06 Aug 1918
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
1
Sunday's match saw two teams battle hard for the ground, with one side edging the contest 2 to 1 after a tense second half. Wary refereeing and late wagers added controversy, but the winner kept the lead to seal the score.
The text presents a garbled plea praising or criticizing public spending and governance, mentioning Hulman, a wealth of Tatien, and debates over money, expenditures, and wartime policy. It remarks on public works, salaries, and government actions, with references to names and places obscured by OCR.
Standard Insurance Company of New Zealand Limited policy including crops and stock coverage. Notes mention Sallstorm accident terms with special carriers policy and livestock including following risks. Provides details on insurance coverage scope and related riders for farm operations.
F R T H and Co local agents of the City Mutual Fire Insurance Co Ltd with head office at 95 Pitt Street Sydney and temporary premises at 33 Hunter Street Alderman Thomas Hughes J P chairman of the Board of Advisers Hobert Kerr M Fin. Financial position shows capital paid up 282,000 reserva fund 20,250 balance carried forward 19,883 funds actually in hand 77,188 subscribed capital uncalled 202,500 total security 999,633.
Ed Weaver & Co offers live stock policies and dwellings insurances at low rates. Covers farms, stock in trade, crops, home buildings, furniture, personal accident sickness and workers compensation. Local agents listed for Forbes.
The listing identifies G. Hugo & Son as local agents for Palgety & Coy Wool Wiene and Mavbluery. Nilholson & Morrow’s Farm Implements, Womselry Shoe Shearing Chines, Bunce Chant Cutters, and Victoria Insumanor Co are also mentioned as distributors or suppliers.
The piece highlights top performances across all categories at the Howe event, noting excellence in multiple departments and praising the overall quality and breadth of talent displayed.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss cloth textures and tailoring quality. References suggest expert opinion on fabric impression and finish, mentioning Jay Magillen and latent Bryin. The text is incomplete but hints at tailoring standards and customer satisfaction.
Moore Brooke C Keane Co auctioneers announce continued stock sales at Forbes Municipal Yards every second Saturday with special sales on instruction. Thanks are offered to the public for support in establishing a continuous yard business and for the past year’s efforts by Seer and Buyers.
Sudlen Sales conducted in any part of the State Stock and Property Lists on Application Trust Money to Lend at Lowest Current Rates District Agents Forkes Forbes and Peak Hill for Dalgety and Co Un Libera Advances made on Woot end Stock Let us know your requirement.
Thomas Brogan faced a Saturday court for stealing a razor hone valued at 8 shillings 6 pence from Henry Walteter. Constable M Fhorson testified and Brogan admitted to a shave and being in the barber shop but denied possession until the hone was found in his coat. he claimed he bought it in Sydney. Walteter identified the item as his property and Brogan was fined 4 shillings 6 pence and placed on a month probation.
John Wells faced a charge of obtaining £2 from Lachlan Johnson by false pretence. The prosecution withdrew the charge after Wells, advised by counsel, disputed the warrant and claimed he was wrongly accused. Wells, a painter of advertising signs, had contracts with Forbes business men but later faced disruptions over work and a missing partner.
The Federal Government proclaims a halt to a rabbit embargo and outlines new measures. The Defense Department confirms steps to meet hat manufacturing needs. From now on all consignments will be auctioned on the open market.
The readable portion hints at a weary week for sufferers and a looming strain on people. Mentions of mild symptoms and challenging conditions imply hardship but lack clear names or events to identify specific individuals, places, or dates. The piece appears as an opaque diary like fragment without coherent context.
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