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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1926
Page
2
The issue notes a Dubbo horse sale with entries amid a broader stock auction and related sales. It lists prizes, purses, and timings for the auctions, with rewards offered and references to property and vendors among the event details.
Mr C. J. Hone the well known sight specialist will visit Forbes Main on Wednesday 26th inst to meet local residents and discuss eye care options.
Fragmentary telegraphic text mentions individuals such as Bart Kitchener and Christa, a Went Peevion Vietutta style place, weather notes, and store references. Content is garbled with many unreadable words, providing only scattered names and vague events.
A defendant in Forbes court admitted guilt for stealing wood from a property stack. The owner Kemuy testified the wood came from his stack, and the court heard the defendant had not intended to steal anything beyond the wood. Police testimony indicated the act occurred on a nearby land parcel and involved a misdirected effort to obtain timber.
A late 19th century meeting of Ne Forlea HA held in Cour ell Chambers on Saturday afternoon discussed show representations, correspondence, and contest rules. President AL J Meagher and officers led debates on withdrawal, address delivery, and practice arrangements for upcoming events.
A collage of local ads describes wreaths boot shop goods a drill for Hawk competition and various sales. It mentions viewings at stores like Austen and Prutiey with sizes and prices, including clothing, rugs, and military equipment, reflecting a bustling retail scene with multiple vendors.
Mr Bassett leads the vote for directors of the Farmers and Ayarlers' Co operative Co. Ltd. Forbes opposition to Messrs Kee and Munt marks a contested election. Results show Bassett winning by a substantial majority amid company pride in new leadership and expanded operations.
Fragmented report details Australian XI players Bevan Mulloy and Gregory in a drawn or close match against England with various bowlers and field actions. The piece references caps, innings scores, and boundary drives, noting the overall contest and late chase efforts by both sides amid incomplete OCR text.
At a meeting of Forbes School of Arts the following officers were elected: President Thommon, Vice Presidents the, Secretary Mwearuney, and others. Committees named include the Primaries, Executive, and Finance with members listed, and reorganization proposed for the new term.
Fragmentary note mentions Clemens deputed to attend something about smoke involvement and a social event. Text is garbled, but reference to smoke control and a deputed person suggests a municipal or military context.
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