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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
2
An item listing references WanTRD PIANO and a violin cases entry with exceptional value 87/4. It includes a measly price of 5/-, mentions A. Butt Co. Ltd violin experts on G Hunter Street Sydney and notes a P.O. box and Grice requirement with unclear numbers 19 1 MIARADEN Porbun.
A fragmentary notice from Avnly, John Stirling, Forbes and A. W. Warnbau invites tenders for the purchase and removal of an unnamed object or property located at the centre of town near Methodin Church. Further details are unreadable.
A public notice warns that the private track from Carrawobilly to Cunile is closed to all heavy traffic with strict prosecutions. It also admonishes against hunting or trespassing on Prairie Lands and Sunday property with penalties and the names Wallace Hunter and PF M'Cann associated with enforcement.
Form ara now available for returns as J P Cashman of Renkin Street prepares to attend. The office sets up prerequisites and timetables for filing and candidate attention.
A fractured report notes mixed results for a literary institute and art group. It cites 234 members after a year’s end, 19 books issued, 11 300 in subscriber totals, and partial room conversions, with unclear figures for Blayney Behoo! of Arte.
The Chet Secretary’s Department informs Jemchong Shire Council that the public holiday has been approved. The holiday will be observed on Wednesday, August 18, with Parkes showing end Wor Wednesday, August 5. The notice confirms the change and related observance details.
A gun range at the Law focal facility will host a trophy shoot tomorrow. The event lists a single stage with no divisions or stages. A nod to B grade indicates participant classification.
Mr St A Douglas advertises a large clearing sale to be held Monday the 2nd last at Springthory. The event is hosted by Mr GK Minter and involves private auction items.
A 26 year old newlywed woman Jortrude Ligorios of Painer Street Woolloomon 100 was shot in a lane off Elisa beth Bredal Sarry Mills. The killer fired several shots four or five hitting her. No witnesses. A large quantity of gold near the scene noted. The deceased is identified as the wife of Mr Chiplee A. Jobhsor of Gannine blinded patriots.
The Orange Convent School pupils arrived in Forbes on Thursday for a tennis match. Forbes Orange won 44 to 15, securing a decisive 29 point margin.
The Fair Rents Act is proclaimed and extended through the state and will take effect in country districts from Monday next. Under Mr Farber a policy for a Fair Route Court is established, and details of appeals and applications are to be provided. Only the larger counties have been mentioned for the polling of contest.
The Cowra Chamber of Commerce formed a new body to cooperate with Forbes Chamber of Commerce on Lachlan Valley projects. A motion urged a rail link to Forbes or Parkes and backed a public works committee report. A proposal for a bovellog green and public amenities was approved.
The note from H A Awuten, secretary, lists a milk testing sequence for the Forbes exow studding exhibitor in Vins 45 with 10 Imke notifications. It mentions posting a Hyely clone on Tuesday the 1th instant and milking on Thursday evening and Friday evening.
A notice announces a special meeting of the Red Cross Society in the Corner Chamber at 4 pm tomorrow, Wednesday August 11, to discuss business related to the Peace Low 4, Bl Rawlina, Hom, Sa.
Special trains from Stockiningal Parkes to Forbes depart August 26 at 11 57 am and reach Forbes 1 43 pm. Return journey from Forbes to Parkes at 1 13 pm with arrival at Parkes at 3 15 pm. Stockinnibal to Forbes departs all stations at 1 00 pm arrives Forbes 2 07 pm. Parkes to Forbes service daily with timetable noted.
Regular monthly meeting of members of Forhaw Ui will be held to discuss pending matters. Members are urged to attend tomorrow night at the poundtl alaMabars.
Mr Rath of Masterton told the Council many dairy names operated at Forbes and that the premises were well kept. Several men listed milking cows and selling dairy products, including Smith, Kenny, Smith, Mahon, Acheson, Kellar, Mrs Lorn, Lance, Ay, and others, with activity noted through the day.
A Friday evening attempted break in at the quarry magazine failed to steal blasting powder. Initial reports suggest the intruder aimed to blow up the gunpowder store, but no powder was taken and entry was not completed.
Ale George Shuebay renews interest in breed and stud services as the Aeroplane Square trolling pony rabwood competes for title. The photo ad features Welsh cob Laxb and imported draught sires Cover Hain and Windermere Knight, with future notices listed for our next issue.
The notice records a rise in court costs from yesterday across several items including ordinary policy court sittings, subpoenas, an increase in fees to 3d and 4d for summons, and porterage for delivery of phaluses rising from 4d to 1s 6d per mille.
The Strand Theatre advertises a new program for tomorrow with a 10 bed special, a feature titled The Hollow of Ther Thawed, and a screening of The Tower of Jewels. George Bay M'iniehemt hovel is noted as a name in the cast with promotional claims of absorbing and brilliant war drama.
The mayor convened a Saturday afternoon public meeting to organize a peace group. Attendees included Alderman Facey and other district officials. a committee was formed to appoint residents as observers in local canteen duties. The mayor was elected chair with the next meeting set for August 21.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a court matter with unclear defendant names and chain of custody. It mentions remand denial, a grant of something in error, and a period before a next quarter session, but specifics are unreadable.
The Forbes Pony and Trotting Club clarifies that the stated joining fee of KC 1/0/% was an error. The correct fee for new members is EL/V/-.
A report from Forbes notes a party of stockowners from Mistrict visited Fortes Tor Hist area in Arwee county in search of lean mms and paddock space along the river. Despite rough conditions the visitors found signs of prosperity and described plans amid local interest and vendor appeals from Austen A DeAtley.
A garbled stock report notes a Monday session with values listed for Ungaloek proyings and pal fort WA. Prices shown include 29.750 and 174 hovese, with unclear references to JAM emttle and other entities.
Local board informs farmers and graders cooperative to issue instructions for purchase and shipment of wheat. Delays extended to allow farmers time to place orders and adjust for harvest, with a new target date under review and ample time provided.
Fragmentary OCR describes a court scene with notices of intention to traverse and defendants, mentioning names like Broderick Meilion and J Curran, and a 4/ court date. The text is garbled with illegible terms and unclear outcomes, limiting precise summary.
A garbled ad touts a wide Mon'e Aleta range with low prices and future savings on shirts. It promotes Mondor branded arouiant Wrawys and a beautiful Suvde Calf Bambine courtship, in Grey and tone, urging readers to visit the shop in Tankin Bt Horbew.
A misread OCR fragment references a youth driven letter from Abe Honhiol urging cooperation in Hemphat sports and hospital committee actions. It notes Willingness to cooperate, board and hospital committee dynamics, and remarks by President Donaghay about public bodies and Friendly Societies.
At Forbes District Hospital meeting notes show apologies from Messrs EA Austen and B J Tieinstud with absence of VESEPIT and F. Sharey. A plan to form a Fawnovile company for a September event in Fornes is discussed along with travel to Italy and a 4240 expense estimate. Hospital reports cover patient counts, discharges, and staffing priorities, including a plan to recruit for the next month and discuss admission orders.
Reported upheaval describes a disrupted vessel intercepted near Lavon A Warahiy with a person aboard, forcing detention. Authorities list police actions against a German threat and possible explosive devices affecting Liverpool, Manchester, and Glasgow areas.
Fragments describe a claimed remedy for headaches back pain and a nerve tie condition. The text references a medicine or treatment that purports to purify and heal specific nerves and body parts, with unclear origins and efficacy.
Telegraphic update from Ny with reports of Prince of Wales visit to Loonamble Amal rallying crowds at Goonamble. Speeches reference legislative assembly savings from the ABC Society, and looming shearers strike nearing end. Death of Bir Ramuel Crimhth to be buried with state honors. Sydney-bound messages trigger planned transport.
A sprawling OCR filled with names, places and events from Forbes and surrounding areas. Mentions include council meetings at the town chambers, resignations, committee changes, police or survey work, a hospital illness, inquests, and local business ads. Dominant names appear with Forbes institutions and residents like Forbes, Mow Grier, Mr Donaghey, and AL Forbes Pastures, and references to schools, markets, and the Digger Football match.
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