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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1920
Page
8
At the Polls Court this morning W F Belt J P presided as Hearse Pattengilt alleged theft at Puflebooka on December 16 1020 in Kennith Hughes dwelling. About 20 was involved and a remand was granted with bail set at £40 or two £20 notes.
A meeting at Wamboyne Hall selected delegates to press for a proposed railway line from Wa long to Condobolin. Deputation already urged the government to remove engineering doubts and grant five, enabling vast wheat lands and mineral prospecting to prosper amid drought. Ludlow and Ry Fhngerald appointed, Public Works Committee formed, while tennis and cricket items noted amid weather delays.
Jottings report a booth license granted to Zippa Matheson of Pont Offices Hotel for the Eugowra show. Alfred Warren of Green-Wales Parkes is a candidate for the Forbes Pesturen Protection Board vacancy. A golf team from Parkes was expected to arrive Wednesday but last minute news halted the match.
A WEa concert in honor of the fists of the Mathiodiat Church will be held Thursday evening in town. Local and visitingarrivals will assist and the event is expected to be well attended.
Faint garbled dates list showings with scattered place names and numbers. Entries mention Burrows Wyalang Murrite Yugowre and Quandiatia with days around 21 22 28 29 and 8 9 2 in various formats. The fragmentary note outlines upcoming performances or events without clear context or full details.
The Rural Industries Board and NAW Harald Industries discuss distribution timing and farm advances. Applicants must apply by October 15 1939 and provide details on wheat freight costs payments and stock availability. The distribution will occur at Warwick Buildings Houston.
The Cowra meeting features the Miying Handicap won by Ted Byrnes' Forbes horse ridden by Quigley, beating Mortin and Ausenil. The Cowra Cup sees King Capra 10 as favorite with Betce at 6 to 1. Kooryany wins the Koorany Handicap with Donure’s Son placing. Other results include the Mignwelgbe Handicap won by BI Varco and Clare 2.
The piece recalls Condohilla’s band and a spirited community rally as Condohold wins the Cup. It describes fans marching through town, the crowd’s cheers, and the pride of players and supporters in a vivid, period tone. Building hopes rest on that triumph and the blue and white colors fueling celebration.
A mixed item lists livestock prices and sales at local markets with 47000 sheep mentioned and numerous figures for cattle and bullocks. It also notes new businesses including a motor and cycle repairing shop and potential legal notices connected to a death case, with names and places referenced in fragmented form.
The AMP Society reports funds totaling 241,100,000 with yearly gains and updated probate and life loan policies. Details list Rev. 8B Treat as district traveling agent, box 49, Young.
Fragmentary listing extols prized birds at a Sydney show with mentions of White-Leghorns and Rhode Island Whites. It references top birds like “Roly Blandies” and “Bettinge 10,8” in a cluttered sale or exhibit context.
A fragment reports a dispute over control of the ice business. Treanos claims takeover from Geddes and a federal inquiry is noted. The text mentions Blayrey Ige, Mr Aus, and Geddes’ Federal Butlerry with Treanos’ headquarters location undetermined.
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