegetables, knitted items, and baked goods.
Sporting notes report Therrien relieved of task to ride Heroic Duncan amid betting turmoil ahead of the Melbourne Cup. Victorian government automation scrutiny looms as Hennes and Polycintan cited for possible involvement. Sydney bookmakers face Betting and Cunning Act actions over public tipster advertisements.
The weather remains dry with most cropland past recovery and farmers planning a new cut next week as livestock and wool movements resume after lifting of the trucking embargo. Mr Reedy leads a gun crew delivering 78 bales, road works continue, and the Co operative Sheep Dip faces a fresh dip program with Stewart as secretary. Tennis club reports a healthy season balance, while the Mains Tiedemann secretary resigns. Monwonga Cricket Club holds its AGM at the Recreation Ground on October 26 inviting all members and prospects.
From Our Own Correspondent reports Mr McKenat of Drayton sold 600 Jambo last week at 25 shillings per head on the property. A drover named Harvey in charge of sheep belonging to Mr C A Mow Hig of Rombala was thrown from his horse and taken to Wyalong Hospital then Temora for hip X rays. A special line of men savy serge pants with cut trousers, joints and pockets is available at Austen and Prutley’s.
A dated advertisement touts Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble urging readers to heed the first signs of weakness. It cites Mrs Heawell and others who claim relief from backache, pain and urinary symptoms, endorsing the pills as a tested remedy available by Prater-Mec.
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