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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 25, 1912

Page

6

Fancy dress skating carnival for Eu gowra school event

A meeting of Eu gowra School of Arts proposed a fancy dress skating carnival on Saturday October 26 with admission 1 shilling or 2 shillings to skate. A prize of 7 shillings 6d for best fancy dress and additional races were discussed. Skating bookings close by 6 pm.

Eugowra School of Arts C. J. Hazelton K. Richardson J. Niven R. Thorncroft J. H. Lovett J. EB. Lovett J. EK. Lovett H. Z. Greentaleh EU- Bowra BR. Thornecroft

Trundle notes railways, sports, and school plans

Local farmers harvest hay and consider a light line from Trundle to Fifield Mineral Hill to improve wheat and town prospects. The Farmers and Settlers Association urges end October applications to contest Lachlan seat. Our cricket team travels to Bozan Gate. Forbes clubs are urged to reciprocate. Meeers Todd and Sons build a new £800 office. public school gears for a continental fair with moonlight concert and manual training exhibition.

Monk. McGirr Trundle Pifield Melrose Maing Mineral Hill Fifield Weel Farmers and Settlers’ Association Lachlan Manning Bozan Gate Forbes Forbes Cricket Club Meeers, Todd and Sons J. 4. Carmody Union Gentle Orange Mr Dawson Dawson

NSW Wheat Forecast Promises Strong State Crop

The S.M. Herald estimates New South Wales wheat at about 22.5 million bushels with an average 10 bushels per acre, depending on rains. Forbes district foresees 29,000 acres at around 9 to 15 bushels per acre, while the entire Forbes police district covers about 170,000 acres with potential 14 to 18 bushels per acre. Farmers look for a fat year after prior reverses, with many aiming for a 10 day to the mere crop and some yielding higher.

S.M. Herald New South Wales Forbee Forbes Limerick Petersburg Ind Magpie Paris Rue de la Paix

Our Ladies' Letter on Mt Lyell Mining Tragedy and Sydney Life

A Sydney reflection on the Mt Lyell mine disaster in Tasmania mourns 50 young miners and honors their bravery. It cites Father Gilleran’s requiem and calls for faith and unity beyond creed. The piece notes wartime aura, ongoing social events, theatre, and the new automate orchestra amid social life, then briefly mentions the Hordern Monle wedding at St Mary’s.

Mt. Lyell Tasmania Sydney Father Gilleran Dorothy Civil Service Sherry's Farmer's Hordern—Monle T. Mary's

Local bred horse Othone returns to Eugowra for rest

The locally bred horse Othone owned by Mr Leith Morton is being brought back to Eugowra from Sydney for a well earned rest after substantial racing activity.

Othone Leith Morton Eugowra Sydney

Rainfall Aids Wheat Crops In Daroobalgie

The correspondent reports heavy rain in Daroobalgie with patchy falls ranging from 20 to over 60 points, aiding wheat crops. Farmers plan hay cutting soon and expect to start within days. The Union church tea meeting and concert is postponed indefinitely due to conflicts with other attractions, while a social is planned at the Freezing Works Friday night the 25th.

Union Church

Turner Bicycles Deliver Mail Across NSW and Commonwealth

The article notes nearly 1000 Turner bicycles supplied to carry His Majesty's mails in New South Wales and other Commonwealth states. Turner cycles underwent strict Postal Authority tests against rivals before closing their first large order. Three years of daily wear by letter carriers have demonstrated strength and reliability and high satisfaction with the service.

Turner New South Wales Commonwealth States Turner Brothers Commonwealth

Trundle News Notes On Local Clubs And Property

Warmest praise from their inspector describes steady effort by Mr Daweon and Miss Mackie on the continental project. Wooleringa golf club nears season end with stable footing and expected renewal. Mr T M Gire subdivides Eden Valley under closer settlement act. A progressive association is desired to air public grievances like roads water and Court of Petty Sessions. Mineral Hill shares quoted in Sydney market at 6 shillings.

Daweon Mackie Wooleringa

Weather and community notes from Goolagong district

The report covers rain and frost effects on crops, illnesses in town, and local events. Mrs M Keon moves from Cowra to Grenfell hospital, crops vary in condition, shearing nearly finished, and arable blocks reach £76 per acre. A cricket match Goolagong versus Warrrattery set for Sunday.

M'Keon Cowra Hospital Grenfell Hospital Nees J. Haydon Cowra M‘innea M'Guinnese Clancy Goolagong Warraterry

Grenfell District Wheat Prospects and Weather Notes

Wheat sowing in the Grenfell District shows rising area with about 112 000 acres under crop and yields averaging 12 to 18 bushels per acre though some crops may exceed 40 bushels. Rain before October could lift yields, while hay and fodder concerns persist amid drought and fallowed land.

Grenfell Gistrid Temora

Autumn in Japan blooms with chrysanthemum party at Akasaka Palace

In Tokyo the Imperial Chrysanthemum Garden Party at Akasaka Palace hosts Emperor Empress Crown Prince and guests from state and foreign circles. Hundreds of chrysanthemum varieties decorate gardens while autumn leaves begin to color the landscape, enhancing the scenic display across parks and mountains.

Dai Nippon Tokio Akasaka Palace

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