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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 20, 1928

Page

4

Official Opening Invitation for Soldiers and Sailors Memorial

A disputed fragment invites soldiers and sailors relatives to attend the official opening of a memorial. President H Wentwistle and Secretary mention a district honor roll and a public ceremony at Austen Park on a designated day. Reward offered for returning lost wring and a note about a Budich of Keys.

Te Foran Hovvital Eneud Solgvery Ballors Mamor Fk Pam Austen Priwidant H.wentwisle

Forbes Soldiers Memorial Ceremony Promised by Mayor

The draft notice announces a Forbes soldiers memorial event on Wednesday at 1 pm. The ceremony will be conducted by Mr Shaw Bridgland and others with invitees listed. The mayor pledges support for the observance.

Melaa Jeryimdy Wit Promide

Unscrambled brief notes from local meeting agenda

Fragmentary OCR notes show a town hall ticker at 10 AM with committee members voting on proposals. Names appear garbled though Flynn, Beard, Farhes are suggested. The text references Meld on Anear Stuhr and a projection of results or actions to be presented accordingly.

Wormleighton Bathnrnt Moore Moloney Rina

For Sale Good Drapery Canes

A brief classified item listing offers drapery canes described as sturdy and in good condition for sale. Includes no seller contact details in the fragment provided.

Induction Service for Rev J H Costello at Fortieg

An induction ceremony for Rev J H Costello was held at the Presbyterian church in Fortieg. The moderator led the service with remarks and prayers as church members and local clergy attended, including Pastor W. Kinnont and others.

J. H. Costello Fortieg Wan Orange Waray Ras Parkes W. Kinnont Toma Ngompuron Elie Jeo Pavey Rey Tomlin

Afternoon Tea at Hospital Opening of Kir Soler Memorial Church

A fragile OCR fragment reports a hospital afternoon tea and the opening of Kir Soler Memorial Church near Weilhimnduy with names such as Jeyes and others tied to the event. The text mentions a Handy Man and various firms and attendees in a ceremonial setting.

Hospital Hewilaliie Ian Kir Soler Weilhimnduy Tou Reece

Government Orders Allowance for Eucharistic Procession

Sydney reports the government will permit the carrying of the Host in the Eucharistic Congress procession after a query from the Royal Orange Lodge regarding prohibition. Premier and ministers checked the matter and confirmed the Host will be carried in the Monstrance amid church decorum and without obligation for worshipers to attend outside their own faith.

Sydney Royal Orange Lodge Institution Mee Bruntnell Caliter Eimtel

Social notes recount weddings and hospital updates

Local society page lists numerous personal mentions across Waverley and surrounding towns. Mrs J Rewathorne returns, Mrs Bernard Newell visits, and Mrs Moloney attends private hospital care for appendicitis. A wedding at Prince Attent's Lodge features Miss Annie Parker, Ms Eunice Parker, and Seymour as bridesmaids. Moore's Orchestra provides music for a reception at the Bride's parents home.

J.rewathorne Oernard Newell Waverley Th. Moloney Farias B. Matin Crombe Yenterday Hurott AMR Chauby Man Clayby Fasdorat Hdarne Commonwealth Hla Klan Forbes Woluoailay Weston Uied Annie Parker Praawole Wnd William Fuller Ax Ben Mau Mig Eunice Parker Seymour Puller

Appreciation Letter Praise For The Advocate Manager

A reader thanks Mr Bek Dow for the rovetal produced in The Advocate columns calling it well produced and positive. The note mentions wheat in silos, country supply, and applause for the stage play and football results with numerous named places and teams referenced in what appears to be a scanned historical page.

wThe Advocate Bek. Dow

Muagher's Windows urn illummnied ovary ateht

Mysterious display appears in a street window as a local shop adds new lighting and decor. Passersby stop to examine the illuminated setup, drawing curiosity from neighbors and pedestrians.

Townsman Dies After Horse Accident at Brentwood

A townsman, Tom Onn, died early Wednesday at Brentwood private hospital after a horse accident. He left the scene on horseback, sustained fatal injuries, and relatives, including James Kaunas and Margaret Dunn, extended sympathy to the family.

Wednaway Tom Onn Brentwood Nongwar Beenwickuday Sant Inlwnea Jath Andy Kimmy SUMO Mathie Bare Kradine Moeben Jauie Kaunas Bow Ae Nymgass Nellie Mira McCarthy Phe Berbire Vasa

Hockey Girls Meet At Noton Park Ground Preparations

A local hockey group planned ground improvements at Noton Park to ensure safe play. They budgeted £5 but needed double, deciding to fund the extra via a formal grant. First practice set for Nelson Park next week, with training twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays unless wet. Players and prospective members urged to attend, with team mobilizing at the Post Office at 7 p.m.

Uv Cardinale Noton Park Cid Ifwan Amy Nelson Park Bunayeek

Unclear Mel bourne Archbishops in Special Notice

Fragmentary OCR text mentions archbishops and named individuals with garbled phrases. The readable items reference Melbourne figures and a list-like montage including Bradtors Browne and John Thorpe, plus descriptions of attire, but no coherent event or date is established. Further context is needed to produce a factual summary.

Dr. Harrington Melbourne Joanna Linn Bradtors Browne Stuart Molden John Thorpe

Garden Competition At Town Improvement Show

A Garden Competition hosted by the Town Improvement Committee featured entries from local residents. Judges assessed plots and displays with emphasis on design, color, and maintenance. The event highlighted community involvement and upcoming neighborhood projects.

Prohibition's alleged economic impact debated

A distorted 1920s-era statement from W G Witte of Providence, Rhode Island, argues Prohibition boosted employment and savings while consumption declined. The quote, attributed to Beaten of Perry, Florida, asserts prohibition raised costs and reduced prosperity, claiming increased liquor prices and broader social effects undermined economic growth.

New York “Time Gayvnus Hank Journal Ar. WG Witte Bayinga Providence Rhode Ieland Wilem Prutubilion Isuyinga Ywunke Erry Banking Company Perry Florida Ovary Witinky Thorn Tx

Brisbane Floods Halt Traffic and Death Report

Heavy rains shut down all traffic in the Brisbane area. A man named Burnett, about 40, reportedly drowned after being swept from his horse while crossing Korosiah Creek near Warwick. His body had not yet been recovered.

Lwhatera Brisbane Trafic Warwick Korosiah Creak Burnett

Health Department orders Grinsted to repair hoardings

The Health Committee announced that Mr Grinsted must complete the hoarding repairs by the end of the month after an interview with Mr A R P and Mr Grinsted. The council approved the deadline despite delays and directed notification to proceed.

Aldarman Mr Grinsted Aldarman Sam

New School of Arts on Ward Respectful Meeting Summary

Mr W Thumm chaired a School of Arts committee gathering noting votes, accounts, and resignations. Amounts listed include 6 16 6 and 7 12, with subscriptions at 1175 4 and 9110. balances and expenses recorded for billiards and books. W Harrison, J Ryan thanked. yard work and fence removal planned. building fund cited with 240 209 donation. Next meeting to disclose further building plans and likely erection of new school wing.

W. Thumm School of Art Toowlay Wight Oilers Mosara Gale Clift Jusld Cashmar Cashman Lal Wutapuiphous Billard Kor Mardstow Wak Wan Mr. Wail Dorarian J. Ryan W. Harrison Frame South William Thomson Howe Nell McPilllamy Ely

The Cat and the Gary at Strand and Armage Theatre

Film notices list current and upcoming features with reviews and celebrity appearances. The Strand and Arge theatres showcase The Cat and the Gary with praised reception, plus Valley of Mell, The Thigh setioot, and Wine Fighters among other titles. Joe Mull, Dorothy Mofatt, and Harry Carey star in multiple screenings, with Clyde Cook and James Rawsthomne also featured in town.

Joe Mull Dorothy Mofatt Kimm Avery Harry Carey

Moonlet Amateur Mace Club Horses At Short Handicap Divisions

The Moonlet Amateur Mace Club held a well attended meeting on Wednesday. Nominations were plentiful for the Shorts Handicap forcing the race to be run in divisions. Onde Hob won the Bracelet And Cup and received a 10ception on returning to scale. Moonman led the first division in Rawls COONAWARRA SHORTS at 10.7 with Top Lak 1 and Condo Lad close behind. other entries included Maratherie 10.8 and Winnar at 401. In the division results, Conbearrath 9.12 and Muudaimuth 19.0 showed. Mar Son 105 and Wistful 10.5 were among others. Lady's Bracklet included Conde Bob 122 and Bronte Knight 10.7 with Wambo in and other starters. Miley Bakes reported 19.12 with Spour and SMitor Bila WA Ward. Mooncup results listed Boh 22 and Queen Matton 012, with Wambo 1a Me Cormacka among starters. Marark Plate featured Kinsella and Alpharet 19.101, Mara Bow 0.7, and Whatilan 97. Moviain 8.10 led Bowl race noting Statue de 61 and other contenders.

Moonlet Sankip Lupo Nomibera Onde Hob Rawls Coonawarra Moonman Gordon Condo Lad Broderick Maratherie Ofewe Winnar Tyme Wistful Kunietrath Gwen Rogers Windoe'a Brice Timy Lady's Bhacklet Farlanga Conde Bob Bronte Knight Ward Wambo In McCormack Winnersyane Miley Bakes Johnston Chwinfrox Pantheon MoitKoat Aru Teat Mins Culyo Tonda Boh Byoderick Queen Matton Wambo Cormacka Winvwr Lanini Marark Furtonen Kinsella Wrodertek Alpharet Mara Bow Hodsvey Whatilan Tom Tim Heowse Statue de Hale Facoll Duel Fant Panther Olive Condotad Kuniwirain Pricy Upuinat

Autumn meeting at Camanur Avtumny venue report

The text outlines a chaotic autumn meeting with races including a time trial and handicaps. Winners named include Cyllene and Papladrem among others, detailing first and second place finishes, with times and margins. The fragmentary record hints at a Welter Handicap result and a high-stakes event, noting placements and purses in a period-typical racing card.

Second Day Results in Handicaps at Mile Race Meet

Rough notes show multiple races with unfamiliar names and jockeys. Furlongs unclear. Winners listed: Bite Follow, Only sturtara, Nemgli, Were ombie, Winnay, Mopu, Gold Bure, Powal, Coniarol, and Farewell Handicap winner Follow. Odds vary with two to one and one to one prompts. Time and exact placements are inconsistently recorded.

Sturtara Grimeny Populie Cehimge Prat Wereombie McLachlan Wiamore Dye Davidsom Oply Alurtarg Winnay Wock Tat Viamors' Welter, & Juylortee— Wowra Minn $4 (GrimMth) 1; Mopu Phillipe Keir Powal Olly Hunter Fara Howard Philligd Coniarol Wtariar Tiimw

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