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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1931
Page
1
A quirky report notes Pate le S Butterchaw wan and Sydney bank official Lead Obfice attended a government savings bank event in Sydney. Mii Ruttemnshaw and her daughter also opened accounts at emis Hradtichre on Monday.
Leo Coe of Cowra suffered a nasty fall during a Wednesday high jump event but remounted and continued competing. The aboriginal rider showed grit and composure, with other riders and onlookers noting his fearless display and persistence throughout the show.
Astonishing two day show draws near four thousand attendees at gates with weather ideal and a large program of ring events side-shows and displays. Higher gate receipts than last year reflect strong local pride in Forbes and District.
Ian Kippas led international cricketers arriving in Ford next Monday morning will be welcomed by Mayor Thomson at a civic reception in the Council Chambers at 12 noon. Citizens are invited. a donations drive at Mw Hall Tuesday after midday seeks support for the visitors with arrangements coordinated by secretary Mr Duck Grinsted.
A Forbes golf team faced Eugowra at Fébes links in a male event. Forbes players Miei Chern Alrath, Gale Bear, Mileher, Ko Methide, and Langa P Nilun competed with mixed results. Langa Nilun defeated Dunglie 2 up, Coulee ben Wo Langford tied Hogan 4 halved, and tunner beat Langford 7 and 0. Lo Davis defeated Willimeson 7 and 4.
The dairy milk teat test conducted by the PB A and H Association at the show on Tuesday was won by W H Pavey. The first five place-getters: WH Pavey Milk 37 pounds Teat 4.4 percent Butterfat 1.65 pounds. Hansen Milk 28 pounds Teat 4.8 percent Butterfat 1.36. A Hodder Milk 1? pounds Teat 6.8 percent Butterfat 1.15. Third F J Mewell Milk 2010 pounds Test 42 percent Butterfat 26 pounds. Fourth Newell Milk 204 pounds Teat 2 percent Butterfat 65 pounds.
The district exhibit venue featured numerous artworks and crafts with judges awarding top prizes. Mr Fohl commented on the country women's association display and praised Grenfell for winning first place with Forbes close behind in a competitive round.
The exhibition opened at 2 pm with Mr F H Teut president of the Grasiers and Mr Keddie announcing thanks from the committee. Mr Tout praised Forbes have exhibits, urged local donations to the committee, and called for CWA support. Mayor Thomas moved a vote of thanks as the show was declared officially opened.
A local activist group led by Kaservice Felines The fener Association urges voters to demand explicit positions from candidates on Digger rights and military pensions. They condemn political posturing and call for lawful action to secure ex-service members and dependents from eroded privileges and benefits.
The 1941 Forbes Show lists champions in multiple breeds including Draught and Shorthorn categories with winners such as W. Oreen Geo Thornton Geo Sheehan Shaw Strickland and Z Judd. The gathering also notes a new association constitution focusing on member employment retention and engagement.
The Savings Bank Commission announces a new transfer system commencing September 21. Transfers may be elected in any department of the Old Business Division from any account in the state. Transfers use transfer warrants like cheques, crossing from a depositor’s branch to the transferee anywhere, with redemption at Government Savings Bank branches.
The Third State Lottery results show high numbers winning prizes. The top prize of two pounds was won by ticket Sg47, the second prize five pounds by AV7T, the third prize five hundred pounds by 36503, and a fourth prize of unknown value by a2ag.
In the President’s Trot at the Show on Wednesday the field crowded near the turn. A horse fell and a rider was thrown, with surrounding horses and equipment briefly entangled. Crowd aided the rider, who suffered a minor injury and received first aid. no serious harm reported.
A first aid attendant at a Showground event reported a missing medical kit after a tomahog box incident at a Bretail bar. Officer in charge Mr Bleechmore led the Parken ambulance wagon response. The kit, described as valuable, is to be returned to the keeper at the Advocate office.
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