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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1920
Page
3
Minister for Agriculture Thum warns farmers their lien will endure though prices may fall. He notes exchanges foresee higher costs and insists central London parity will drive returns, urging patience as market shifts unfold and farm incomes endure with government guidance.
The Orange Jockey Club showcases spring race mixtures with a 16 to 13 thousand pound purse on Saturday. Ex-ABC performers Blu Vor Ne Elinora and Perlmutter prepare at Ken Fington by Le Devlin. Strong entries include Poirrell and Akers J A Saueneruw listed as officials. betting odds and cup expectations dominate the program with notable handicap and matchups highlighted.
A man named Chatter McKeowon was charged with stealing a razor and spectacles from John Wheatley at Forbes between September and October. The case details key witness accounts, including door forcing marks, footprints, and a white handled razor identified as Wheatley's. The accused pleaded not guilty and was committed for trial with sureties of £40 and £20.
Vendors report a strong delivery from Géddus te Ine to stock the Went market. Alva introduces refined items, while fresh braws and dripphed ends are highlighted as quality offerings for customers seeking improved goods.
A chaotic dispatch from Grenfell covers district events and social notes. It notes weather turning cloudy with misty rain, reports on the Loyalty Guild celebration, newborns named at Grenfell and local civic matters. The piece mentions the Grenfell Ladies Society and Chamber of Commerce, a continental show, and upcoming fundraisers at the Catholic church.
Racing notes describe Wambrook winning the Jonx Scott event amid a day of odds, with Lightning in second and Well Opposed third. The piece lists betting markets for the Melbourne Cup and names numerous horses and jockeys in a dense, spellbinding sport column style.
An unreadable OCR snippet mentions a bicycle and cycle repairing shop at Rewkiy Atewes with a promise of satisfaction and a phone number. It references prices in odd currency and a local business opening context, indicating a small trades notice or advertisement from a historical newspaper.
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