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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1926
Page
10
Weather outlook described as violent and unsettled with storms near Kugowra, losses from rain and weed growth affecting crops. Local footballers report practice scratches, coach hire debates, and anticipated player signings as community sports and social events unfold amid driving incidents and club meetings.
An array of fragmented notes recalls a fatality at Trundle, a funeral gathering, and community mourning. Reports mention a plane crash nearby, a severe storm damaging Sydney High School, and local figures like Ray Bortock and MP Sueryman. The piece notes family sympathy and a moment of civic reflection amid continuing agricultural concerns.
Orient Line announces a voyage to England calling at Colomno Surz Port Said Naples Toulon Ginmlastar Southampton and London. Fares list First Saloon single £98 return £173 Third Class single £45 return £68. Local agents Edward Weaver & Co Forbes Orient Line Company Ltd Sydney.
A garbled narrative mentions kidney pain and a medical visit linked to severe symptoms. Names and places are obscured, but the text alludes to a medical condition, distress, and retroactively recalled events surrounding a health crisis.
J W Watson, long time surveyor and valuator with Crown Land tenure experience, conducts land and mining surveys, valuations for probate and finance, appeals before Land and Valuation Courts, listed on Marold Street, Forbes.
Austen Loval Agent for Williams & Co lists new season stock at the corner of Rankin and Court Street. Fast supply of corn, machinery, and oils. Alarm and station requirements met promptly by Howes Studio. Cameras repaired.
Fragmented read reads of a local meeting where Mr Noble faced opposition over a plan to hold a show on weekend after a delay proposed by Mr Noble. The note mentions a sub-committee with limited powers and potential local action, with names obscured in the OCR.
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