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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1921
Page
4
A disrupted notice warns applicants about WUT and agremers. It forbids fishing shooting or pausing near the school and if violated the offender faces prosecution regardless of person. Other warnings include trespassing on Form No 1 and no thoroughfare. A reward is offered for returning a lost wallet containing money.
Short notice classified item seeking Cowpoton Mwid with good wager and ou sundry items from Apple. Also seeking Mrs Broadbent residing on Spring Street.
The notice advertises a stock sale by Steer Cramale and Lambridge Ltd at Ungurin on the Lake. It lists cows heifers and other livestock for sale and notes date details as Thursday Ave 7 with emphasis on yard activity and advertising coverage.
Long item list from Forbes district detailing police matters inspector changes and local weddings and social notices. Includes references to Dr Mannix visit to Rome Archbishop, marriage of Olive Gerin to Sir Walter Hodien, and local appointments in police and jockey clubs with upcoming Parkes sale and Forbes auction notices.
Classified notice seeking a general servant for the Boog residence at ten shillings per week. Apply to Mrs. Nicolay at Chumpesur, phone 126.
For sale two second-hand Ford cars in tidy condition with special body features. No reasonable offer refused. Contact Roots Lancaster at Trundle for particulars.
For sale a quantity of clean wheaten chaff suitable for ploughing and feeding, wheat for sowing and farming purposes. Offered by Stirling and Son. Located at their trading premises.
Fragmentary church notice lists Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Forbes with fleeting references to mission offerings and a preacher Rev. R. Crutkahank.
Rubber stamps advertised for office use marked as essential tools for marking documents. The message promotes beating inferior marks by using stamps labeled THIS OFFICE for everyday tasks.
In a report from Jamies Dukes of Inchgowar a horse named Vines Drie is dying after an attempt to subdue wild game. Veterinary surgeon Jack Smith attended and the animals are now recovering. The piece notes advice from Caelen Hors regarding humane handling of the mule.
Auction notices advertise a clearing sale at Tila on Wednesday week April with Mr W M Keon offering a high class stock and household effects. The sale includes the Canowindre Suctioneer and items from the Ford sar stock man, with full particulars available from Mr M Keon who is leaving the district.
The WoHOwINE team will play a friendly against Sand Mille next Sunday at YORI son's Mt near the railway bridge in South Forben. Full-back P Failey and forward line including Patterson Intrim Turner and Booth are listed among players with multiple goals scored in recent matches. Players are asked to report by 1 o'clock with kick off at 1.13.
The Wellington Horse Sale took place on Thursday and Friday, 7th and April, featuring 500 horses including draught, heavy and broken types. Vendors Mesa Wedford and Taylor Se Weaton Ltd offered delivery and arranging services with Becks end poules, while agents advised stock deemed good for absolute sale.
Trundle cricketers prepare for a Sunday match against Acromco Forbes with a local lineup including Thomas, W. Gretn, C. Sussin, Chain, Glovanel, Carton, Conway, St Cregor, Buren, Rae, omersendos, Logan and Ent winks. The cup season has ended, but a strong Trundle side could still deliver a notable contest.
The Strand Theatre presents The Prince Chap starring Thomas Méighed Kathleen Willsone and Lily Lee as the main attraction. A tale of love and romance with clever humor and a Western feature What Happened to Jones along with The Kitchen Fat and other acts complete the program.
A damaged clipping describes the Park Fountain in Forbes town, noting its original completion and alterations. It mentions the fountain’s operation, water removal, and safety actions, with partial references to Forbes and 1991. The text is unclear but signals an old municipal feature and restoration context.
The local Opera society organizes a King and Queen campaign for Forde Hospital. Four nominations have been received including Miu M. Contello as Sherwood Queen. Promoters and Labor League candidates attend meetings now postponed until Saturday April 6.
The Sydney Chamber of Commerce hosted a conference in Sydney with representatives from Forbes and other chambers. The motion urged the federal government to resist a proposed tariff on imported goods arguing it harms primary producers and local manufacturers. The vote favored opposing the tariff, supporting protection for local industry.
Members of the Vorden hospital committee met with the Red Cross Society in Sydney to arrange care for three disabled soldiers sent to a hospital in Forbes. Two are severely injured, one able to walk. all will receive hospitality and support during their stay.
Readable fragments describe a promotional notice mentioning AVICINES, mood qualities and prices, with references to a person or brand and a location. The text is heavily garbled making specifics unclear, but hints at a sales pitch or product names and prices in a local ad.
Mixed, garbled report notes the Awe bey committee discussions and figures such as Ford the chair and M M Dondel. references to an All Nations Fair date April 27 and Red Cross involvement. Contains incomplete names and scattered notes on commitee actions and public notices.
A late 19th century meeting minutes itemization covers unpaid accounts and looming settlements for long outstanding balances not tied to returned soldiers. It also records committee actions on orchestra applications, a motion about a picture show tax pricing, and a motion to abandon an Nations Fale proposal with venue limits. The text notes memorial service plans in the park and local interest concerns.
Fragmentary report details an alleged assault linked to Constable Unfoni and Sgt Gastagone at Canowindra. The record mentions postponement of proceedings and ongoing evidence, with reference to another case of alleged sheep stealing and a warrant issued for a man named KR Beath.
The text notes a push for autonomy with international influence and financial support for propaganda. It mentions attacks on police barracks and escalating violence as police fortifications are struck by bombs and gunfire, with casualties and damaged facilities described.
A Friday blaze on the Ooma property caused extensive damage to wheat, hay, and fencing. Firefighters prevented spread to adjacent farms as crews battled the flames and protected nearby holdings. An unknown amount of grain was destroyed along with valuable equipment and fencing.
The report covers March Wheat Guarantee payments and a rise of £407,209 in figures while annual totals show variations. It notes actions by government and labor groups regarding observance days, security of nationalist sentiment, and measures against disloyal movements. The piece documents naval manpower changes, a coroner verdict of murder, and arrangements tied to Commonwealth wheat certificates with substantial funding implications for next week. It also mentions a new wartime clause enabling bond redemptions and political strategy within the progressive parties.
Fragmentary notice lists price reductions on various goods. References to Bett and mutton, shop names like Mier's Mutchery and Fancy Draper suggest local trades. Mentions licenses and subscriptions imply a catalog of available items and services.
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