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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1914
Page
9
Fragment discusses drought hints and a local sale of household gold and stock due to war. Mentions poor harvest prospects, sales amid scarcity, and community distress. References to individuals and places are garbled, with aimed tone of a rural notice about wartime strain.
Our correspondent reports a farewell gathering at Pour Corners School for Mr Cartaar. Parents and local officials attended as alterations in the quarter were noted, with Miss Noble and Masters Opfun paying tributes and gifts presented for his part in the district.
A lively social gathering for cricketers at Cuma last Friday raised about £12 in wag. The event featured bowling by Harting and a winning score by Gleneden against the opposing team. Local candidates and community figures were mentioned, with remarks on youth programs and local labors.
Bank of New South Wales announces appointing Rawle to lead operations in Goolagong region and oversee business ranking duties. General Manager role focuses on managing financial services and local operations.
A correspondent reports a highly successful presentation at Bed Gerarong for Mr BR McCunn on August 4. The hall overflowed with guests as floral tributes and speeches followed, praising McCunn’s longtime neighborly service and wishing him well in future ventures. A distinguished toast and gifts including a gold watch and purse were presented, with speakers highlighting his character and community ties.
Fragmentary OCR note for a saddle and harness maker, listing a strange address fragment Bogan Gate and garbled phrases about quality and motto. Readable items include names and place hints but not a clear event or date.
Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers of Eugowar announce sales of machinery and oil goods, with shipments from Clutteryjuck Bros and Chadewsters Patan. Northern Assurance Company listed as participating insurer in the event.
A summary of events from Goolagong and Canowindra including a Saturday match where Inver won by two, a cold morning with 26 degrees, a grand Catholic Church fundraiser ball the prior night and juvenile ball the next evening raising over £20, a plan to create a copper pool at Goolagong, land bought for that purpose, and local farming notes noting rain delays and weather worries for tailors and markets.
A chaotic report describes a village social in Pony Clit with four attendants at a late evening event. Mr AL Greounatall, a gentleman, wins a pine fly contest and guests Slew Lan corie and Mr P. Shinevery attend after a reception. A minor accident injures a man who later recovers after Forrestor treatment, and Forbes Pallly War Bulletin advertises Miss Ashcroft's latest news.
War impact dominates county life with show items drawing crowds as youths like Athol Gren shixer George Mendham and others enlist for active service. Wheat prospects look weak as harvest dates slip. local manager plans to market sheaf and proceeds fund cattle health. A notable death linked to Sydney residence and the Corry family figures into the community story.
Tha Goeth occwrred at 16 real dance on Friday night of Me Bierce Coltlis a well known resident of the Torches district Declawed Waxwistforest for some time from an uterus complaint and his end wes Not un expected by Ms relatives Born at Martiey in 1340 he married Mien Jones of Penrith in 1870 and shortly afterward left 0 vesite on the Lachlan Deceased leaves widow one sons and Ave duvebters for whom much sympathy tu felt Mrad Aukenale whet hae not been Well Tor Holme has gone to Parkes for medical treatment We all bane for hey apeedy recovery to health and strometh Mrs W Janes nf Tonarabin Ny rong Creek is spenking a short holiday here
South Wandary report notes Wanderers won 68 games to 60 in a multi encounter tennis card on the Kingeville court. Matches featured Auge, Tom Doyle, Stewart, Peastey, and Doyle pairing against various opponents, with Wanderers taking the overall lead before a return match looms.
Our correspondent reports dry patches and mild temperatures with a cool breeze today. A late winter show at Trundle features farm produce, exhibits, and a blower saving machine contest won by Miss Maggie. Mr Culingham dies suddenly in hospital while visiting Victoria. condolences extend to the Gallachers.
Local readers discuss Allied naval actions against German warships and wartime loyalty to the crown. The letter reflects village concerns, dancehalls and social gatherings, with anecdotes on weather, harvest, and shortages, noting shipments and supplies as Britain braces for shortages.
The edition touts a guaranteed circulation figure stating over 2000 copies per week, underscoring the paper’s reach. This billing emphasizes readership size as a mark of value to advertisers and the community.
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