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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
5
A jumbled racing page highlights the Cayfield Cup victory, Frank Wiemprey’s reception, and world title clashes. Syed, Peter Jackson, and other figures loom as contenders amid results, notes on trainers, and forthcoming Melbourne events. The report blends standings, horses, and bets with scattered details of partnerships and venues.
The penultimate Week's Valley Offering aimed to reduce the Church of England Rectory debt shows zero pounds listed, with promoters including Fanny A. White Hon Sec, urging supporters to contribute.
Experienced driver wanted for long haul work. Applicant must understand his duties. Apply Edward Weaver & Co., Forbes. From showground on Warhext Hay, a hack Kelpie bitch named Cloud is available for return to 8. 8. Cunningham, Camp Hi.
A ragged notice states a buyer aims to purchase tallow wool and skins including sheep, fur, and rabbit hides. It notes wool purchases limited to ten pounds and urges sellers and assessors to respond, claiming compliance with a Wool Acquisition Act policy.
A sale advertisement for a horse market at Mulloy’s Stable Yards on Monday seeks fat horses of all classes from one year old up. Absa Youns Trattem or Pacers appear as terms. Particulars a WK Gar Nsi.
Executors of the late Thomas Lozer offer by public sale the Peachgrove orchard and vineyard at Forbes in two miles from Forbes on the Lovkton River. About 12 acres planted with crees and vines, with a cottage and outbuildings, watered by a clear stream. Terms cash subject to mortgage and valuations. Moore, Moore & Co. Auctioneers and Broderick attorney listed.
Fragmentary OCR shows a catalog style notice for veterinary powders doxy, cleansers, and instruments. Mentions Condition Powders Worm Powders Blew Ole Blister Gripe Colic Dermetes cleansing items and veterinary instruments. Conveys a commercial listing of supplies with unclear product names and notes.
Property listing describes 72 acres in Gool near Melbourne road with easy access to train service and springs. Claims rich land suitable for poultry farming and market potential, noting sea level proximity and immediate prospect, with price listed in pounds.
Moore Brooke and Co auctioneers offer 113 stock and farm implements including draught mares, colts, geldings, horses, harness, plows, harrows, drills, wagons, carts, a separator, furniture, and household goods. The sale is at Hodgerabong Farm on Wednesday October 31 at 2 30 pm. Proceeds go to Mrs Kelsie’s estate with W Ferguson Esq supervising.
Wright Heaton Co and Weaver and Co offer 600 mixed cattle on Tuesday November 1 at 2 pm in North Illinois. The lot includes 100 station cows with calves, shorthorns and longhorns, 30 station steers, plus two year old roes and mixed cattle, all in prime fat condition. Auction to feature station cows aged six to eight years and bold framing.
On Wednesday November 7 at 2 pm sharp Bovary Weaver and Co sale surplus stock and machinery at Uro tbalute Wool shed. Readies include 400 Merino ewes aged lambing, 1927 stud rams, 2 horses, plow, reaper, mower, cultivator, shears, woodwork and sundries all in good condition. Auctioneer: Drovalgin Wool shed, 14 Miles Forbes.
A large clearing sale set for Saturday November 3 lists the entire Hissro plant and alacithnhrgy inventory. Items include Clyde Lorry, light spring cart, mowing machine, rake, harness, plough harness, wagon gear, swingle bar, ropes, and sundries, plus galvanized iron and timber. Also 30 head mixed cattle, 240 mixed sheep, and the freehold river property Warrandyne with improvements.
The council approves fortnightly auctions of stock at the Forts auction yards, promising regular Thursday afternoon sales. Officials urge orderly bidding and emphasize the auctions will support broader market access and revenue for the district.
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