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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1929
Page
1
Report of a large open event led by Deputy Premier Forbes. The program featured boxing exhibition, acrobats, singing, and side shows that attracted huge crowds. Machinery displays, car makes, farm implements, and live entertainment kept attendees engaged between ring events.
The Forbes MA and H Association president Mr Kom Geddie introduced Myr EB and Hattenshaw to a crowd at the grand opening. Mr Buttenshaw spoke on behalf of the Premier and praised the show as a key annual event and educational showcase for farmers and residents, urging entries to reflect district effort and potential. He urged government support for country facilities and noted the show aimed to boost local production and community unity.
The Forbes PLA and Ho Association reports a record turnout and receipts for the sheep show. Chairman Mr. Anderson notes three day show beats 1923 figures. weather improves attendance and cattle exhibit praised amid favorable outcomes.
A garbled historic clipping links painful high heel use to toe corn formation and warns of blood poisoning and lockjaw from unsafe practices. It hints at a chemist offering a risky remedy and notes dangers from unauthorised devices and treatments.
A fragmented report lists numerous pony and horse classes with entries and placements. Names like Chester, M Webb, Sheehan, and Tomkins appear among driving and yearling events, with multiple horses and riders indicated across various weights and ages.
Retail notice promotes cash discounts on groceries with priced items like Steena jam tins and various dried fruits and sauces. It emphasizes a personal saving by paying cash and lists multiple items with unit prices and weights.
The Sydney wool firm promotes top market results with close client attention and strong efforts by Winchcombe and Carson. It cites outstanding goodwill among sheepmen as proof of success and advertises rail wool services from Darling Harbour.
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