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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1927
Page
5
Wirringa Cricket Club held its annual meeting with few supporters present. Officers retained, committee to study pitch repairs, and a club credit balance noted. A fund-raising sale is planned for the 21st to support club finances. Silos at Wirri nya and school repairs also noted.
Rain absence keeps fat stock flowing with August permits for 13396 sheep and 62 cattle sent to Sydney Melbourne and Broken Hill. Wool traffic rises on Bullock Creek line with daily specials. local meetings discuss common and school matters as new businesses and refreshment rooms advance and local officials report on policing and postal changes.
Marguerita outlines Sydney women's spring wardrobes with soft pastels and vivid tones. Frocks in chiffons georgette and organdie display floral embroidery, pearls, and satin trims. new shawls and high heeled shoes dominate, while dancing frocks use tulle and laces. social events include hospital fundraisers and a fete at the Kushcutters Grounds.
An article reviews various long distance forecasts from historical meteorologists. It notes J Mares as skeptical of long range accuracy, cites Clement Wraget forecasts 1918 to 1924, and recalls Edgeson and Archibald predictions. It concludes such prophecies should be treated with caution given droughts and floods.
Masoudier relocates to Annandale residence and trains at Epping. NSW trotting scene tracks Parkes and Melbourne rivals with bets, protests, and results. Slasher wins Trial at Londonderry while White Socks loses to Olliewood in a protest upheld race. Ralph recovers from past injuries as Daily Mail defeats Gathered Gold in January.
A reader notes that choosing quality printing costs more, but a discerning businessperson will pay a fair price for good printing and prefer it over inferior work. The statement elevates Forbes Advocate as a standard of quality.
A garbled racing note mentions HDivker and Wes OW leh in a Progressive win, with 2204 noted and Ale linked to Lincoln's Baby. Warwick Lod is cited as a hot favorite for Wohonplel, with times around 2.287 and 18 set speeds described amid misread words.
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