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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1936
Page
1
A fragmented ad listing wool and silk items from London and Globe company, including crepe and cashmere fabric offerings. Mentions MA Moore, Rooke & Co and milling terms. Text is partial and garbled but indicates a trade notice for fabric sales and payments details.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a lottery draw with unclear names and eliminations. It references individuals like Rogan and Margot Foane and hints at winners amid garbled words and misplaced letters. No clear outcome or proper nouns are discernible from the readable fragments.
Shire tenders invite multiple contractors for main roads works across the district. The board notes a need for renewed contracts and mentions specific routes under consideration, with alterations and approvals pending.
A fragmented report discusses proposals for closer settlement and land reform in Australia. It references activists and delegates seeking government action to reclaim land for local Australians, urging rapid mobilization and a fair program.
Fragmented OCR text references a "Wood Day" event at Forbes Hospital and an appeal for public help. It mentions relief workers, employment calls, and various disjointed phrases related to hospital activities and community support. The readable material is garbled, with unclear names and dates, but centers on hospital events and worker pleas.
Anzac Day events lead to shops closing for the day with extended hours and ceremonies planned. Public notices urge customers to plan around closures as businesses align with national observances.
A legal brief concerns a case tagged squatting on reserves involving A Dixon and others. The document outlines disputed occupancy and rightful claim to the property, with proceedings noting parties and jurisdiction. The outcome or next legal step is not stated in the fragments.
An inspector’s incomplete report delays a key decision amid a string of 21 prior complaints. The forthcoming meeting of authorities and stakeholders is held to address alleged encroachments and safety concerns. The review bears on a long running dispute and potential action.
A complaint arose at a meeting of relief workers alleging unkept promises to reemploy men. The inspector refused consideration of some claims, details describe test cases and objections, while workers recount frustration at delayed or incomplete actions by authorities. The report notes incidents of disputes and calls for accountability in the relief program.
The unreadable text resembles a town page with names, places, and events including references to Australia, Pine, Ham, and local projects. It hints at meetings, auctions, and public works, but the garbled OCR obscures clear actions or dates.
Government urges applicants with farm experience to fill forms for land in Forbes district. Demand is strong as authorities push large estates to be cut up under the Forbes Development Langue. Call for forms at Advoc Fura Bank.
In a tight game at Eugowra Marists fell to Slaven by a slim margin. The match featured scattered play and several standout moments as both sides pressed for a result.
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