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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
6
A nameless report notes disruption at the Vandenberg Motel Stables in Wien. It mentions Branty Wheryre of Morses and Vobilen van Fei Gnu, with unclear details about events or outcomes.
Weather and farm life report: about 36 points of rain last week dampened fields, shearing begins at Out Highland Br Herbert's shed and Burrawang, wool team visits station yards, and a missed sports event was noted. Rev Parton praised the Bogan Gate church, while Davis advances a billiard tournament and a new public table. A Farmers and Settlers union branch may form at Yarrahandl with grain shed space offered until next month’s 15th. Windmill plant and fruit trees are planned at Shunt JP’s and Allandate Carlae respectively, improving property values.
District notes odd happenings Saturday as two men involved in a mishap escape unharmed and seek medical care. Weather concerns threaten wheat crops and potential crop losses loom. September Presbyterian Church wedding announced with details of the contracting party and attendees. A lengthy parishioner wedding in the Methodist church follows with additional names and dates. Local reports recount marriage plans, community events, and assorted social notices across the region.
The farmer’s classes awarded ram champion to Mr Tom White and grand champion to Mr Jones. Prizes were secured by Rosebank Rotate and N A Gatenby and Co. The event highlighted exemplary stock, with both champion animals noted as very fine specimens. The award process involved open judging and recognition by the Forbes Association.
A wedding was held at St Lawrence's Roman Catholic Church Forbes on Tuesday for Edward White and Miss Kacilwon E Flood daughter of Mrs J Flood of Glenthorne. An evening dance followed at the bride's mother's residence. Friday evening included a kitchen tea for the bride and Mr White with gifts and a prayer book presented to Mrs Mood.
Goolagong farm diary reports light rain aid after weeks of heat while early crops rise above 16 inches and later sowing lags. A field day at Goolagong shows Goulagong winning a match against Warraderry by 12 points, with general illness and influenza impacting farms.
Fragmented report covers crop conditions and weather affecting events with stray names and garbled places. It mentions rye, hay, and stock events, plus a vague note about competition and a late decision tied to Bath Wonthar.
A fragmentary account from Grenfell notes about 64 plots registered with mixed weather effects on crops. The report mentions a postponed start day, shifting events, and community gatherings including a major diversion with musical performances and a planned choral concert.
On Wednesday night a large Forbes district gathering held a euchre party produced lively wins with Miss Barnes and Mr W A Hodges taking prizes, followed by dancing and ample suppers. Saturday's meeting featured Labor candidate Tom Brown addressing supporters in Bedgergalon, praising labor platform and urging voter turnout.
Reported notes mention Mr and Afrw Riley on a visit to Cen Jron and a retuned stay at the house amid light work. A planned game with Gunning on the former court surface is set for Saturday. About $0 joints of rain were recorded during the past week.
Trundle district reports good rainfall prospects with a near average season. Wool and cattle markets remain active, with buyers present at a recent sale and cattle fetching strong prices. Improvements at the town include new building work and a growing prospect for local industry and farming success.
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