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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1916
Page
6
Flood reports describe water rising higher than ever in the area with roads submerged beyond the river’s edge. Rescue crews and residents race to cope while officials warn of worsening conditions and ongoing danger from rising streams and sluices.
A Boxowra Red Cross branch met at Ark Hall on Wednesday evening with officers including Mrs J R Greenhalgh and Niven. Accounts totalling £5 6s 6d were discussed and a fundraising sit-out postponed due to wartime deaths. The report also covers Hugoora Association minutes and a public sale tender review, with details of members and a funeral notice mix-up.
The event drew visitors to exhibits in cattle, sheep, ponies and farm produce while the fair’s programs including a moving theatre and a concert drew large crowds. Officials praised by Mr Fletcher M Lean and Mr A Turner for their duties as expectations rose for future improvements.
Fragmented OCR text describes people traveling by boat to a station, meeting at a home with editor Graves Sea, and mentions weather, climate, and a journey from bonilon. It references Merl Drowus Henghand and Mr Tod Teow, with vague notes on residents and a Sunday event.
The Daily Telegraph correspondent reports seasonal visitors at a Royal Hotel in Carcoar. Observations describe birds inhabiting the upper floors, their movements in stairwells and windows, and plans to build higher water gates to allow thawing in floods. The piece notes their presence appears unintended yet persistent, with the hotel owner adapting to their nesting.
The report notes commercial activity across Winchcane and Varion Ltd with discussions of trade, investments, and production changes. It highlights forthcoming listings and market pressures for July and August, warning of slow initial uptake but potential expansion in Western regions and river districts amid distribution plans and new partnerships.
Presbyterians invite worshippers to an intercessory service at 4 PM this Sunday. The service will be led by Pastor Roe John Calder with special prayers for the community and spiritual guidance.
Readable fragments list Sunday and weekday services for Methodist churches including times for laity gatherings and religious observances across August. Notable entries reference Forbes, 11 am and 7 pm sessions with regional church groups and councils.
A fragment speaks of a Maitland reading under royal patronage, a theatre program from a distant locale with hints of entertainment and moral instruction. It mentions a sovereign couple and a performer delivering a deep lesson, framed as a cultural event amid uncertain times.
The readable text shows garbled phrases about batting and hopping, with scattered names and nonsensical lines. No clear event, date, team, or person can be established from the legible fragments.
An Australian remedy claims to treat setema prickly heat and other skin diseases. The advertisement touts curative powers and lists a chemist and druggists in Sydney with prices noted as 3/-, 3/6. The text presents a promotional catalog style for a medicinal product.
A request to place orders for Rubber Brampa using the designation THIS NFvICH. No further details on quantity, source, or delivery terms are provided in the fragment.
George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Rotel announces opening of a new hotel with modern conveniences and ample accommodation. Guests are invited to visit and greet old and new faces, with first class tablo, wines, beers, and spirits.
Jed Kelly takes over the Union Hotel at Trundle promising a thorough modern makeover with up to date dining rooms and special attention to comforts for guests. The note highlights renovations and the new management's aim to improve amenities for visitors.
Auction notice lists Agaun for Ibn Daviiys and Son offering revolvers of wheat and various goods. It notes a guaranteed MEV and mentions an agent or Mondow tink Muauta during Ci. Details are fragmentary but indicate a sale or auction event with several agricultural items and assurances.
Stock and property lists available on application from D. D. Martin & 60, late Lowing & Co., stock and general commission agents. Amenities include Massey Harris machinery, Clutterbuck Bros Ott engines and cham-cutters, Paton burners, Northern Ausuance conduction. Sales conducted in any part of the district.
The Trundle Hotel announces it has taken over management from Mr Cutts Youns and promises the utmost effort to maintain the house’s popularity. Guests can expect strict attention to patrons and travelling public, with standards kept to a high level.
Clus House Hotel Eugowra run by C L Morton with good stabling and new wine beer and spirits. The travelling party continues to conduct the house with table service and a focus on comfortable lodging and entertainment. Telephoned contact listed as No A.
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