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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1928
Page
9
The Great One Day Show of the West announces a premier trot event at Lugowra with record entries closing Monday. Organizers urge exhibitors to submit before the deadline for a strong field and competitive races.
Forbes Avocate notes Forbes First Friday dated September 21 1928 highlighting inaugural observance and promotional items from The Forbes Advocate.
Forbes auction features 1634 wool bales at Forbes sale yard with full particulars at the Forbes branch. Included are 20 year old wethers, several farm implements, and many horses and cattle. Auction set for Wednesday October 18 at 1 PM near Wentwood seven miles from Forbes with viewing and items listed for inspection by auctioneer Allan.
A jumble of names and notices details friendships, health concerns, and civic duties in the city. Mr E Cameron of the Bank of Australia faces pneumonia while oblique references touch on marriages and community life around Forben Street and local cemetery events.
About 140 farmers arrive in Owen North Queen from fore homes to support the waterfront strike as food fears rise. The gathering aims to pressure authorities over proposed controls and price policies impacting agricultural workers.
A heated Municipal Council meeting featured Mayor Al Bl. Twogead attacking the Advocate, a dispute that Alderman F. Smith redirected back at the Mayor. Members criticized the attack as political theater amid calls for civility and factual debate.
Nominations for Eupowra Races include a long list of entrants and handicaps featuring horses such as Sir Walter Chute Popa Doenk and Willow’s Vath Moving. The notice names multiple owners and horse names with event timing noted near late April.
A lengthy council session features Alderman Smith alleging hostile press criticism, defenses of mayoral conduct, and heated exchanges about payments and public notices. Amidst testimony, residents and officials discuss a controversial letter from the town engineer and the council’s handling of funds and accusations.
A report detailing a flight from Sydney to Parkes aboard a moth plane. The event lists attendees including Patran Neville, VC president Mr Jobn Connwilan, and various officials and locals from Forbes, Parkes, Uran, and surrounding towns. The group arrived at Purkow and stayed at Living Feewge Hoi, with plans to return to Forbes, Parkes, and nearby areas.
The Forbes and Dinthlat Cricket Association held its annual meeting on Thursday night. Officers and committee members were elected including president, vice presidents, and a new election committee. The session highlighted district representation and the push for reform within the club structure.
The Orton School of Arts committee held a monthly meeting to review funds for a new building. Trustees W Thomson and others were appointed, with the financial report showing subscriptions and rental incomes, and 40 members noted as due for about £1 6d.
Random garbled notes describe a film event with scattered names, lines, and actions. The text mentions a Saturday night showing, a dancer, and references to several performers and styles, though many details are unclear.
An OCR reading from Hawkerbury shows garbled names and scattered phrases. It mentions students and Olympians and a place called Hawkerbury with various misread words and partial titles.
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