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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
4
The report records a meeting of Forbes common trustees with discussion of cattle and rabbit issues. It notes the destruction of a field by rabbits and mentions local names and events in August 1918.
A local meeting Tuesday night decided to apply to the Department of Public Works for the diorama of district electrical engineer. The group plans to reevaluate the layout and seek funding for a new project in the area.
The Lachlan Club announces a private sale by Edwand Wehwee and partners acting on Wemenday at the former Wilding Reserve on Argaay TreREHME street. The auction invites bids from interested purchasers for the building at 49 Femntar Street and surrounding land.
A garbled report mentions an old hotel site tied to a 60 year history and a past discovery. References include a hotel porch area, a historic yard, and a later focus on a wine finding linked to a BORbes event. The text hints at a long running, unclear dig or campiagn connected to a person named Mie Pogneky.
A garbled 19th century property note discusses land value at high prices, referencing Collins and Commonweal and a sale of parcels. It mentions the city, inches and feet measurements, and a speculative exchange amid a crowd.
A garbled local report alleges a Mr Rogeriod of Forbes criticized the Taxation Department. It mentions earlier returns, a charged amount of 9/5 and a later bill, with reference to an Amphigut and another name, but the text is fragmented and hard to decipher.
Postal notices announce public holidays on Wednesday and Thursday with post office hours reduced. Mails despatched on those days close at 10 am and all counter service ends by noon. postmen deliveries cease, while in person letters are available at the counter until the cutoffs. Banking and related offices suspend normal operations. no regular mail delivery during the holiday period.
Phillip Lytton Ltd announces a slate of new works by close artists and Imelda in Forbes staged productions. The season, led by Arthur Lytton, features "A Day for a Day" and "There Will Be Changes" with Emelda in key roles and theatre acts across various venues.
The source text is garbled with many misread words and names, making precise identification impossible. It references a Forbes show and several unclear terms while mentioning places like Australia. no coherent event, date, or outcome emerges.
The report outlines Jimmy Sharman extending hospital assistance during a boxing tour in Temora. Details describe a charitable gesture connected to Sharman and venue figures, with references to local responses and impact on community welfare.
A fragmented notice describes Tony's Advouate facing production challenges and distribution issues. The snippet hints at readers' concern and a period of strain for the publication amid machine and bureaucratic hurdles.
News brief from Our Own Correspondent notes a forthcoming visit by Mr D G Souter the professional champion to Parkes in a western district tour. It mentions Bert McGuinness son of Mr McGuinness of Burn Street and a train derailment or water supply disruption in Goonumbta due to municipal council cutting water.
The Forbes event week lists entrants and nominations with Kintrles and Hotterspons among notable names. Judges, exhibitors and stewards prepare as crowds grow and officials announce exhibits and race entries for a Forbes district show.
Fragmented text chronicles a busy sport week with mentions of Vurbes, Australia, and multiple events. It references racing, horses, and show grounds with gate openings and crowd movements, but many names and details are garbled.
In Condobolin Our Own Correayondé reports a dwelling occupied by fir Fans Gibbons was burned last Saturday morning. The house and furniture are under Angured Insurance. Occupants were away at the time. Skating rink accidents left B Wyre with finger joints hurt and C Lawrence with a fractured arm. Weather worries residents about coming months and rainfall prospects remain uncertain.
Local families face severe sugar shortages with limited weekly allowances. Authorities enforce caps, causing concern among Fueled by the scarcity, residents scramble to obtain rations at Incatetoree depots as they seek alternatives for daily needs.
The report notes ongoing reshuffles at the local post office with postmaster duties unsettled and Watters of Winileor named to a forthcoming position. It mentions retirements and departures among staff, weather impacts on operations, and Kendall of Kendall'sfield presenting a strong case at court.
A humorous tale of a lonely country woman who asks a parish rector for relief from monotony. After a hesitant hearing, she prays under a pear tree, hoping for a partner, while a distant owl’s call prompts a blur of divine matchmaking that ends with a humorous line about choosing a wife.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a person named Srey Shura Toney and a figure 70 amid garbled phrases. No clear event or context emerges from the readable portions.
An old ad fragment promotes Woods' Great Peppermint cars and Wools' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and chest complaints. It mentions prices on 1/8 to 2/0 and references Australin Serge lines.
A reward is offered on the return of a gray pony described as puny with a short tail. The animal was last seen near G. Peard’s Hut Street location in Forties.
Fragmentary OCR reports reference a trial or hearing involving Dr. Delohery and the Macron 4 Nursery at Forbes Hospital. Mentions unclear institutions and individuals with partial identifiers THOR and Joxus.
Fragmentary note promotes Woods Grant Peppermint Cure for bronchial coughs dated 1/9 and 3/).
An In Memoriam item notes the death of Wette Lon Vandenderg in Sydney on an uncertain date. It mentions a memorial be present at a local bookshop event and references Herbert Lom in connection with Sydney.
A historical advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for children's hacking coughs. The copy presents the product as a comforting, sweet-tasting treatment offered in a bottle, claiming quick relief and easy dosage.
A bustling Tudkday program features stars from Lovation Machlan to Lytt on Philip Lytton Lia with a dramatic organika showcase and urban talent. Neglected but celebrated names include Miss Loris Bingilam and Mina Agnew Dodaniy among a wider Wesleygan metropolitan lineup plus local acts from Paul Nkay to Charley Went Aut. The Nutone event promises a vivid blend of music drama and theatre as the city prepares for a colorful weeklong festival atmosphere.
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