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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1930
Page
9
After a cool spell and light rain risk, Monwonga played their first match last Sunday. Local correspondent notes a pleasant scene at Mederrabong yard with Cakes at home and Monwonga securing a easy victory.
Fragmentary ad promises a linen marking out service and complete outlet kit including pad stamp and ink for a few shillings. The odd wording reflects a trial order or sample offer from the Advocate periodical.
A brief trespass notice issued for premises at 9 Amy Design demands compliance from unspecified individuals. The notice warns of legal action if access is continued without permission and requests avoidance of the property.
A Grenfell quake near noon shook homes and crockery, prompting some residents to flee outdoors. Surrounding towns report similar tremors. Despite no damage, officials hesitate to pursue outstanding rates amid a gloomy mood and local austerity.
A fragmented report notes Sergeant Mollett on leave returning to duty as Conatable Cole and others appear in connection with the Bogan Gate area. The piece lists local officials, teachers, and residents amidst weather and community events, concluding with match-like cricket scores and a long roster of players.
Showy weather persisted during the week as rust threatens wheat yields and a local tennis club ran a weekend tournament. Finals featured Ludlow Singh Hanley and others, with strong play noted and anticipation of the harvest impact amid varying weather conditions.
A parents meeting at Bedgerabong School discussed Juvenile Ball plans for the year and a local committee formed. The notes detail sheep export logistics and truck bookings for calving season, with figures showing monthly export quotas and prices.
Thousands of fat lambs must be withdrawn from the export trade this year, according to Mr J M Coleman senior sheep and wood instructor in the Department of Agriculture.
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