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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
2
Fragmentary ad lists Mama dolls mechanical toys and new year cards. Mentions Kodak film developing and printing with possible camera and trolley items. Readable portions suggest a local store offering toys and photographic services.
The Forbes Jockey Club held a gathering at the Metropol Hotel on Tuesday night with plans for a meeting. The secretary D J Moloney reported efforts to obtain official authorization for proposed steps and a new candidate's plan faced indecision and delays.
Eugowra news reports Mr Low Landsreene among nine who shared a £1000 rat money in a Sydney pigeon match. J Matheson returns from a city holiday as Mr duck Niven runs a photography business Croowindrs and cares for his sister's farm. Alf McNicle, recently at his farm, purchased at Caragabal and was honoured by Lodge Evans. Mra McNickle hosted by the Church of England. PL Johnston holidays in Tver Inn district by car. Bede Mostes, on the mend, remains in bed for days. Denny Breen buys another billiard room at Canowindis. Phil Weekes improving after hospital stay at Orange. Miss Marjorie Harvey returns to Sydney tomorrow. Oddfellows ball with Joehount Orch, dancers enjoy music. Supper by the Indian tennis team at Nai duandare yesterday.
Arthur Ashcroft is listed as an agent for Rays Insurance Co in a stock station and general phone directory item. The entry notes Box Listaom Application and ties to Rays Insurance Co through Ashcroft's agent role. Further details are limited in the fragment.
A fragment notes a periodical named The Forbes Advocate read by thousands. It mentions a special feature on preparing comic tax returns and an advertisement list about stock and property, with a district conduct up to date fines implied.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a wedding at the Roman Catholic Church on April 20. The bride, in lace and seed pearl trim, walked with her father. bridesmaids in shell pink georgette and crepe de chine attended. The reception for about 150 guests was held in The Feiares Tall with decor of white and pink. The couple departed for the mountains, wearing caramel dress and blue hat. A prior gathering on April 18 honored the bride. Rain is badly needed as farmers face potential losses.
A tale from a community page describes a blessed altar service by Dr Harry and RAC Binoy SE Goulbarn with an eloquent sermon. A social ball followed on Friday 29th and a tennis match between The Nan and Kuguwra ranted. Donny arrived from Sydney, May Urennan not accompanying, and Maurie Watoh’s son Yor traveled to Bullendore for Canberra visit.
A dense OCR fragment shows firms B, M, Franks & Co and UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS with mentions of Trundle B and Trundle We. It hints at merchandise or services and promises “reasonable” goods under several company names, but the text remains garbled and partial.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Autumn gods and a mine Beret linked to Tooke and Tallito. No clear event, dates, or organizations are readable to establish a full news item.
Inez cricket match at Ipeal wicket featured Boga Cato and Verhoon players with Mrs Magill among spectators. Mollie Morton and Ire shared top wingte scoring as Mrs Bird and others supported. a local audience enjoyed a fund raising event with matches, speeches, and plans for a renewed contest next meeting.
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