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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1922
Page
2
A private sale notice lists two pure Clyde stallions available. The entry notes selection and potential terms, with emphasis on breed and availability. Matches a brief classifieds record from a local ad page.
The usual monthly meeting of the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce is scheduled with expected attendance described as important. Members are urged to participate to discuss local matters and community affairs during the session.
The South Forbes Cricket Club plans a euchre party to support club finances with a Friday or Thursday evening event at the town hall. Acet’s Orchestra will perform and prizes are offered. Tickets priced at a shilling and two pence. A police report notes a man charged with healing a figure at a local address in July. The prosecutor plans to appear, though the accused pleads not guilty.
Fragmentary report notes a sale of rights and prices offered on a given day. Mentions Forbes, Edwards, Med Douley, and a provincial fund or publication context. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a price list and a push to fund a publication.
A jagged recap notes rainfall and water storage impacts near the Wosattar factory site and nearby tank drains. The account mentions many feet of water, several links to creeks, and potential effects on landholders as a storm’s aftermath unfolds. Also previews a Canadian West drama and a Friday night revue featuring Charlie Olu Jim and Sylvia Broomer.
The paper and oretonne event at the Tumda village hall raised funds for the Feriwn Catholic Mhureh with over 130 couples in attendance. Prizes included a fancy costume contest won by Aties H Foo and a fashion raffle led by Miss Carson Bourke, while cakes and raffles added to the evening’s proceeds.
The article reports plans to open a kindergarten department at Bundy School, aiming to serve young children. Officials in Adela Gruff discuss future housing for the children in a church hall and the anticipated number of offices to be added soon.
The gas report to the Municipal Council by manager Mr TB Jeffrey commends his privatized plan and improvements under his charge. It notes better service and higher staff salary could be justified, while detailing recent shooting scores and practice target conditions ahead of the Liverpool meeting in October where Forbes is expected to be represented.
The report summarizes a Saturday win for Sir and Mrs Fintehor amid a 48 net by Van Manley, with Friday and weekend play at Derwom Parkes Morbes venue. It notes crowd size, a wine and hand cap stroke competition sponsored by President Sted Winwnory, and upcoming events at Barnrhey with one card left to win.
A fragmentary report notes that during a recent municipal council session, crowded conditions and interrupted proceedings affected the pace of the discussion. The text references officials and a Friday meeting, but details are incomplete.
A tribute to a long time pensioner John who died after a fall and was buried yesterday with a clergyman officiating. A football injury sidelined a player from an amateur match between Soderals and Plyvra. Police report a man jailed at home in Sydney for days due to a cold with complications. Paddy Je now in recovery and hopes to be in Feebee soon. A wedding at St John’s Church of Songland featured many locals. Notables and residents including Mr and Mrs Wenton and Mr M’Manton attended. The town prepares for national service and honours veterans with arrangements at intervals.
A Saturday session of the Algarve Agricultural Association heard reports on officer appointments and correspondence. Donations were pledged by Messrs Lindley Walker and Strickland, with concerns raised about storekeepers and fundraising for the show and agricultural exhibit.
A collage of notices and snippets: bids for Clydesdale horses at West Wyulung, a public hall opening in hennaeldo, rugby results in Sydney, a 17 year old horse Mutation winning a race at CHULA, market prices in Hometual with improved prices, stock sales at the Municipal yard, and local shop promotions including bargains at Auten & Pratioy.
Reports from Sydney and Woollongong note Sir Walter Davidson lamenting stepping down but hoping to govern a new Northern or Southern State. Vic Geaslera Association cites sixteen more shearers leaving under Federal award terms. Aid in progress and strong union resolve welcomed as employment growth expected with a 19 collage whorls rise anticipated.
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