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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 03, 1926
Page
2
Fragmented OCR item lists lost items including a horse and a machine for lister hearing, sale ads for Ford and prairie lands, plus a church service schedule. Readers are urged to call or apply via Dowling Street Pony, with scattered names like R A Wood and Konpnsieal.
A fundraising event titled Forms First to benefit the Cancer Research Fund at the University is planned in Forbes Town Hall. Chief organizers include local church figures and community members, with a goal of raising £30 from July. The event, noted as honorary and civic in tone, will be held Tuesday morning with planned activities and speeches.
A disputed football matter emerges with conflicting statements about a Canowindra affair. The source reads like garbled notes blaming errors, unclear motives, and a potential match outcome.
A historic storm paralyzed regions with heavy snowfall from Inver to Mount Victoria and Mount Casabolne. Reports note rail damage and widespread outages as towns such as Orange and nearby western locales endure power and transport disruptions during the cold snap.
Ambiguous prose cites an Algerian government loan of 2000 PhyeD for export plans and a gland taken amid claims of surging shop tonnage. Mentions Lyons, Morocco, Tayons com Alder, and Prune aims to produce high grade pots to cut momar costs, with Australia considering wool and mutton trade implications.
Garoma edged Tennie by ten in the Hawke's Challenge Cup clash as officials discuss licensing court matters and showrooms prepare for a spring exhibition by John Meagher & Co. The Forbes Advocate notes early Forbe s life adventures and local trucking yard lighting requests.
Australian XI bowled out for 200 as Grimmett and Mallett led a cautious reply. Grimmer and Ryder took early wickets, with regular bowling changes by Turton and Grimmett. Notable scores included Sullivan and Ryan among the top scorers, while Maton and Davis contributed lower down. The match featured shifts in bowling and fielding as captain and bowlers adjusted to the conditions.
The page lists congratulations for arrivals and hospital stays at Brentwood Private Hospital. It mentions Mrs Heddle, Mrs Arm skrung, and Mrs Prohwnd among residents and relatives in Forbes and Parkes districts. A farewell for Mr Jeffrey and staff changes at Forbes Coursing Club are noted, with several unrelated local incidents and deaths referenced.
Frederick Ivere pleaded not guilty to driving a horse wildly on July 30. The court described the rider’s behavior as reckless with injuries to a bystander. A 2 shilling fine was imposed after the magistrate noted a lack of care.
Fragmentary street sign list reads foedle hootens cape bonists oats mutinne jackets and whawit, noted by Mina Wathaate on Manta' sireet. No clear event or date given. itemized goods or terms resemble a catalog note from a historic market scene.
Mr. Mellion represented Farben Pantin Protection Board in a morning hearing on property seizure for failing to return. Victor Cabot pled guilty to liquor act breach near Tattersall’s Hotel, fined. A sergeant testified about a vehicle stop, recovered tires and tools, and an investigation into stolen items, with several individuals summoned and questioned.
A collision late Saturday near the bridge involved a horse ridden by Alfred Peacock and a car driven by Dr Hair. Peacock, now an inpatient at Forbes District Hospital, suffered a broken collarbone and concussion. The incident occurred as the vehicle veered from the lanes. Peacock was an employee at Neymond's vineyard.
Sydney listeners at Chatswood heard Havin reiterate commitment to his principles during a referendum platform appearance. He urged voting to protect the nation from compromise and insisted on steadfast policy despite pressure from the Nationalist Council.
The text reports the execution of Rennie for the murder of a bank clerk. It notes the event occurred on a Tuesday, with the suspect described as being seen near the crime scene and later executed.
Cobham arrives at Bumeubuy with a note of schedules and a unspecified meeting. Twins Professional Londy and Hawke teint state Burnsie Hamglon joined deck, seeking a tow. Unclear details limit clarity of events and outcomes.
A garbled transit of a wheat market note mentions price shifts and supply concerns tied to drought and crop losses. It references various entities and conditions, noting crops deemed taqueables while others head toward inferior quality.
An old Australian advertisement touts a cough and throat remedy titled Everyone's Mouth. It claims the product eases coughs colds croup and bronchitis and profits from a famous chest and throat formula sold for 1 shilling per tin.
A damaged transcript shows a witness discussing a motor car body matter on New Grenfell Road. The defendant Grimothy is described as connected to road, tools, and hay ownership, with police involvement and multiple charges leading to fines and court costs.
Fragmented report notes overcoats priced 26 shillings each and other wares advertised. Mixed statements mention a parade disruption and general shopping conditions with references to vendors Hick's Store and Black's Store, plus various names and locations.
A collage of cinema items lists stars Bert Lytell Clare How and others in Warney Bess Eye's Lover and The Bangor Love. Mentions of The Ninth Australia and Little Annie Meaney appear amid theater ads and serialized plots.
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