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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
3
The Rural Hawk extends the Progressive Farmer M4744 contest inviting farmers to apply for a chance at a world wide tour and career opportunities. Entries were originally due September 16 with extensions and revised deadlines noted by local agricultural officials and bureau heads.
A special off-shears sale at Messia Goldsbrough Mort Co features a large consignment of rams ewes and wethers including Merino stock from various states. Prices quoted show prime heavy wethers and ewes with buyers from outside regions attending the sale at Cornell yards. The offering totals about 3700 head with many standout figures and substantial auction activity.
A garbled report discusses a horse racing inquiry involving Do Do and the Winkers Ho. Officials fear the owner may end the trial as a protest grows and dates of events are questioned amid uncertain the situation.
The first meeting of the newly elected committee of the P.A. and H. Association was held Friday night. Mr Meares was re elected president for the year with Mr Shaw Strick as endorsement. Officers include Vice Presidents Messrs Meares Cabot Macintosh and M. McPhillamy. Treasurer W F Robertson. Secretary E R Woods. The committee noted profits from luncheons and a tea party, and approved a contribution to the Western District Exhibit. The association planned autumn show preparations, works committee visits, and potential tree guards for the show ground.
The notice outlines September to October coupon expirations for butter and meat with color codes and new coupons arriving October 13. It instructs marking expired items and sending to Red Boy XYZ, quoting Martie Luthor about truth and duty, though text is garbled.
Lachlan Shire Council asks for amendment to the Local Government Act to compel landholders to destroy noxious weeds on all public roads including fenced ones. The push cites 9000 miles of road needing control and fairness concerns for landholders. No action was taken. Jemalong Shire Council considered the letter similarly.
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