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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1923
Page
2
Advertisement items show a list of assorted requests and notices. Mrs John Robinson and Mrs G O Bassett seek help for domestic work and painting at properties. A cooking position is advertised, along with farming agreements and architectural services offered by Lamruck and Bates.
The fragmentary report recounts a broad rail and weather discussion with references to Monomie and Yurrabmuilal, mentions wartime mobilization tones, and notes plans around St Patrick Day events. It includes oblique notes on committees, training, and weather patterns affecting travel and public affairs.
A fragmented notice indicates Forbes Plonte or Forbes Picnic Races tied to St John’s Church Lactury Guild. It mentions a Friday in late period with a tablet reservation option and instructions via UB by Girye Howtel and a phone number 224.
Arthur Marri challenged the Usedemalong Shire valuation of his land. The hearing before Mr. Rhypherd FM. involved Mey Broderick for the Shire and Mr. Doyle conducting the process. The valuation was set at 8/10 per acre on the appellant’s UCV with a reduction of the original figure. The case spanned years of business impact across the district as local firms reported changes and regional property owners adjusted valuations and ownership.
Crown Lands Office Forbes to register forms for close settlement estates. Agent WH Bynine notes forms aiding applicants, urging early attention from natives and interested parties. Board seeks to confirm kinds of settlement required and eligibility for land tenure.
A devastating blaze at Qua Medville early Saturday gutted a building and claimed Olson and Chri in the family. Firefighters battled the flames as the father searched for his son and two other relatives, with the town in shock and residents describing the loss as deeply distressing.
A sulky driven by Michael O'Slailey collided with an unseen rider Fy Diion on Lachlan Street. The crash shattered the windscreen and tore through the hood injuring May, Bichon, and other back-seat passengers. Dinghy Dillon suffered a deep finger wound and medical treatment followed. The Royal Hotel wife Mrs D Dickvan was among those involved.
A fragmentary community page notes on individuals linked to Forvou Lima Way and Forbes area. Mentions Mr Jack Tozer, Mr Percy Archer at Cauuwidra, Mrs Mitchell of Forbes Hospital, and Mrs W Wracken. References to health issues, holidays, recoveries, and a wedding plan.
A jumble of cabinet moves and party maneuvering unfolds over industrial arbitration, water restrictions, and commemorations. Key figures include Mr Duna, Mr McGirr, Attorney-General Muyin, and Premier Dueler. amid shifts, Dooley’s camp faces charges, while Warners and Water Board actions affect coastal towns. A motor collision near Vastrumla injures Frederick Lister and Jett Reid, with others unscathed, as premiers prepare for a stage meeting before the opening of the Premiers’ Conference. Father O’Fananan rouses Irish nationalists at St Patrick’s Hall in Sydney, praising England’s freedom while denouncing colonial plays with hostile overtones.
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