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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
4
Church of England services listed with times across multiple locations. Rev A J Gardner at Warangin 11 am and Marajong 3.40 pm. Hon Render referenced. Sparse readable details remain from the damaged OCR.
September 21 services list Forbes at 11 and 7.20, Bedgorbong at 2.40. September 24 Forbes at 11, 3, and 7.30 for Young People's Day. Rev. J. M Dowell presides.
The railway picnic at Forbes showsround on Monday next will feature a varied programme and a highly enjoyable outing. The Forbes storekeepers' Association reports Flores will close at one o clock. Surplus gate money from the event will be handed over to the Porter Hospital.
The Goolagong Jockey Club advertises a five event show race meeting on Thursday October 9 the day after the Goolagong show Entries for the Opening and Goolagong J.C. Handicaps close October 2 with other events open to entry Pocket programmes and information available from secretary James Byrnes.
The Eugowra annual show is scheduled for Wednesday in October with Mr Edwin Rymer overseeing preparations. Forbes will mark the day as a public holiday and stores will stay open all day. Entries close Monday week September 29 and trotting event nominations close September 27, promising a lively Forbes to Eugowra road scene.
Secretary Mr Manning announces Forbes Pony Club spring meeting set for Saturday October 24 following Jockey Club event October 22 and 23. Prize money totals £706 across six events. Last meet praised for orderly management. record expected to continue. Entries close October 2. Ladies admitted free to saddling paddock.
Ingar estate of about 14000 acres near Neverthe adjoins trucking yards with double railway frontage near main lines. The property is well watered and improved, suitable for stock dealing wool growing or subdivisional purposes. Winchcombe Carson Ltd announce an auction with viewing arrange ments in Neverviven for investors seeking a sound money earning property.
Eugowra Pony Racing Club opens its spring meeting program for October 27 with £00 prize money. Nominal entries for all events close on Saturday October 25. Pocket programmes and information available from secretary Mr B. Walley.
Mr W. A. Foley of Lachlan Street wins £60 in Tattersall’s sweep by drawing Hill’s Pup the Irish terrier, a dog named for the prize. Foley had entered Hill’s Pup under that name and secured a record price of £650 for the animal.
Vondell a fine pony stallion standing at Woodlawn Bedgeraboug is drawing breeder interest. Sired by La Perouse out of Lilly and from Little Dick line, he holds an undefeated show ring record and a win at Parkes with a close second at Forbes. Details available from W Martin Woodlawn Bedgernbong or Lowing & Co Bogan Gate.
A small crowd attended Messrs W. EB Moore Brooke and co sale on Wednesday. Quality of horses forward was very good including young draughts. Dry weather reduced competition causing few sales. Geldings sold up to £90 and money to £20.
The Tuesday performance of Quo Vale attracted about 600 bookings after the box plan opened Monday. If the picture lives up to its reputation, audiences will be pleased and the run may extend beyond expectations.
Mr E J Cook Shirley Eugowra notifies that the blood horse Tenston will stand the season at that address. Tenston is by Malster from Lady Marguerite Beau treaux and his fee is a quarter. The introduction of the famous Malster breed to the district will likely bring interest from breeders. Full particulars will be advertised later.
A euchre party and dance at Mr Corsenden's wool emporium raised funds for the Tom's Lagoon school ch proceeds. The event featured a free admission, a large turnout, and a successful raffle of prizes won by Miss Pritchard and Mr Stan White. Booby prizes went to Miss Curry and Mr Merchant. MC Towley Coleman led the evening with music and a contributed supper.
The Busewra Gun Club will hold an £40 sparrow match on Tuesday October 28 the day after the Eugowra Pouws Club Spring Meeting. Double nominations 10 shillings, single 7 shillings 6 pence, and shorty. A good supply of evomy birds will be available. Further information and application to the secretary Mr Lou Lanoyriy.
A team of eight Frisee horses bolted from Hideout MeRE re J. Reymond and Sons branch store on Parkes Street after being startled. They raced down the street with a wagon wheel pin coming loose, but no damage occurred and the incident ended without injuries.
The Wanderers return to town with 17,000 miles of travel and fresh acts. New faces, costumes, scenery, songs, dances, and ideas entice every listener. English voter Ernest Leichly will present the spoken portion and comedian Frank Hawthorne stars in The New Dressmaker. Box plan available at Cochrane's.
The initial season's chat arrived at Forbes railway station yesterday from Henry Savage's farm where hay making and chaff cutting began days ago. Savage's consignment is expected to be the first batch to reach Sydney.
Notices remind Canowindra races on September 25 and 26 with close of nominations at nightfall. Secretary Mr Era Murray notes the programme includes discussion and that course and appointments are in good order.
Mesars M J Moore and H Wheatley and Co Condobolin announce sale of 100 lots in Millerton subdivision within Condobolin residential area. The sale will take place at Condobolin on Saturday 27th inst, marking a key growth moment for the town.
Community notes from Forbes include a Railway Picnic at Forbes Show Ground on Monday next September 22 with entry 1 shilling and 6d for children, proceeds to Forbes Hospital. A court report records Blake fined for drunkenness and indecent language in Lachlan Street. Other items cover business removals, stock news, and local event notices including a children’s annual premises at Wongijong, and Elderslie College advertisement.
A roundup of small-town items: a rifle range practice by Con Jenkinson, a Sydney NASA meet next month, Hansard's move to Rankin Street, and Luthie near Hunter and Phillips stores. P.L.L. extends Calare Labor ballot to October 4. Nellie Hampton wins prizes at Peak Mill Highland gathering. Grawline Cricket Club reform meeting set for Sunday 27th. Vpala wins races at Young Licensed Victuallers Club. Tom’s Lagoon school picnic on October 4. Forbes electors list and declaration forms available. must lodge by October 7. Adams’ Eye Drops advertised. court fines for drunkenness and indecent language.
The Sydney court match features J C Anderson and L Todd in a hard fought set sequence. Anderson dominates early while Todd rallies with improved serves and net play, but cramps force Todd to retire in a later singles clash, Parker then defeating Todd in a separate match as the event showcases fast court action and strong backhand exchanges.
E Rice defeated C Todd in a tennis championship match, taking the second and third sets. Todd, troubled by a train delay after his earlier match with Parker, retired following a set loss.
The Minster for Works has instructed his solicitors to bring a slander writ against Mr Wade. The writ will not be issued immediately as discussions with Mr Wade are pursued. If Wade waives parliamentary privilege, further action may follow for alleged slander beyond the in parliament remarks.
Forbes Harriers Club staged two championship events at the cricket ground. Dick Crippen won the 75 yards Times trophy, while A G Nelson captured the 440 yards title amid a strong field. Nelson edged Bradford for second in the 440, with Miller close behind. Trophies were displayed at Mr TD A Hansard's shop on Rankin Street.
The Forbes Harriers host a railway picnic event with 440 yards and 1 mile handicaps on Shawe round. The mile starts at 2 30 pm and the 440 yards at 4 20 pm. Prizes include a trophy valued £3 8s for the 440 yards and £2 2s 7d for the mile, donated by the railway committee, with a second prize by Mr A Wansard. Names of participants for both events are listed.
A Parkes Highland Gathering draws about 2000 attendees with Scots in full dress and bagpipes. Chief M Intosh leads a parade while bankers and locals mingle in a celebration of heritage. Callers note strong Parkes support and modest Forbes patronage, with railway crowds near £8.
Forbes winners include Highland Fling with lads and insetes, Willie Hutchison taking two places. Sword Dance awards go to Willie Hutchison and a lass, with Local Piping earned by R. Small. Daroo balgled earned two, Heel o’Tullerh. and Bellamy placed. Tossing the Caber saw Ferguson of Bedgernbong win. M’Lend was second.
Hain and Benright of Sydney have sold the well known property Coorong near Wellington comprising about 6000 acres freehold capital property and cl, with stock depasturing thereon to Mr R Clark of Sydney as purchaser. Financial stress continues though there is slight evidence of renewed demand for large areas of secured lands. Hain and Searight report two or three good cases pending.
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