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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
6
The Trundle Hotel reopened at 11 am on Saturday the ith inst after a new license was granted at Parkes Licencing Court. The proprietor’s health concerns and a prior drunken incident were noted, and the timing avoided the harvest season when demand for refreshments is higher.
The School of Aris hall hosts a lively opening with a 10 couple ball, orchestral support, and an excellent supper. Guests include Mr Forbes and Mrs Noor amid festive dancing. A cheque for £20 is presented for charity, and juvenile events promise a stronger yearly turnout.
Members of the army farming community express gratitude to their representative for help in securing wheat, noting relief from potential shortages. The record indicates active inquiries by the Forties Advocate and Department of Agriculture actions, with plans to forward seed wheat from Rathurat Experiment Farm and a warm reception for the official upon future visits.
The report from Bedgerabong notes persistent rain and stormy conditions on Saturday with unclear impact on local events. A royal queen competition is mentioned with a challenge from Faroy to Euguwin, amid patriotic references and letters from soldiers describing life and urging support.
Mra A M Telford returns home after a lengthy holiday. J W Lees enjoys a well earned break and plans a Bathurst visit. D Melzer opens an ink bootmaking and repairing business in Broad Street opposite the post office, with excellent credentials and violinist talent. A large gathering at Club Moure last Saturday formed football supports, electing Norman Thorcraft as chairman and approving season preparations. Membership and practice dates set, with a dispute over a local cup competition and plans to extend to Gusgowa wards. Weather: cool days with spring-like sunshine, followed by a heavy thunderstorm Sunday afternoon bringing rain to the town.
The minutes of the Eugowra Literary and Musical Association meeting were read and approved. Officials announced included a new secretary and treasurer, with elections favoring Mr Haus Tuas and Mr R A Dowd lad withdrawing from the ballot. Discussion covered the annual show date and show arrangements.
Scattered rain and a thunderstorm disrupted a dry spell, with up to twenty points recorded in some areas. A mouse plague dominates local chatter amid reports of soldiers, hospital updates, and civic notices including Cross and Refreshment room changes.
A historic Lewis Challenge Cup cricket match ended in a one sided affair with Goohuiunas defeating Holm wood. Dwyer and Mavis starred with the bat while Walther and Stack led the bowling effort.
The freezing works at Forbes employ about three hundred men with plans for new buildings and full operation soon. The firm processes 2500 sheep daily and aims to extend to cattle and mutton exports, boosting local industry and labor as they expand toward full capacity.
Incomplete text shows garbled names and places. Readable bits reference a local event or notice with uncertain details and missing key data. No clear actions, dates, or entities can be reliably identified from the fragment.
A fragmented notice lists a May flower show and railway project updates, with references to local officials, the Cane windra-Ruzowra railway and the Bush Murat Association. It notes a dignitation and public events on Wednesday and Saturday in early May to aid the association.
Auction notice from Aue Tioneers outlining items at Eugowra including Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros Ol t engines and chaff cut ters Paton Suras manures Northern Assurance Cay Avetlon Zales with sales conducted in any part of the district.
Roy Geddes and 8. Guest announce Geddes Federal Meat Mart Trundle in Ky offering meat and groceries. They promise quality, low prices, and prompt service, inviting customers to visit and trust their store for fresh products.
George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel announces its new up to date building with public welcome. It offers latent conveniences ample accommodation first class table and spirits of all kinds for patrons and visitors.
Fragmentary OCR text offers little clear detail on people places or events. The readable portion mentions Hunt Laqnoey and Com Table without sufficient context to define a coherent news item.
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