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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1919
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads Rankin Street with references to land and insurance matters. Names and exact actions are unclear but suggest official notices or property-related notes were recorded. No firm dates or entities confirmed from the readable text.
D J Murphy, a business systemist, advertises tax expertise and federal law knowledge. Located via P O Box SY, Tolaphane 124.
Architect Air Stewart will oversee planning, preparation of playe specifications and supervise construction for a district building tenure in Dublin. The engineer will ensure compliance with architectural standards and manage potential or other building tenure aspects.
A garbled page fragment discusses sowing wheat and cost aspects. It mentions home format, rural practice, and a claim that a method is cheaper and simpler to use. The readable parts suggest promoting a familiar farming approach with low costs and straightforward execution.
A reader submits a handwritten appeal supporting a candidate for a local board of directors. The letter defends the nominee and attacks opponents, claiming past oppression of a religious group and urging fair judgment by the board.
Wheatley writes of new regulations under section 1.2 Hoard and changes affecting old members. he commits to serving about 18 months, acting faithfully for the district and ratepayers, and urges continued support from the board and public.
A group including Herbert Carter and William Milton issues a formal declaration to notify voters in the district about a candidate slate and Independent witnesses. The filing emphasizes independent status and calls for orderly conduct at polling places.
Subscription rates and advertising terms appear for the Forbes Advocate with quarterly and annual options. The text references advertising space and periodical prices, indicating options for advance payments and subscription details.
Fragmentary letter to a board requesting support for an endeavor called Fotootel and urging suppression of rabbits. Mentions a chief objective and land interests, asks for help and expresses gratitude to readers and supporters.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a petition at a railway station and a board considering a revocation or adjustment of a named component. The readable text references a petition, a board, and a response but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions.
Fragmentary notice lists Tessie Rogeysaw and Hlnasty-Bewend as hosts with several named participants including Max Murter Dory Ale Risse Fer cher Ruth Baker and Doris Setar. Equal booth arrangements and a Kee n Auto 3 reference appear in the readable lines.
Candidate Georg Laidlaw announces his candidacy for the Forbes Pastures Protection Board. He highlights long experience as a tractor operator on pastures and pledges to represent ratepayers with knowledge on the board. He asks voters to elect him for the upcoming term.
A note describes a Studebaker exhibition with a new model and a demonstrator seen by visitors. Mr Whit Hye is mentioned as an agent. An inquiry is noted into the exhibits and their reception during a recent event.
Sydney reports a stream of items on wartime actions including cautions against targeting civilians, Soviet and Polish fronts, martial law measures, and economic controls. The wires mention Ukraine claims, Borodranka capture rumors, and a Tokto meeting on race-based sanctions amid broader Allied and Axis activity.
A damaged OCR record recounts costs and receipts from a Tuney dress event with totals such as 4.40, 11, and 44 13/1, naming individuals like Mr T. 6 Konus and Myf. Francis and mentioning a donor or beneficiary named Oo Shen fost. The fragmentary text hints at expenditures, winnings, and funds handed to officials.
Fragmentary OCR text from a school notice references library items and meetings. Names and details are garbled, but indicates association members being asked to contribute and attend a forthcoming event or report.
A garbled OCR passage discusses Presbyterian services and several religious entities, mentioning a range of terms that appear distorted. The readable content lacks clear events, dates, or coherent facts to summarize beyond noting religious organizations and activities.
A garbled report describes a family in distress after a disturbance at their home in a town near Med were Incarmed. The incident involved injuries to a man and several children as a vehicle or riders disrupted the scene, with authorities and neighbors noting the collision or altercation.
The Orange hospitals report 42 pneumonia influenza cases yesterday with four deaths and 17 deaths and 87 admissions noted up to noon Wednesday. A temporary home is found for two neglected children. A jockey club committee postpones daily runs for a week amid Autumn Races uncertainty.
Fragmented report notes a death of Sir Wallace and a spouse’s death months earlier. It mentions a voting facility, school closures, and a series of unclear events including infections and accidents. The text references Sydney and Melbourne with reported deaths and last 24 hours.
In an early report on the Forbes case, Joseph Berg shows progress in Vorbis and has reportedly recovered. Authorities plan limited precautions and forthcoming public notices at two halls. A telegram to the Boxed of Health in Sydney confirms no doctors are available. officials promise further details soon.
A scrambled Sydney report notes 29 deaths and 5 hospitalizations in a spiking outbreak. The piece mentions international figures, the General Dienst of Germany, and UN activity with references to Africa and Europe as observers. The chaotic text cites victims and dates, reflecting a period of widespread fear and strained healthcare systems.
Telegraphic update details a prohibition poll amid wartime controls, citing government measures under the War Precautions Act. References include foreign policy tensions and proposed representative commissions as Australia and New Zealand face regulatory actions and potential price controls.
Parents and Citizens Association held a meeting in the town with Mr C R Thomson presiding. They discussed delaying the Sydney peace celebration due to an epidemic, arranging child entertainments, and preparing for a children’s demonstration at Forbes to mark the peace declaration. A committee was formed to coordinate plans and school cooperation.
Mixed notes report a death in New South Wales and anniversary references among cousins. Other items advertise studios, photography, and footwear shops with brief local notices and one court-related line about a theft case.
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