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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1914
Page
4
Norwich and London Accident Assurance Association advertises personal accident workmen's compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Jorare with F.RAT & CO district representatives outline terms of application.
The excerpt outlines Standard Insurance Co of Arizona LTD fire coverage including crops stacks hailstorm and accident with special farmer's policy live stock including foaling risks. It details policy scope for farm property and livestock risks.
In accordance with a resolution adopted by the Country Conference the sittings of the society held in Sydney on October and November were announced for advertising. The notice requests insertions for various advertisements and lists names such as Brooke & Sons and Gow Brownh, dated November 17.
The GIT Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd office at Pitt Street Sydney shows balance carried forward and capital reserve figures for December 1906. Alderman Thomas Hogles acts as chairperson with Homer Whih as manager. Financial position lists capital paid, reserve funds, and insured risks across various crops and products.
The Farmers & Settlers' Association held its election of officebearers on a recent meeting day. Long list of officers and attendees named including state and local figures with remarks on year’s accounts and plans.
An unclear recount describes a woman hiring a taxi and a terr uncertain start as the cab door closes and the driver speeds off, narrowly avoiding lamps and police. The passenger calms after the ride ends, stating she has never driven a taxi before.
An OCR fragment outlines Parkes Rugby Union annual meeting details. It mentions nominations for office, speakers and a seconded motion, with several garbled names and dates. The text is largely unreadable but indicates a formal gathering and expectations of officer roles and proceedings.
A damaged OCR text notes a May meeting in Parkes with Parkes officials and local figures appointed to represent an agricultural group. The fragment mentions May 1 and titles like MANNERS PRES and Veloates, with references to Chesse Homies and Robert Liew in appointment roles.
The report details owners buyers and sales of horses including Tollkesper and Pine Park, with bids and figures, while listing riders, stables, and upcoming events at Forbes and Cowra meetings. It also mentions the Chplerian Reader and various competitors, plus a long catalog of race results, names, and placements across multiple venues.
A fragmentary report covers a Saturday game between Parkes and Lavie Club at Tedborne Park. Thirteen players per side, final score 6-6 after a lively first half and a slower second. Loftus and MDonald scored for Tiekborne, while Love and Tuocher added Parkes tries. Hone and others noted among players with referee satisfaction.
The field includes Lenn, Myslivus, Amberwoort, Sage Boy and Graf Apple in a crowded show at The Cudgum Handicap. Standouts note Beis and Lule Malla with midrace strides as Salvatore and Minneapotia post notable figures.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses patrons and catering at a hotel, mentioning names and future attention. The readable portion hints at accommodations for patrons and ongoing service adjustments, but the source remains unclear and partially garbled.
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