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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
1
Printed and published by the proprietor George Washington Brownhill at the office of The Forbes Advocate Lachlau 5t Forbes.
A fragmented 1917 April listing mentions performances and venues such as Orange FW nearraw and Gratton HN with dates around April 11 to 20. It references Sinai Red ANT Bist Vege stat land 1B H Fountain ALars and Hor arid 20st to ged Wag ON Rb, plus Parkin and Fort 1h US, Vine and WW.
A dense, fragmentary list of upcoming racing fixtures across multiple towns and dates. It enumerates events at Forbes, Canowindra, Wellington, Dubbo, Narromine, Bathurst, Parkes, and others with inconsistent spellings and dates, outlining race days through May and June and mentioning venues like Gunnedah and Narromine among scattered details.
The Advocate Office advertises rubber stamps and related materials with a listed catalogue. It notes products suitable for business and legal use and invites inquiries for pricing and availability.
An OCR fragment advertises a cough mixture called coUGH MIXTURE and HEAN SENGE essence. It mentions a pint and preparation details, referencing Sir Hitler Haggard and a visit to Australia. The text is jumbled but signals a medical remedy pitch and upcoming supply from chemists.
A detailed timetable lists trains and connections between Sydney, Bathurst, Orange, Melbourne, and multiple rural towns. It names Parkes, Bogan Gate, Cowra, Molong, Cookamidgera, Grenfell, Trundle, and Yarra Yarra among others with specific departure windows from morning through night and notes late services via Parker routes and Parkes.
Standard Insurance Co of NZ Ltd appears in a fragmented list of crop stock and insurance lines including fodder barley and pastry related items. The snippet mentions farming barn stocks and fire coverage with a focus on crop and grain storage assessments.
Scottish Union and National Assurance Co of Sydney advertises large funds and varied insurance coverage including live stock, dwellings, furniture, stores, crops, and workmen’s compensation at low rates. Mentions agents and a broad range of insured classes, with procedural wording typical of early insurance notices.
Walter J Kelly & 60 Auctioneers Stock and Station Firm operates as auctioneers and financial agents offering stock management and sale services. The firm handles estate liquidations and brokered auctions for rural properties and livestock. Local businesses and farmers rely on its bidding and appraisal services.
A garbled notice describes a Parkes auction of sale stock and property with emphasis on low current rates. It mentions Vrumt Maney as an agency and references several firms, including Daleoty and Co and Lea Libera, in relation to advances and retirement stock. The text is unclear on exact items, dates, or locations.
A garbled OCR fragment references Alderman Thud HuHous, Clerk Jameson, and HOGER KERN as manager in 1906 with a call for subscription to a fund. It notes funds supposedly in hand totaling 277105, with a capital called and total security listed at 339,693.
Ed Weaver & Co Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association together with Rath & Co burn representatives offer personal accident and workmen's compensation coverage. Branches of accident insurance accepted. Terms available on application.
A garbled, satirical collage of quotes and phrases paints a noisy scene. Characters drift through disjointed lines about politics, science, and society, with fragmented dialogue and wandering references to trials, reforms, and personal anecdotes. The piece reads like overheard snippets and stray sentiments rather than a unified report.
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