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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
6
G L Morton promotes a lodging and market venture in Lugwara area promising steady trade and best wines and stables. Proprietor notes telegraph line number four and urges public support for ongoing commerce and improvements.
Partial OCR shows firms including Harris Machinery and agents, with notes on sales conducted in some area. The text is fragmented, mentioning oil venues and engineers, with unclear dates or locations.
A fragmented note references George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel and Wythe street areas in a wartime era context. Mentions Shen and Ky greetings, and hints at early table tests and recovery efforts. The text appears as a garbled OCR with scattered proper nouns and place names.
The fragment mentions the Royal Hotel in Parkes with a visitor named Wally and references a guest or event overseen by a supervisor, indicating a local social or hospitality notice at the Royal Hotel in Parkes with possible attendance by Murlis viaitove ty.
A garbled report notes alleged irregularities in the business of a railway firm with station agents at Howany Gate. It mentions an inquiry into routines of a named partner and ongoing delays, with expectations of further actions and continued references to the same individuals.
An elderly villager aged 78, Mr Jouan Vivid, passed away at his home after a long illness of 14 months. The funeral took place at the church of Buginad with attendance including family and community members. The event was marked by solemn honors and military rites as described by local observers.
A busy day at Trundle show includes races, fiddled by local residents. Reports note a wedding at Coombes residence with detailed outfits and gifts. Hockey finals and doubles draw strong crowd, while concerns rise about roads and council work for Goolagong area. Local committees and officials are praised for event organization and ongoing plans.
Fragmented text describes a local gathering with performances at a town site place called Mackey Creek. Mentions attendance, a Saturday Urdu event, and entertainment plans including a public sale, tickets, and a possible town celebration. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Friday morning report notes a wrestling meet with many attendees and several notable figures including Mr Sol Whig and Mr Yeland. Contest details are unclear due to OCR issues but the district event appears tied to a SACRA or similar circuit with multiple participants and a featured cup or tournament.
The ladies of Trumble District hosted a three night bazaar to support the Australian Women’s Fund. Despite light showers, the event was a success with an estimated 40 pounds netted, and organizers praise the effort and planning.
Fragmented OCR-style report lists names, acreage figures, weather data, and social events. Mentions pardons, farm activity across 109 acres, and community notices about gatherings and presentations. Includes names such as Taplo Cros, Ryan Hos, Olin Culgan, and references to Hawk Teuorp and CAC Nation. Weather and crop notes reflect weekly totals and growing conditions amid regional updates.
The new proprietor declares he has taken over the hotel from Air E. E. Richardson and will continue the established business with the same motto. He promises strict attention to patrons and the best of everything, aiming to merit continued public favor.
Sunday services listed with times and participants including Reverend Tetley Forbis at 10 am and 2:30 pm. Memorial Service for Miaude Kiloth led by Rev AL Ganlaee. other clerical attendees and notes of engagement appear, with locations and days implied.
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