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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
7
Fragmentary note referencing a Town and Lachlan Street with a Post Office Hotel proprietor G J Slattery and a request to sour letterheads and statements for business requirements in an Advocate printed craft context.
A Grenfell gathering at the Exchange Hotel honored S J Bishop retiring after 46 years as manager of the Pant of Australasia branch. The town welcomed his successor Baird, while ABC teller Capon left for Wagga. Grenfell also opened a new fire station and hosted sports events as local clubs reported results and appointments.
Wirrinya rains brought some relief but drought conditions lingered as Cricket Club members planned their annual meeting at the Sports pavilion. Local weather notes warned of continuing heat while the club prepared to discuss substitutions and duties for the season.
A mixed report outlines cool unsettled spell with sleet and showers over the weekend, plus windy conditions keeping people inside. It mentions Cowra district agricultural display, golf and tennis events, and results in men and singles matches at a regional competition.
The obituary notes James Stein died after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and four sons and two daughters. Children listed include John James Bach Cindi Florae and others. Tenders called for erection of a new building for the Government Savings Bank of New South Wales. Local water scheme storage and service network work about to resume.
Bedgerabong school tennis team visited Gunning Gap for a match and won by 2 games. Monwonga captured the Laneyrie Cup from Bedgerabong on Sunday with a detailed play report promised next week. Other results include Slimbridge losing to Jemalong and a Jemalong social set for September 26.
Next Sunday Bugewra meets Withlendee in the associate college championship semi final. Mrs Johnston aged 103 defeats Mrs Late by 11 percent. Ms Langford defeats Mrs Klowgan 17 to reach the final. Milky Lake ford and Mire Johidsten both tied at 109. May plans a concluding event for Mrs Hudries freight exhibit is expected.
Weather woes hit Monwonga crops as wind dries plants and rainfall lags. Forbes Show draws residents with winners like Mr Reedy in lucerne seed and Mrs Reedy in table butter, H Reedy with three second prizes, and A Hobson with two cooking seconds. Laneyrie Cup tight between Monwonga and Bedgernbong. rematch planned Sunday. Second grade team to play Slimbridge at Monwonga Courts on Sunday.
Cahill and Martin Troe Cahill Jack Martin auctioneers for Vargety Co Ltd offer stock station and general commission services. They handle wheat purchases, land subdivisions, loans, and property lists. Agencies include North British Mercantile Co Ltd and Shirley's Fertilisers with telephone outreach and up to date sale conduct.
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