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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 06, 1926
Page
2
Fragmented OCR snippet mentions postponement notices and names such as Fleming and Gordon Reds, with references to contracts and dates. Information is too garbled to identify clear entities or a coherent event.
Fragmented newspaper recruitment ad indicates positions such as wool lassser and general labor with board and lodging offered. Scattered text references locations, names, and unclear requirements, reflecting OCR garble from a job listing.
Fragmentary newspaper text mentions weather updates in Australia plain clues and a reward notice for missing animal or person, with names like HARRY BULLIVAS and REYMONT & SONS. The garbled copy includes hints of ads and notices about agents and broadcasts.
Five hundred pounds reward offered in a British administrative notice. Ambiguities in text suggest a public call for evidence or proof related to a crime or incident. Local organizers mention events on an upcoming Wednesday and a plan to showcase fashion or entertainment with Worthy performances.
At Forbes Police Court this morning William Booth was fined three days in default for assaulting C Kerr and a separate charge for intimidating a female. The issue also notes a series of auctions including a big clearing sale at Corrap near Wyalong with livestock and machinery, and a fortnightly stock sale near Forbes.
A church service at Aywaory featured a sermon titled The Savrament of the Lord's Ey er Sell toe, led by Reverend Criurah Anke. The record notes a March 3 event and ongoing congregational activities.
A damaged OCR item lists church services with uncertain dates and times. The legible fragments mention Bonday August, morning and evening hours, and various worship times with scattered weekday mentions.
The Jemalong Shire Council holds a usual monthly meeting in the Shire Chamber with plans for levy discussions led by councilors and officials. In Sydney a campaign on land reform and regional cooperation signals broader rate talks across counties possibly spreading toward the Murray region.
The Masonic Lodge holds installation of officers on Tuesday evening, September 14, with the annual ball to follow. Officers elected include Wor Bro Ky Butler as Master and J. Grinnet as Senior Deacon, with other posts listed among secretary treasurer and stewards.
A scramble of social notices and community updates lists Mr Hiden and Mr Twat in bank and Oddfellows circles, while Mr Go K McKelvey and Mr J J Juhu appear in business and photography circles. Mentions reach to Melbourne’s Blue Mountains region with Diggings in Orange and Forbes meet preparations, plus a church gathering and a Friday ball at Dell Wall.
A government reply reports progress on upgrading telephonic links between Forbes and Sydney. Limited by funding, work may extend into months, with plans to reduce delays and expedite installation to improve service. Officials confirm attention to enabling lines across western New South Wales and adjacent areas.
Fragmentary report describes a collapse during a vote count in London. The incident interrupts the Frieker match between Kenya and Wanex Weday with confusion over participants and an age listed as 78.
An OCR damaged report notes cattle prices and market activity at a local yard. It mentions buyers, sellers, and various stock types with unclear numeric details and dates.
In the Norahib district a water supply project progresses with a cost of £22000 but is delayed by weather extending to year end. A local wedding rumor and a fatal incident involving Fraague Fiagan, 21, are noted. An elderly man, John Kennedy Caniner, dies aged 74 leaving £26001. Overcoats offered for 36 shillings and rainfall data, with Hawke's show winner, are briefly mentioned. A plane expert visit is announced for Monday to Wednesday at Mewes ALM Williams & Co Lachlan Street.
Late sporting notes list numerous races and horses with times and divisions including Mungie Hundie in the first division and Speedy English in the air mystery event. Other entries mention Mytilini Moy, Algerian Prince, and Canterbury Handicap with various parimutuel and hurdle contexts.
A confusing report notes Miley Thurman winning a championship race amid tight fields. Hind Wye leads the detles and Gh Rewinnt beats Benlling Chiat. Chiettan Lad claims second in the turf event with a strong late push.
Race meeting at Abe Parken capital held on Wasdaeains featured several events with walkovers. Winners included Simraer Tar Moore and Cornwell 2 in heats, while weather forced postponement of other races.
Australian XI faced Australia I01 in a mixed cricket clash revealing top bowlers and batsmen. Key performances included Towling and Gregory with notable wickets, while results showed a draw after heavy scoring and cautious play.
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