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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1922
Page
4
A rugged crowd braved bitter conditions as Highlanders dominated the day. Spectators, officials, and competitors faced rain and cold while the event delivered notable wins and a stretch of dramatic performances across track and field.
An unseen advertisement touts Tower Brand Pink Pain Powder as a cure for nerves and sleeplessness. It claims quick relief, no heart or digestion issues, and a post free offer from Frank Smith, a pharmaceutical chemist in Sydney. Prices are listed as 1/ or 2/6 for three packets.
A garbled OCR fragment describes Jack's Prep cleaning cane seats and wooden fixtures, noting removal of dirt, finger marks, and dull finishes. The text mentions local sourcing and a generic cleaning method, but full details are unclear.
Large crowd of 15 000 witnessed the flat-tin e rugby match in Sydney where Queensland defeated New South Wales by 25 points to 8. Other events included a Dunlop road race near Sydney with 118 entrants, won by Al Fined of Marrickville. The weekend saw boxing bouts at the Sydney Stadium and various races and exhibitions across Sydney venues. Local riders and teams faced competition, with detailed results for several bouts and matches reported, including notable performances by Vic Klug, Lon Young, and Charlie Brann.
The Camowhndra J.C. two day meeting lists winners across multiple events. Names such as Volare, Sualtharbour, Maiden Moste, Stow Han siouw, Lady Wen, Metimare Wenneap, Gutronda, Pars well Handleap, Cayley, and The Welllawion FC are among the winners and placings. Monetary stakes include about £700 in total payouts with various winning figures and pace.
Wirrabil led from the start and triumphed by four lengths over Aerodorus and Peru lution in a 1.27 second time. Secundalvision finished well back as Saminbune also competed for a minor placing.
A garbled report outlines a horse racing event at Epsom and Metropolitan with mentions of winners, contenders, and various horse names. The text includes unclear references to Cupidon Pucacr Prince Suniy and a list of possible entrants, with fragmented notes on performances and preferences. The overall piece remains incoherent and appears to preview a Saturday race card and notable horses in dispute.
The report mentions rifle shooting activities with local participants preparing for the HWP Cup at Purkos, listing potential members and suggesting they may attend the Friday range session. It notes committee actions and invites additional names for the club roster.
The fragment reports Goolagong visiting Warraderry on a Sunday and a Friday near late September or October, with preparations for a grand ball at Tel with prominent locals. It notes a community event, Prumasyved, and mentions a presbytery gathering and various speakers, amid unrest about intruders and local concerns.
A damaged fragment notes a building project titled WUX-1-TONE in Tonle Fououimended for antidren with four persons per bottle and a contact line 42 Menidence, 332. The readable text hints at construction or infrastructure work and an unclear locale and purpose.
Forbes Court matters report a Monday session on September 25 1922. Alfred Shepherd and Stith faced charges for disturbing street activity. Defendants failed to appear for arraignment. witnesses indicated they were employed at a local food works and came into town drunk. Disturbances at Globe Hotel led to police action and a clash with officers.
Fragmented report notes influenza and whooping cough rising in Australia with mentions of measles and public health concerns. The text references vaccination, supply issues, and calls for regular preventive measures amid limited clarity.
Special Times correspondent Landon surveys U S views on prohibition after years of reform efforts. He cites differing urban attitudes and California’s home brewing as signs of shifting sentiment, noting that rural areas may align more with prohibition than cities.
A reader fragment outlines a home soap making guide. It mentions simple steps with ordinary materials, hints at a household discovery for better lather and a clean, safe approach. Includes a reference to a packet and a few printer errors.
Rubber items and stamps feature in a local notices brief with references to rubber stamps, Tempe, and a noted date or event. The fragmentary text suggests a community item about stamps or markers and a municipal or organizational activity in Tempe.
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