Forbes Show Smoke Concerts Recalled in Olden Times
CK Forbes notes a bygone Forbes carnival era with showmen, dancing at the Surface Moor and Quadrille Hall. He recalls Lachlan Wirth’s circus, side shows organized by Jack Mosts, and smoke concerts once held in stores and halls. He also praises Bush Week and Henry Lawson’s tribute, ending with memories of an early 1913 Royal Agricultural Society involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Ian Wirth
Rankin Streets
Lachlan
Qubarne
Stokes’ Royal Hotel
Rats
Crom Street
Basar
de Groene Orchestra
Sydney
Bres
Jim McMurtrie
Paddy Mash
Mra
Wil- Memeon
Nash
Galore
Jack Mosts
Beom
Alfred Stokes
Henry Lawson
Jack Moers
Showomen's Guild
Jack
Haymarket
London
South Hend
Royal Agricultural Society
Trespass Notice at Advocate Office Prompts Enrollment of Ribbons
A local notice from Advocate Office states availability of standard medium inked typewriter ribbons for purchase. The notice specifies the product name Advocate and notes the ribbons are suitable for office use, indicating routine inventory or sales information.
Britain’s raw materials problem amid rising import bill
A British analyst notes that despite ongoing raw material shortages, industry has kept production higher than a year ago with four to five percent gains in the first four months. But the import bill has surged, widening the trade deficit as import prices outpace exports, threatening sterling-area balance of payments and urging restraint in dollar spending on nonessential goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Andrew Shonfield
Tua
USA
U.S
United States
Britwin
Wbent
GAN Cbube Betiouh
Hows
Adwn Minwary
Ander Mir. Stokes
P Bases
Bey
Sterling
United Kingdom
Mersing
Theer
Ballance of
Paymenta
Forbes sale shows much lower sheep market despite strong attendance
Edward Weaver & Co and Farmers & Graziers Co op report Forbes fortnightly sale penned over 71,000 fat sheep and lambs. Buyers present from Sydney plus locals. prices tumbled with suckers 15 to 20 shillings lower and prime stock 20 to 30 shillings cheaper. Several prizes won by lambs from Farley Show, valuations list varied runs and newly shorn stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Weaver & Coy
Farmers & Graniers Co-op. Coy. Ltd
Forbes
Tweedy
Sydney
Mallee
Homebush
Lemat
Farley
Sharp
Lambs
Td's
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Australia
Poid
Servier
Amd
G. Mendham
Clement Street
CK Forbes
Forbes Tractor CO
Twin City Tractors
Bamford Farm Implements
Gagie
C. H
Andrew Snonfield
England
Suez
Sowako Weaver & CO
Jachlan
Farkas Dearch
Court Lane
Forbes Advocate
Ataast
Modern Motor Units pTy Ltd
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