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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1926
Page
2
Tenders invited for sale of all Gry timber contained in Freezing Works Paddocks Towters close Saturday April sth. Application to W. Field, Presents Forbes Works. Holy Communion and services listed across Forbes area with times and ministers noted. Quarterly Meeting set for Thursday April 18 in Farben Church.
The Annus Meeting of the Porches Ladies Benevolent Society will be held in the Cornell Chambers on Thursday April 16 at 8 PM. All members are urged to attend. Hon. Miller and Miss Alice Farraway are requested to apply for post officers.
A football fete meeting is announced for Friday April 18 at the Metropolitan Hotel. The notice lists L Doohan and G A Boreham among organizers and includes an item about 41 crossbred hoggets branded Uke FL for sale at £3. Phone contact 85, Goolagong.
A sincere expression of gratitude to Dr Hair for his kindness and to Attie van Raymoed, Matron and Nursing staff of the hospital for attentive care and support.
An In Memoriam notice for Frederick Arthur Anderson who died April 14, 1904. The lettered poem speaks of lifelong loss and enduring love from his father, mother, and family. It is a solemn tribute inserted by his wife and children, with the obituary tone and period phrasing.
Local notices cover chamber commerce postponement due to weather, upcoming meetings of Forbes Jockey Club and Portis Town events, road conditions along the Orange Road, and Welcome Home arrangements for Mr Prichard. Weather impacts include heavy rains and river flow. Also reported are a fatal river incident, mushroom talks, and tennis club season opening with doubles tournament details.
A report describes a bull sale at 1 to 2 o’clock where the bull from Comte Olin was sold for 60 and notes a separate dispute with Mitton Orr over a motor driver from Morbes settled out of court. The account mentions Mr. Girwan and the Jfhy Siow event in a brief, unclear manner.
Crentett Constable Wile assists relief work at Forbes while local figures, incl Forbes Courtroom Club members, celebrate church, school, and sporting events. Rev I Wrichard and Rev Meichur prepare for services. Rev. J. Marie Macray mourns the late 52 year old. Local officer changes include Inspector H. Mist and Officer Byrnox moving to Orange. others retire or relocate as community gatherings mark a busy period.
Readable ad copy notes a broad ready to wear line at Austin and Pratley with new goods for men. It mentions a variety of items and references a lineup including pullovers and other knitwear. The piece names Rankin Street and Mine Bathgate as connected locales.
A fragmented tale hints at Mr FT Molloy of Torent Lede motorizing to Punk FU for a week. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Bonmot and a Pride of awnaramp, with a nod to printing needs and the Advousta firm handling duties.
George Patrick Smith was brought before Forts Police Court on a charge of stealing two sheep. He was found not guilty. William Michwot Runith faced related charges and was remanded. Mrodereick Reed faced nine involved language breaches. Motor Act breach cases included Motul Holden fined after failing to appear.
Fragmented telegraphic copy from Sydney reports Education Department notes and a claim that Premier should resign. Mentions expelled figure from Parliament and Labor platform, with unclear references to movements and possible replacements in Melbourne and Canberra.
Professor Skripsky of Tenin grad Eleoten Technien Inattte presents a device to capture and measure body radio waves. He says this will reveal health states and make scientists "electrical characteristics" of individuals. Details remain secret, described by Leningrad scientists as a major breakthrough in physiology.
An article discusses a psychologist Garrity and a New York based neuroanatomist Ay Try Garrott examining relationships between skull structure and intelligence. It cites a 70 percent sample from a Columbia University study of different body types and intelligence, listing several notable individuals in passing.
An astounding device claims precision of one part in 100,000,000. It allegedly weighs 40 pounds and is designed to be operated secretly by another entity, using heat from the operator's body to function. The text refers to a Bureau in Washington and hints at foreign influence.
A garbled report notes firm selling values in Sydney with limited legible details. It mentions maintenance of certain decarations and a late event connected to Ayres, but the full context and specifics are obscured by the damaged text.
A solicitor in Sydney was sentenced to five years penal servitude after being found guilty on multiple charges. The court heard details of the case involving several named individuals and a complex sequence of alleged actions. The verdict followed a lengthy inquiry and reflected serious concerns within the community about legal misconduct.
A garbled 1920s style note mentions yearling sauces and dirt cheap bargains with scattered lines about matinees, bidding, and a vague event schedule. The text includes names and phrases that are largely unreadable, offering little coherent detail beyond a cheap sale theme and miscellaneous references.
An OCR fragment from Forbes School of Arts TN records a Farle Buhint summit with figures and names such as Gly AMeet LN and Dr KA Me Lown. It references revenue for Murch, subscriptions, and a Dormont audit. The text includes committee names, payments, and questions about pool publication and grants.
Fragmentary text describes a sensational claim about a poison bottle and a deadly alcoholic preparation. It cites references to a British author Joseph McCabe and a 9% alcohol claim with a sensational tone about poisoning and public fear. The readable portions reference young men and a dangerous substance.
A lively Friday night program at the Mill Hath in South Furbow featured bold dancing led by M A L Nelson and J Edwards. Local entertainers including W Coles and Mrs Journe y organized events, with Miss L C Laerie and Miss M Kay presenting costumes and novelty acts. The Nungey Minstrel Set, staged by Jack Burton and others, drew praise, while prizes went to Ann Bagne’s team in a competitive dance.
Fragmented notices describe town life with weather complaints, fabric goods and clothing items in a rural community. Mentions of hiring, a man’s business standing, and four needs addressed by The Forbes Advocate reflect a snapshot of daily concerns and local exchanges.
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