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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1914

Page

3

Obituary for Robert Stirling Portes area resident dies aged 71

Robert Stirling longtime Portes resident died at home after a long illness at 71. He had worked in nursing and public service earlier and lived in Harold-etrest before moving to Mackay, Queensland. Survived by a wife and four children, funeral held at local church with Rev Ayh Queter officiating.

Ims Harold-etrest Bundy Efternana Portes Hing Stir Ling Holspate Stirling Wan Eglin South Wales Nbs Tankhamatou Tahen Sydney Hiv Wasseivey Mro Lbo Meath Mpwax Fuera

Medoalf Arthur Thomas and the Tyans of the Aisirr

A fragmented story recounts Arthur Thomas Medoalfs life and the Aisirr group, with references to family, residence, and the era. It describes a tragedy and the city’s reaction, mentioning elder figures and the community’s response to the event and its aftermath.

Northern Territory Policy Claims Hopeful Status

The telegraph dispatch notes the Minister for External Affairs stating the Northern Territory of Australia holds major responsibility. It mentions a shaft of £860,000 and an additional annual felonious settlement of £100,000 as figures tied to the policy framing.

Sydney Victaren Northern Territory Australia

Critics in New South Wales Shift Support to Commonwealth

In a letter to the government, Sydney critics formerly among the fiercest attackers of the Commonwealth reveal a marked shift in stance. The revival of Australian prosperity is cited as the reason for their new support.

Sydney New South Wales Niaton Critina I CommonWealth Aue Tentia

Savings banks amalgamate progress reported in Sydney

A garbled report from Sydney notes savings banks forming a merger led by Toedar and The trucken. The consolidation aims to create a larger institution, potentially the second largest in the region, with government savings bonds mentioned in passing. The text is incomplete and contains many misspellings.

Sydney Bonpter

New Country Party Leader Endorses Split in Parliament

The leader of the New Country Party in Sydney signals a party split in parliament over loyalties. The move challenges the AYE Comets and Liberals, with a divided stance threatening united support and shifting alliances ahead of key votes.

Aydney Thewlay My Comets Aly Witarts

Mr Cook Views on Government and Faith in Australia

The article reports Mr Cook’s views criticizing intercolonial policy, noting distrust of central power and support for local autonomy. It mentions statements about the imperial government watching over Hong Kong and related remarks, with related criticism aimed at Mr Meagher and Mr Holman in New South Wales.

Marbourne Paty Jon Atowermount Mayers Hutt Heat Trust Amer Ratia Coote Aluo New South Wales Meagher Hoiwan

Mosaic of garbled text on wages and policy shifts

A fragmented OCR passage mentions wages, officials, and policy themes with unclear names and places. The readable bits point to statements by a secretary figure and references to movement or increases, but specifics are obscured.

New Perth Post Office Report From Melbourne

A fragmented Melbourne notice from West Australia references a post office in New Perth with unclear details and stray letters. The readable text outlines a location or facility designation and possible dates or identifiers, but essential facts remain obscured.

Railway and Tramway Revenue Figures Shown

Sydney reports revenue figures for railway and tramway services. The article compares income across lines, noting changes in fares, passenger counts, and operating costs during the period. Strong entities include Sydney authorities and transport bodies, with emphasis on comparative performance across systems.

Feared boating accident near Watham claims missing woman

A reported boating incident near Watham yesterday left a woman missing after a craft overturned. Rescue teams searched the river and surrounding banks with authorities noting four adults aboard and no trace of the missing passenger. The event drew a large response from local responders and paramedics.

Sydnes Twesluy Nate Nur Watham Ini

Beeby and Senate Denials Shadow NSW Race

A fragmented note from Sydney era politics shows Mr Beeby alongside Senatorial figures Testa and Rowby denying a harbour of conflicts. The brief item hints at disputes over candidacy and party alignment without detailing concrete proposals or dates.

Unclear wartime seizure sparks Belfast military law alert

Fragmented report describes a seizure of unissued weapons and ammunition from Germany, with references to a warehouse discovery near Hull. It notes the government may proclaim martial law in Belfast and other parts of Ireland amid tensions and potential widespread unrest.

London MoWitAs Belfast

Haphazard Race Notes From an Odd Meeting

A garbled report details a horse racing program with numerous misprints and jumbled names. The text references multiple horses, jockeys, and outcomes, highlighting a dramatic finish and several near leads amid a noisy, error-filled historical page.

Notes From a Northern Meeting on Market and Figures

A transcription of a chaotic meeting discussion covers finances, expected profits, betting terms, and preliminary figures. It references bookmakers, forecasts, and interest in monetary outcomes, with scattered remarks about participants and tentative totals. The text preserves personalities and tentative calculations, though many phrases are garbled.

Stock overland cattle movement disrupted by siding issues

A disturbed cattle transport from Condabolin to Parramatta, via Flemington Siding and Homebush, faced delays due to siding problems. Trains and stock wagons arrived through multiple stops and long journeys, with owners blaming power shortages and unsatisfactory siding access. The incident prompted calls for improved wireyard routing away from passenger lines.

Homebush Masorrt Lawson Bros Ase Ani Uarda Condabolin Kol Wad Flemington Siding Van Condavella Parimatta Auid Plemington Clyde Parragunta Wms Muuniatuyo Byanes Malina Flemington Homebneh Bay

Property Sales in Orange Offerings Include Hotels and Farms

Property of all description offered for sale in Orange. Wlean & 00 advertise cottages farms buildings and orchards among listings. If you wish to buy or sell, write to arrange terms.

Orange Cam

For Sale Lew Brick Cottage and Land near Orange line

Property notice advertises Lew Brick Cottage with 5 acres near the Orange railway, yielding a pleasant climate and ready inspection. Prices range from £100 to £4,800 with instalments. agents Orange For Sale Cottage taxen in On from £180 to £4,800, return up in 12 and 15 per cent. Good investment. Send for full history to M Lenn and Co. property salesmen.

Orange Railway Lean ( Co Cottaxen Cheaw Nur M'Lenn & c

For Sale Orenard and related properties in Sneudy area

For sale offers on several parcels including 35 acres at Sneudy town labeled Orenard with price 1800, 56 acres Well Improvert at 22500, Pott fey Puna acres at 900 with terms. Send for full particulars to AVLews Co Property Salesen.

Orenard Sneudy Orghard Avlews & Co

TONSORIAL OPENS NEW HAIRDRESSING SALOON LOCATION

TONSORIAL begs to announce the purchase of the Hairdressing Department of J Twist’s business in Runkla Street opposite Hunter and Puilips. The salon pledges careful service, cleanliness, and faithful attention to patrons, inviting old and new customers to Molynm Hairdressing Saloon Hankin Street for expert care.

J Twist Runkla Street Hunter Puilips Wee

New Licensed Gasfitter in Killeen Advertises Services

A new licensed gasfitter in Killeen, identified as F, announces readiness to undertake any work in gas systems. The notice lists materials and products including inverted burners, mantles, inverted mantles, display items such as stoves, rings, pipes, tubing, and rods, with references to specific models and dates.

Killeen Wollongang Forbes Brémitées

Rain Forecast Prompts Winter Wear Push

Amid noisy weather chatter a local tailor signals a heavy season with a wet winter ahead. Aary Sieh promotes new stock and warm suits for the season, urging ladies to visit for ready Latin materials and tailored garments.

Aary LON

Public Meeting Held on Whose Votes and Statements

Public meeting details show a Thursday night gathering on the coast for a ballot of members from a local group. The notice requests public statements and attendance, with names of local organizers and roles. The text references a chair and a May meeting date, inviting community input.

Bellarn Aland

Scottish Union and National Insurance Funds Draws Sixteen Million

Funds of the Scottish Union and National Insurance are described with policies issued to cover dwellings furniture stock in trade farm sundries crops and live stock. Local agents Edward Weaver & Co promote accident sickness and workmen compensation insurance with low rates.

Lowa

For Sale 200 Acres of Fine Potato Land in Forbes District

Forbes municipality advertises tender for land near Orange district with 200 acres of well improved up-to-date farms five miles from railway. Price 212 per acre, agents McLean Co. Orange. Also 200 acres of splendid gearing land forty five miles from Orange with river frontage and springs, 36 per acre, agents A Phenn and Co. Orange.

Orange District M'Lean & Co Oronke Orbhae Civer Froulage Aldo Ersek Aji Yung Agunty Orange

Tenders Invited for Bungatow Residency at Candobolin

Builders are invited to tender for the law and completion of Bungatow Residency at Candobolin for Mr J B Brower. Tenders viewed on Wednesday May 5 with specifications available at the Advocate Office, Royal Hotel Candobolia and Parker office.

Bungatow Candobolin J. B. Brower Ofies Forbes Royal Hotel Candobolia Toy Ommee Paker U

Local Blanket Offer At Barker Corner Store

Geo Nash at Barker's Corner promotes a thin season blanket sale with a price claim of five per gate, inviting customers to compare prices to prove the claim. The note urges readers to visit Tully for the deal and to see the weight and quality clearly.

Barker Corner Tully Nash Barker's Corner

Removal of Public Notices Sparks Market Shuffle

A confusing public notice fragment describes removal of business notices and tax or property items. The garbled text mentions a rumored site or district, opposition figures, and potential relocation to new premises. It references public attention, local venues, and various indeterminate stakeholders.

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