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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
9
A dense collage of late 19th or early 20th century notices and ads including requests for help at Hawkins Iron Ore Quarry and a private aid residence, piano tuning, and various personal notices. Names, places, and dates appear in ad copy and obituaries with a general tone of classifieds and public notices.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a man accused of misusing funds or influence. The text references municipal authority, election concerns, and a questionable sale tied to Forbes. It hints at a political breach and possible public misconduct without full details.
The readable fragments reference vote themes and debts with uncertain names and places. It mentions a car dealer, Sunday activity, a £10 payment, and a NineDay month reference, but the overall meaning is unclear and many words are garbled.
A dense list of race results and names from Rosehill selections blends with notes on local events. The report mentions racing entries and weights, plus a long ledger of community figures, dances, and theatre plans, highlighting social activities, bowling results, and municipal concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses topics influencing appeal and display, wedding contents, economy and stock, and mentions brokers and coins. Names and places are unreadable, with many garbled phrases and inconsistent capitalization.
A fragmented report notes a Buick sale and road improvements along the Forbes-Urenfell area. Council discussions touch on land resumption, fund safety, and traffic measures near the Iron Bridge. No charges for meetings noted as the town clerk presents motions and votes.
The notice discusses the Forbes pews home project priced at £2060, with work to begin promptly and finish as scheduled. It notes precautions about electrical lines and the danger of wires near buildings, and mentions steps to ensure safety and compliance with local regulations.
Local council examines plans to widen the Maraden-Grentolt Road to a public thoroughfare. Amid concerns about vandalism and road conditions, residents debate paving, the cost, and potential impact on traffic, with community leaders urging caution and broader public input.
A Tuesday evening collision near le Mowe involved Charlee Barrett driving a mobile wagon and a dray team. The wagon and dray were severely damaged with a man suffering fatal and another injured. the incident path and exact cause remain unclear.
The report blends local society updates from Forbes and surrounding areas including engagements, weddings, and notable visits. It mentions Mr Forbes returning to town, a Windsor wedding, and plans for Crombie hospital. References to local figures and events span planning, social rounds, and community gatherings.
A disjointed report discusses a loan or wage agreement of £20 tied to a project for a racecourse area. It mentions a bank or lender and delays in work completion, with council or mayor involvement and a planned formal meeting to address the matter.
A telegraphic Newcastle report outlines a looming election contest between the Labor party and a revived Country Party aligned with a New Constitutional Party. It notes proposed Royal Commission talks, boundary shifts, and projected elector counts across districts including Grenfell, Forbes, Condobolin, and Parkes with mentions of seat redistribution planned for September.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a local event with names like Weng Hurdle Priges Aloyalue Aug ust Handicar and Treeteru. Mentions committees, towns, a President’s Mandate and a Roxert plate for a foet’residents’ Handicap. Contains numerous garbled phrases and unclear details about a meeting and community notices.
A noisy Cinema page lists upcoming film offerings with names like The Notorious Lady and The Mesquersiia Banash. Stars Virg Inte VaNih and Lou Peleg headline a program mixing drama and adventure in New York and parts unseen.
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