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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1927
Page
2
Fragmented OCR item lists vacancies for boarders at a theater location and outlines an abrogation of a country women’s prize, with notices about prize money and a Retailers Association meeting on a specific day. Names like Sheprard and Stock appear garbled. details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Incomplete OCR text lists overdue amounts and warnings of legal action if not paid by Wednesday. Mentions Austex policy and a Grey and White store, with a reward note and a North HH signatory. Represents a damaged public notice urging payment, with unspecified addressees and locations.
Church notices detail auctions and services scheduled for midweek and Sunday in August and Trinity season. Names appear with times and locations, listing parish activities and church events for attendees.
Weather outlook shows mostly cloudy conditions with showers in parts of the region. Local notes mention Post Office backup delays and a Monday event schedule. Reports from Forbes describe a church service and a girls’ game with varying results and some controversy over behavior.
The Chamber of Commerce meeting is planned for tomorrow night with several important matters to discuss. Secretary Murphy notes large attendance expected and outlines agenda items, including factory orders and local economic issues.
The town plans a beauty contest with proceeds to the Country Women’s Association. Members discuss prize distribution, with one fifth of funds to be shared among ten towns and specific gifts from local groups. A civic event at the Town Hall will showcase exhibits by schoolchildren, and entries close by a set deadline.
A brief report notes a 15 year old artist presenting black and white sketches, including work by a young Lad who has not previously exhibited. Mentions of golf and bowling figures appear among scattered items, with references to competition against J Hadron and Curran in regional sports contexts.
A local telephone service improvement opened Friday, bringing better dialing accuracy and faster connections. The Forbes Chamber of Commerce notes gains in customer satisfaction and reduced delays as the new system handles peak demand more efficiently.
Fraternal gathering voices thanks to Proes for support and notes on Club activities. A motion of sympathy honors Major McDonnell long associated with the club, acknowledging twenty years of service though less active recently, and praising his past influence and reliable support.
A fragmentary report describes a correspondence mystery in Forbes district atop Mowyr Burow summit. The scene notes a distant panorama and landmarks visible from the summit, with observers recalling an event and questioning who authored a missing message amid unclear details.
A fragmented note claims under the amended Local Government Act that every male and female over 20 who has resided in Forbes for six months is entitled to vote in municipal elections but not in the upcoming municipal by election on Saturday August 20.
A vandal damaged property during the weekend by trampling and leaving an item on the front lawn of Mr. Arthus Teath at Farrand Street. The incident, described with hostility, targets the individual regardless of rank or station, highlighting community concern over the act committed Sunday night or Monday morning.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a social gathering with calm café moments and a famed confection stage, describing a pleasant wind up with pictures and a famed pion as a centerpiece. Names and places are unclear but convey a nostalgic, domestic mood.
A fragmentary 1920s newspaper note discusses crops and near drought conditions, mentioning summer weather, a Forbes gathering, and a drought memory. It references the Prince of Wales, August heat, and a notable football match where Australia defeated Ireland. The text lists players like Choad Yragar and Duncan Thompson among others and hints at railway disruptions and ongoing events of the era.
A fragmentary local note recalls Merriganowry near Cowrs where a name allegedly arose from an old incident involving a bishop and a widow. It mentions community events, elections, and a Brown trophy sporting day with details on venues, timings, and preparations.
A reader reports thanks to Mr Purmien and Mr Anderson at a golf club function. Mention is made of a penal dint and committees. A claimant states someone came forward with a ring found and handed it to an official at the bar.
Nominations for Furhin Paboting Boeloty include Dr Lionel Mestay and Mr Harold Moloney with a subcommittee to prepare subjects. The engagement of Romud Hunter of Moree and Mrs Wallace Tuten, to Vivivhhe Manche, is announced. Obituary notes mark the death of Mrs Newton Bell and a local figure in education, with funeral details and community reactions. hospital updates report improvement in a patient at Crombie private hospital and recovery progress for Kaibtoon Gunuingly.
A busy local scene today features the Trundle show and a forthcoming trip to Fortin. A magical comedy and theater lineup at the Strand Theatre includes The Sage Ruby and Queer memories, with plans for a full supporting program and orchestral renditions.
Friday meeting of the Vordow Debating Society chaired by Mr Frank Harris covered a motion for closer settlement as vital for Australia’s welfare. Speakers included Mr Dillon Mill and supporters like Monro, Smith, Press, and J.T. Woods, arguing land use and railways would shape prosperity while opponents urged practical schemes and warned against division.
Telegraphic item notes October elections approaching with nominations due in September. Officials announce candidate filings and timelines, urging participation. Strong entities include Ainsalvad and Reptember period. details are limited due to OCR issues.
An OCR fragment describes a person named Turner and mentions Sydney, a hospital admission for injuries to an infant, and a bar incident. The legibility is poor with garbled words, but implies a violent event or medical treatment following a crisis. Further details are unreadable.
The wedding took place at a rural Anglican church with the bride Lottie Marton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hosklaya, marrying William Wilfred, son of Mr. Gener, in a powder blue marlette frock and lace. The ceremony featured Rev. Frank Wanton, with a reception and telegrams from New Zealand. The couple’s future home is listed as Bogan Cate A quint sd interentive would wou celebrated in the Church of England Forbes.
A fragmented review of film premieres and stars including Paramount programs, Secret Dedara, Yoru be Rururloeal, and The False Alaros. Mentions Ralph Larwis Mery Carr Dorothy Revier and war era cinema heroism, with references to The Adorable Our cant and The Flamine Firites.
A garbled passage speaks of a mob and sheep, urging caution and moral musings. The text mentions near locations and daily rituals, with odd rhymes about wells, fire, and a “Great Beppe mint Cure.”
The voyage ran into difficulty as the ship's crew near Sydney became hungry after 108 engine hours. The captain reported provisions had been exhausted for weeks, forcing the crew to endure limited rations during the voyage to port.
Transcribed from a late 19th century report, farmers and bidders press for government action amid claims that wheat prices should be revalued to secure fair harvest returns. The plea centers on ensuring a stable price floor and protecting growers against market volatility.
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