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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
3
Owing to a wet Sunday, cricket matches were postponed. Next Sunday Canowindram will visit Goolagong for the Seven Cup. The Stroller will play Mitch at Bogowra in a central venue match.
The report chronicles abandoned matches due to rain and poor conditions in Quundi and other towns. Quam Dine fell seven wickets for 2 in quotes, while Morangorel chased 124 for seven and Berendetba edged a win with 16 runs. Upcoming fixtures list Berendehin, Quundiatiay, Caragabal, and Tiribbaree venues.
Bedgerabong Wednea annual meeting of the cricket club held Saturday night elected officers including president CW Stewarts, secretary Jew, treasurer Stewart, and committee members Hodges and Field. A match against Burrawang listed for Sunday was to be played as a friendly game.
Monwonga cricketers lost last Sunday week to Wamboyne. J Ort top scored for Monwonga with fifty, while T Low of Wamboyne reached a half century. Heavy rain forced Monwonga to travel to Forbes for a follow up match but they were unable to win.
Agents report rising trackings to Homebush at slim prices. Nineteen cattle arrive on Tuesday for Sync with twelve booked for Saturday. Cattle prices have slipped, but fat cattle in the district are holding value.
Homebush Sales Galdsbrough Mertam Co Ltd report 48000 sheep yarded at Flemington on Monday. Competition dull with prices about one lower. Prices for prime quality were firm while plain lambs and drafts quoted with unclear figures.
In official circles in the city the date for the Wyangala Dam opening is not yet fixed though November is anticipated. The Premier is expected to outline plans to advance closer cooperation in the Lachlan Valley and Mrs Manly of Wynsacula Dam has secured refreshment rights for two rooms in the southern pylons while the northern pylons will house electrical equipment for the dam project.
A fragmented ad describes an OVO egg preserver claimed to keep eggs good for poaching boiling or frying. It promises easy use for storing winter supply and mentions access through wholesale grocers in Sydney or Newcastle.
A fragmented 1911 era item notes a focus on denim trousers with references to double seat and knee areas. The garbled OCR mentions aleen and 6/11 figures, indicating sizing or pattern details discussed among tailors or retailers. The readable context points to clothing specs rather than a broader event.
An old advertisement highlights Pure Silk Kinnella Fuji hairpieces and Faceless Haircords in numerous patterns. It promotes many designs, including Fade-less Springtime Haircorns, with prices around 63d to 1/95d and mentions imitation linen styles amid the offerings.
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