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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1918
Page
3
In New South Wales readers are urged to prepare for a curious tale about Museo and a Yorkshire feel. The text mentions chemists and prices 2/6 and 1/8, with a note to contact W. Williams & Co. for store access at Petrie's Bight, Bri.
An excerpt by Dr Richard Arthur argues Manly’s climate rivals Madeira for winter health. He cites proximity to the ocean and mild, equable temperatures, claiming benefits for infants and young children, including reduced pneumonia and bronchitis risks, and notes adults with rheumatism, anemia, and heart conditions may gain strength in the milder season.
A Forbes Advocate report highlights potential wheat expansion and grazing shifts in the Forbes district if the Forbes Stockinbingal line is completed. Observers note the line would speed transit to the mountains and stimulate vast irrigation and settlement, boosting Australia’s wheat supply and regional growth.
Fragmentary text describes opinions on war loan investment and duties, noting the wealthy who invested claim their actions were rightful. It mentions aversions to misdeeds by some, and contemplates the role of those not fully involved in militia or flagrant wrongdoing.
A representative town and district gathering attended a luncheon at the Olympic Picture Palace hosted by Mr and Mrs Tuliart of the Vandenberg Hotel. Music by Mr Sundexlin’s orchestra accompanied remarks welcoming guests including Parlin Aben, Molnar, Storey Hrouder, and others amid lengthy toasts and political chatter.
The speaker praised the Local Government Bill as the key business before Parliament upon reassembly. Gratitude was expressed to Governor-General for delaying the conference start, enabling Tolman and Storey to attend. The group discussed first sods for a railway project and saluted soldiers and true Australians in the trenches.
At the station two thousand people gathered as Li Lins formally opened the line. Mr Holman spoke of exceptional value in the project while a colored ribbon stretched across the track. The decorated engine then paraded along the newly inaugurated railway, symbolizing decentralisation and the official transfer of control.
Fragmented OCR shows references to parliamentary duties, secretaries, and youth activities. It mentions a parliamentary party visit to Hive serivals and childrest involvement, with unclear names and dates. The tone evokes praise for opening moments and a positive event, but many words are garbled.
Partial list of Presbyterian church notices mentioning individuals and dates with unreadable fragments. Names such as Morten, Marton, Williams, Forbis, and Thorburn appear amid garbled lines, lacking clear actions or contexts.
A garbled OCR item notes religious services at a Methodist church with uncertain details and names. It references a timetable or location tag and mentions worship events and offerings though specifics are unreadable.
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