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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1912
Page
2
Brook's Pictures in town hall offered a special Monday programme after a well received show featuring Craven Heart and The Prince and the Trumps. The act list included Approaching the Pongo, A Trin of Lake Lugano, Lost in the dungeon, Fire at the Mine and The Bancor Daughter among others.
Public notices warn advertisers the Advocate goes to press at one o’clock on publication days. The fragment mentions names and items that appear garbled but include references to a show and several individuals.
Air Clitton, a Molat Liberst organiser in Ashburmhatit, travels to Werriwa to aid the campaign for this seat following the vacancy from Mr. Statt's resignation. The town buzzes as Barker's sale showcases fashion goods, with clear calls for autumn items. A riot case and various local events are noted, including a contested change with Albert and publican Patrick Houston, plus preparations for a vegetable and machinery sale and a police court balance of arrests and incidents.
Fragmentary report notes a dirty deed involving a water supply and chemical compound. Names and dates are unclear due to OCR errors. The snippet mentions a planned water contamination scheme, a suspected mastermind, and an alleged winner in a related dispute.
The Sydney Morning Herald notes Sir Aymer as the champion, with Warrao praised for looks and 16.2 hands, bred by Meus from Tren ton line. Warrao takes reserve championship, described as a grand-looking stallion with strong breeding, at Ware station on the Lachlan.
A garbled record lists livestock movements and charges between Sydney style stations. Names include Read, Martin, Hinw Par, Fors, Wheatley, Gordon, Trigg, Thornton, O'Neal, and Warren. Entries mention sheep counts from 100 to 4400, cattle numbers, and April dates for movement or charges among towns like Flemington, Mutong, Currawobbity, and Warrin Down.
A garbled dispatch describes a group of five travelers near a river where several were swept away by strong waters. two tours and a party named MOCK are mentioned in a fragmentary account, with drowning implied and references to Plowghinn and Ly nan.
Fragmentary racing notes describe handicaps and trial stakes with several named horses and riders. Mentions Con stable Ruffles of Goolagong and various race results including Mandagery and Ravensworth with performances and betting odds amid noisy crowd descriptions.
The wedding of Violet Lavina Clarke, daughter of Laurence Clarke of Ryken, and Donald Flint of Clare View Parkes, was held at St John s. The bride wore white satin charmeuse with matching veil and a bouquet. Guests included Mrs Thivis of Parkes and Mr Mordact Gib as best man. The reception, called Murray Vigw, followed at the couple s home with toasts to the bride and groom. The couple will honeymoon on the South Coast.
Rain delayed judging of a horse show at Moar Park during the Sydney event. Exhibits drew crowds despite weather as thoroughbred stock and pony entries faced wet conditions and limited sunlight.
Sydney boxing scene last night saw James Clubby dominate welterweight Hughie Meaghan in a spirited 120 round clash at the stadium. Meaghan challenged hard but Clubby controlled the bout with sharper combinations and a clear edge in power.
The Minister for Works says his department is hampered by a shortage of skilled labor. The Moves to Mangindi railway to Dinguj faces delays as the department cannot get holler maker.
Wreckage near Port Hedland has been identified as belonging to the steamer Koombana. The discovery confirms the vessel’s fate along the West Australian coast and details are reported in Perth this Thursday.
The rural attendance at The Show in Sydney on Thursday reached about 19,000, with turnout figures indicating strong local interest and market activity across exhibition halls and event spaces.
Sydney officials move to extend power to tax government properties pending likely introduction of legislation.
A cryptic political prophecy read in Heston, Victoria, during a Latigrovember gathering stirred discussion about the upcoming elections. Speakers referenced Stayne nontatives and urged focus on local outcomes ahead of the vote.
Melbourne officials report a High Court case involving Wayren Lewis and six shipments worth 121 pounds. The dispute centers on the value and clearance of imported goods amid procedural actions.
North Coast Railway Sydney reports that the Taree to Gouwester section is anticipated to be completed by year end. The update emphasizes progress on the line linking coastal towns and supporting regional transport.
Government sets aside all fines for non attendance at compulsory drill and advises appointment of magistrates to oversee the case. The statement indicates a new civion court involvement in enforcing attendance rules.
Labour member Thursilas amid New Zealand Parliament tensions considers filing writ for damages against Leader of the Opposition My Mases over alleged slander. The case centers on disputed statements in the chamber and public remarks cited by the press.
A remarkable robbery report from Brisbane describes a thief placing a bag of items on a tram and making off toward the GPO. The bag allegedly contained a ether substance, cheques, and documents valued at about 400 pounds, with police investigating the incident and seeking details from witnesses.
A tragic Melbourne blaze claimed the lives of an all male crew. Firefighters battled the flames amid shifting conditions as a body was recovered from the wreckage. The incident spurs renewed calls for safety measures and investigative scrutiny.
A local note reports the creature Gigandra scratched by Sydmyy on Thursday. Details are sparse in the fragmentary OCR, but the event is noted as a minor incident with no injuries recorded.
An aggregate meeting at Lithgow ended by majority vote with an agreement to resume work. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates a lift on the strike and return to normal operations forthcoming.
In Memanene a Victorian State mine shows confusion over republication and abolition efforts. The report notes a second half of the year upheaval and chemical concerns involving about 350 workers, with tension surrounding labor conditions and management decisions.
Fire crews battled a burning mail van in Hull Anatter area after a report of smoke and flames. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the scene and containment was established.
London reports a steady rise in the anti work vote within the strike ballot as workers resist resumption discussions. King George and Queen Mary pledge relief efforts abroad while the Budget Speech signals a record surplus amid global tensions and crises.
Weights are declared for the Cowra Yates on Eastern Monday. Lucky Jack 9.5 Hymeneal 8.0 Minea 8.7 San Juge 8.2 Lord Modan 7.13 GILG 7.8 Selah 7.2 Goldenfield 0.7 Autumn Handicap lists 1 mile and 4 furlongs with entries including Lucky Jack Hymeneal Bran Jan Ayrbrook Lady Rice Lord Daniels Lanty Canaldy and others. Sam Longlord’s manager may Baker will not referee the contest between M Vea and Langford. Sandford reserves right to appoint.
A Friday session before Inspector Wa9 Dow ing heard actions against fund holders for failing to destroy cabinets. Several defendants faced fines of small amounts for related offences. Additional convictions emerged for Tatling to make a suitable feature with moderate penalties imposed.
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