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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
5
The report centers on Lachlan Parkes and Forbes as standout performers in a local athletics event. It notes Parkes and Forbes achieving notable scores amid a crowded field with other competitors such as Shirvington and Crippin. Officials discuss conditions and the crowd scene while listing a long roster of participants and supporters.
Parkes News of the Week reports on the Diggers Loan total of £4880, Miss Annie Brabender recovering after appendicitis, wool market discussions, and railway institute secretary appointment. It covers hospital campaigns, cream shipments, Caledonian Society events, a police court case, rain, and obituaries including Henry Green and Charles Woodward.
An advertisement for Nggera about to marry offering gratuity bonds or part accepted for furniture. Excellent stocks at City Warehouse with pull value and careful packing and delivery before marriage. Continuous until 1924. Write or call 8 Honey Puritaking Warehouseman 4 Wieabeth Street Sydney near King Street.
At Forbes Court on Tuesday before Mr Helm, F M W J Marsh faced action for not destroying rabbits to the satisfaction of the Pastures Protection Board. Witnesses described inspection results on July 25 and noted limited burrows on a sand hill, with rabbits observed and traps not found. The case includes claims about unauthorized land access and road use by residents Barry and Bailey, with multiple testimonies from local residents and officials.
The testimony describes public road belief and gate access across Barry and Leslie properties near Wirringa. Conway and Mor provided accounts of farm paths, with Mor denying sheep on paddock. The magistrate found the defendant trespassed innocently but liable for costs totaling £2 10s.
Laneyrie v. Peter Mbers Moul claim for rent 28 pounds 10 shillings. A verdict for the amount stated was given. Mr H K Ford, agent for Laneyrie, appeared on his behalf.
Geatrice Ashcroftwy sues for possession in a tenancy matter. Mr TL J Moloney represents the complainant, Mr KR Meillon for the defendant. By consent the case is adjourned to the 27th on condition that 30 for expenses be paid to the defendant.
The notice invites holders of Bawra Wool Share Certificates and Priority Certificates to apply through HHOKER, care of Forbes Advocate Omer. The fragment signals a formal filing or reclamation process for certificate folders and priority issues. The source focuses on a filing instruction and the named intermediary within a period context.
Forbes Pa and H Association invites entries for best 1 head acres of wheat crop grown within 25 miles of Forbes. First prize silver cup £10 10s, second prize £4 4s. Nominator must be a current or intending member. entry fee 10s 6d. closes October 16 1921. For details contact E A Austen, Secretary.
Society promotion for a leading life office announces funds of £44,000,000 with low expense rate and strong reserves. Probate policies issued. Information channelled through E. BR. Treatt, district travelling agent, P.O. Gor 43, Young.
A fragmented listing shows events with times such as 11 a.m. and 1 a.m. including War Aelia, Bareenong, Grawlin and Evensong, with names like Forbes and Thew. W. H. Carr appears as a figure in the fragment, suggesting a program or timetable crossover.
A general meeting of Forbes Cricket Association will be held Tuesday night at seven thirty at the School of Arts. BURGES is Hon. Lee.
Many years experience as a practical farmer will enable me to understand and cater for the farmers' requirements, and I trust for a continuance of the generous support accorded to Mr Ferguson.
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