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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
5
A fragmentary report from Cowra describes rising flood conditions with river heights near 17 feet at Forbes and forecasts of worsening water. Officials expect higher levels and potential debris as walls and infrastructure near the river are at risk of failure.
A pretty Forbes wedding at the Methodist Church joined Forbes Oxcar Smith and Olive Fiche with standard ceremony. The groom received a gold pendent and the couple plan a Sydney honeymoon before settling on land in the Wagga district. A Forbes Church of England ceremony followed with E Park and Fa Archer, bridesmaids, and a reception at the bride’s home.
Alice Seward and Alley Hansard connected by marriage at St John’s Church Sugund on Wednesday. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Mirringtom Ti Whe, with a reception at nearby Mungard home. Bride wore white silk and henna veil. W A Manward gave away the bridegroom and Mrs He A Mungard acted as mother of the bride. The couple will honeymoon in Sydney and reside in Newcastle.
An early 1900s pitch promotes Woody Great Peppermint Cure for colds and chronic chest complaints. Austen and Pratigy cut blanket prices, urging immediate purchase before stock runs out, promising quick relief and value.
Ratepayers urged to record their opinion at the town hall tomorrow on the lighting question. The piece argues for or against electric lighting and asks residents to choose clearly between support for electric light for Rorben and opposition for Forbes. The article emphasizes decisive civic action and emphasizes advancing progress.
A partial transcription describes a brisk midweek snowfall with people watching the flakes and the city in a festive mood. Crowds gathered to view the fall while show-halling and social activity surged, the writer noting the novelty and enjoyment of the event.
The Forbes team and Condobolin players prepare for a weekend football outing with travel details, lineups, and a return schedule. Players include Pulte rwek Rath Abres-quarters Fraser Houlnfy Evans Varcon Wesight and others. Referee Mr A Thompsay. travel times noted.
Entries close for the Trundle Jockey Club meeting on Thursday August 10 listing races such as the Open Handicap, Porlican’s Handicap, Total Mandicap and Farewell Mandicap across 4 and 7 furlong distances. Amateur entries are restricted and secretary contact details are provided.
A fragmented OCR shows multiple names of pig and harvest machinery vendors and implements, including Sunshine Harvester, Ott Harventor, Clyde Morseworks, Waggon, and Trewetle Gmibhtog Machine. Also referenced are a Cooper and Shearing Maching, plus an unrelated furniture and effects listing. The text ends with a butcher counter style list of meats such as sirloin, roast, sausages, corn, and mutton.
The Portes municipality announces a forthcoming enrolment drive for the Electors Roll. Eligible residents not yet enrolled must apply in writing by August 12, 1921, to the town worker Dawn Madd and officials Mills, Forben, and He August, outlining required information for entitlement and allocation.
The secretary notes arrangements for racing on Wednesday at 8 pm with the Judges Handicap. Stakes listed include 1, 4 and 2 pounds for the horses, as stated. J McGrath serves as secretary for the event.
Public auction announced for August 10, 1921 at noon selling by order of Thomas Pollock. Property described as the whole of its well known assets. Auction location stated as miles from Forbes and on Back Yaromia Road.
An OCR damaged item references Akeir Hunn and a trailing list including Tom, Drane, and others. The text hints at a race or game tied to a fort-related event and a person named Lele, but specifics are unclear.
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