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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1921
Page
2
An old age pensioner thanks supporters after a rally at Templar Street. Milk deliveries and local assistance are noted as part of the community response.
Fragmentary text notes a bank related item with dates in August and late week references. Unable to extract a clear event, names, or locations from the legible portions.
A fragment notes that a specialist, possibly named De Walon Hye, is now in Sydney and available for consultation by appointment at Flannery's Hotel in Australia. Names and places are inferred from the readable words, with no additional facts added.
Auction details show Mosare WK Garneau offering rights tied to an upcoming show and races on Saturday. The beer booth sold for £44 to MF J. M. Craw of the Globe Hotel. A. J. Marlin of the Porches Hotel paid £86 for the tea-room concession. H. Bullock paid £1 for farrier rights. Tattersalls rights year total £20 to A A G Haydon of One Metropolitan Hotel.
Public Works Committee notes river swell near Lachlan and Cowra prompting assessment reports from MLA Buttonsiaw and Mr Sharp. Report cites 21 feet channel depth at one point, 28 feet observed elsewhere, and proposed temporary pedestrian bridges for safety as water encroaches across Vian and surrounding areas.
A private sale lists Cedar Furniture items including an extension table and sideboard, hall textiles, mattresses, a sewing machine, a safe, and other household goods. The listing mentions Bundrow Weaster Bros on Bandon Street Forbes with various misspelled item names.
Immense distress reported as famine bites major regions and Bolshevik brutality is criticized by a Warsaw correspondent. The Herald cites political calls for action on conscription and Dominion ties while a local sale at Municipal Yards features livestock and goods. Wool pricing and prewar tailoring bargains dominate shopfront notices.
Mr M Vaory discusses a property named Manor View located five miles from Por no. He notes the land rises to a level about 1640 feet above sea and mentions a zigometrical post made from Oregon pine shipped from America for a stated purpose.
In a noisy kaupung meeting the council, aldermen, town clerk, health inspector and a newspaper representative discuss a contentious matter. If a win occurs, winnings go to the front TWndy and will be recalled by subscribers.
A Tocaanidiint observer reports rabbits occupying various plots at Forbon cemetery. They have burrowed near headstones and threaten graves. Municipal Charities and the council are urged to act immediately, or they face prosecution.
The Riversleigh sale tomorrow at Rivermtialgl features draught horses, buggy harness, hackney, blood stock including three gaited mares and Quick fad by Grafton from Sweat Alice, plus cattle, sheep and pigs. Morgan Barton and Convers Forbes auctioneers expect strong attendance with liberal terms. Riverleigh is thirteen miles from Forbes on the South Condobolin road.
The Leopard Woman, starring Louie Gloom and House Peters, debuts at the Strand amid sensational claims of a stormy jungle romance and overpowering passion. The feature is framed by a tale of peril and moral conflict, with a second short on a labor dispute provoking local audiences.
The Strand presents Charley's Aunt with Mrs Kay's company led by Miss Pollock and Mr Mopak in a London style farce. The show features the famous cross dressing plot and strong metropolitan supporting roles as laughter unfolds.
A garbled community digest lists police postings and appointments, weddings, a charity ball, church services, and a local business purchase. It notes Constable Ryan and Constable Chainpritain changes, a wedding at St Lawrence’s, a hospital dance planned, and plans for the Canowinden trade items with Trundle, plus a wreck sale address in Forbes.
A sprawling report covers detective activity and a large haul across Melbourne and Sydney. It notes political nomination activity in West Sydney and lists candidates including J Cribert, D Clyn, Dr Jenwon, Alderman Lambert, W Webster, TA Wilde, Gen Wallace, and Pe Keagan. The piece also mentions government ministers, budget pruning, public safety, and a major theft seizure in Bondi.
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