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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
2
The readable portion shows a weekly schedule reference with Tuesdays and Fridays, plus a mention of a promoter or subscription note and a final venue. Details are incomplete, but the fragment implies a planned event cadence and ticketing arrangement.
The Payken annual show runs into Wednesday with a Grand dennis week and Grente ll show set to end by August 30. Cowra show dates are September 16 and 17 with Firwniell and other entries scheduled in September.
Report on a cattle sale at Orange where 57 bullocks were sold to Meskra Mah Iy and Cramplan & Co on account with Mr W A Dein. The first bullock offered brought 19 tenog mi, tied to Warren Station's exhibit at the Royal Show in Sydney, highlighting Warrie’s high quality. The event drew notable interest and reflected strong demand at the Orange ballot next company.
Prize sporting bitch is shown at the fourth grand championship show in Sydney. Tyley of Forbed appears as an exhibitor in a breed class with notable winners and special awards recognized by the state judge. Twintle of Bhawpark gains a prize and the event is noted as a year’s top show.
A fragmented postal notice from Forbes proclaims a facility opening for money orders and postal services. It states the post office will be open from nine to one, with some delivery changes by Boatman, and that the airspace remains open for mail sorting for a set period. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, but indicates a change in delivery timing and contact procedures.
The fragment describes disjointed notes about a printer’s errors and pranks misattributed to various places and people. It mentions Mudiee, Pout, and Quaralun with ambiguities about a Mint Case and medical advice. Names like Sidoleon and Wellington appear unclear amid the damaged text.
Obscure OCR text records a muddled football melee with Parken players and Parkes Diggwes in a tense draw or contest. Mentions Tolmer White and Bart Doula in worn gear, with unclear scores and outcomes.
A garbled 19th century racing notice describes a pool or thoroughbred sale with bidders and prices mentioned as L319 and 84 15, but the text is largely indecipherable. Names appear distorted, making precise entities unclear. The fragment suggests a jockey or auction event with horses and rights in dispute or transfer.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention hospital Saturday, a street event on Torhés with participants and a hoped plan for support. Unable to determine concrete location, date, or outcomes due to garbled text.
A garbled notice requests Mania 2n thieket for an event, but the text is unclear with misspellings. It mentions a plan to secure admission and a desired range of offerings, suggesting a ticket purchase or entry inquiry. The source remains unreadable in key details.
War returnees and local residents converge in Forbes with updates on troops including Joseph Ricort and Gunner AT, while former bank manager Mr J P Colews visits. The community plans a Saturday reception for Lady Pavidsan and discusses subdivision of property with potential income from small-acre lots amid town events and civic notices.
Exalted visitor Yige Regal and Lady Davids arrive with 20 percent escort from Parkes. Local officials and residents greet Them at Morhow, then motor to Daronholite Processing Works. The party plans Albion visit and a public reception, while Lady Davids is hosted by Red Crom Society.
Show notes indicate Yordea Show may be postponed amid rumors. Secretary Austen notes entries strong, trains scheduled for regional towns, and publicity efforts high. Officials report a successful nominations period and anticipation that the first week show will be highly successful.
At a Swtudiay afternoon meeting Mr Q, D, Buesstt discussed licensing and procurement terms with Captain Roy King. The committee debated a trial display of a plane piloted by Captain King and authorised an in depth study of costs up to £8000, while delaying commitments pending further policy and vendor verification.
William Clement Hoke and C Arnold appeared at Forbes Court yesterday. Hoke was found drunk on church grounds and pleaded guilty to drunkenness. He was fined 7 pounds total. Arthur Aldes pleaded guilty to rank intoxication, facing fine or jail terms.
A fragmentary report notes licensing court actions involving Mr M Lynch and E Richardson tasked with conducting booths. A prohibition order is mentioned in connection with Mary Ann Fewney amid unclear race or event details.
A handsome monument in Forty Cemetery near Orange honors J.B. Reymond and his son. The design features a semi-ral motif with a bold Reymond name, an erown crest, and decorative tiling. Architect J.A.P. Murtela led the project, praised as a standout example of local craftsmanship.
The weekly meeting of the Electric Light Advisory Committee last Friday listed attendees including Alayor IAM Mifinnbelth Art Patternan Facey Augbany Mas sell and Mesnre Daldork roberts roff Brownlith Popalaorn Do benim Stellion. Correspondents were tasked to prepare swat thes te and Y4re oun rectreat e Amnbayion, while Frank noted costs of £26 plus hotel and traveling expenses for an expert from Hin Pullle Warke Baas.
Reports from Arbury and Tawatay discuss Seamen's Union strike impacts and government actions on maritime labor. References to Commonwealth funding, inter-state talks, and crew mobilization for ships in port. Georgeson wheat contract inquiry finds no favored treatment and notes price stability. Colonel Mackay cites forty thousand soldiers in the Amtratto Army Reserve with rapid growth planned. Boer mobs and park disturbances in Adelaide increase animal maiming.
Fragmented report highlights anti Bolshevik activity and European fronts with mentions of Odessa and Ukraine. Also notes labor cost concerns in Britain and political tensions in Ireland. Brief sports item cites Paypy Durack and a boxing result amid a New York message.
The second round of the Taal tournament was played around the food courts with about ten matches completed. Hunter and Duerky defeated D.C. Miller and Hy Hunter while Mina Stevenson and Hutrhidtw beat Mak Boyne and Naylor. Lee and Clovanell beat Aer Honaghey and Doyle. J. Hallehteen advanced in singles through semifinal wins as Hunter and Duerrey continued to contend the title.
Special train will weave for Forbes on Thursday Friday and Saturday at twelve o'clock. Reductions on Ladies Boots at Harris Boot Emporis. Turner and Keane sell Mr Py Hy Brook's tribute furniture and contents by auction. Meahan's Furniture Sale at residence Riley Street tomorrow at 2.80. Children’s hacking coughs advertised. Sermon notes thank donors. errors in 1010 expenditure summary corrected. Canowindra district subdivision sale planned. estate covers 44,000 acres. Military boots on sale. Forbes storekeepers easing trade before Parkes Show. A grand chart shows bids and sales, with losses noted at Homelilt and WNo. Further items reference local auctions and show preparations.
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