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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1912
Page
3
The Commissioner of Maternity Allowance outlines the form and process for claims under The Act. The notice details eligibility for mothers and seeks proof from claimants, noting that several claims have already been received and that a revised timetable will be issued for the dates claims become receivable.
A Que Special Reporter outlines farming methods in Wowingeigeng with reaper and binder work, irrigation, soil quality, and crop rotation. The piece tracks lessons from 1002 on winter timing and seasonal yields, naming local farmers and land areas, noting wheat crops, fallow land, and anticipated grains for next year.
A Forbes branch gathering of the Farmers and Settlers Association met at Shineall on Saturday afternoon. Presidents Elliott and others led business, with reports on recent actions and plans for a Parkes conference on October 4, members unable to attend previously due to time constraints. The meeting discussed finances, correspondence, and preparations for future sessions, noting that no further meeting would occur until January due to harvesting.
Grigket’s side defeated Vitiiew by 22 runs at Nelson Park in first innings action. Vitiiew made 55 with Mylecharane 24 and Gunn 12, while South fared poorly in reply, dismissed for 75. Green starred with the ball for the winners, while Miller and Corbett led batting efforts in a chaotic, error-filled report of the match.
The Junior Competition draw announces rounds starting in November. North Hill plays South Forbes at Poverty Point, with further matches listed including Poverty Point venues and dates through December, detailing bye weeks and venue pairings for the Jumor Cricket Association.
Survey notes show distant Moirais and 24W signals in a fragmented ves ema survey item. Names and places are unclear due to OCR issues but indicate a geographical observation and measurement context.
A discussion on women’s political interests and roles formed the center of a Saturday gathering by the Forbes Farmers and Settlers Association. Mr Campbell of Sydney urged women to take an active interest while others debated whether a women’s branch would aid or hinder the association’s aims.
A cream gelding, described as an invator with no visible branding, is missing near Glen DSB. A second black gelding with a broad hike W.5 was also reported as lost or strayed. A reward is offered for returning the animals to 1 Soakes Freezing Coy Ltd.
Finney rallies patronage for the Jubilee Carnival with support from Governor Denman and other officials. The event spans four days beginning November 13, featuring parades, exhibits, and community celebrations across the city.
Orange Jockey Club announces prize money of 400 as usual with three penncly events closing on Wednesday the 70th inst. Pocket Programmes will be forwarded on application to W Lamrock, Secretary.
William Todd and Sons will sell by public auction in their sale yards on Thursday October 31 1912 horses sheep and cattle for their regular monthly stock sale. The yards are up to date and offer facilities for selling and handling stock.
Public auction on Friday late November at Bulgandramine 10 miles from Peak Hill, NSW. Estate of J D J C and H C Mackey features 250 head of Durhams cattle, 10 horses, sheep, bullocks, wagons, farm machinery, and household effects. Sale starts at noon with Sunshine Harvester, Massey Harris implements, and a valued car among items. buyers advised to attend with confidence.
All travelling stock must give the required notice at Carrawobitty head station before entering either Carrawobitty or Boxabigal fins. Contact telephone 126 Forbes ORWELL 8 PATTERSON. Manager.
JAS TUOMEY and Co. announce their acquisition of ANGUS F CULLEN wine grower Forbes and showcase Murray River Victorian South Australian brands. Featured products include Gaymard’s Sunnyarde Wines, QUART BOTTLE PORT SHERRY MESCAT PURE AUSTRALIAN WINE. Sold in bottle and case lots wholesale and retail at Rankin Street with telephone 115.
Constance Cobcroft of Orange Road Forbes purchases sole rights to the Alexander-Naunon music method for Forbes and Parkes districts and offers lessons at £2 2s for 12 sessions with money-back guarantee after the sixth lesson if the contract is not fulfilled. All pupils from the old method will be transposed to the Alexander method at the conclusion here. Unauthorized teaching in Forbes and Parkes districts will be prosecuted.
The St George Starr Bowkett Society aims to secure sums from £100 to £500 for land or house property. Money to be repaid as rent without interest. Prospectuses and full particulars available from W. J. Corbett, sole agent for Forbes, Parkes, and Trundle area.
The ad markets hoses with bath function and fittings including nozzles clamps and lawn sprinklers. It praises lawn mowers and garden items with prices and assorted garden supplies from Cape and Linings and a variety of vendors.
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