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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows ad space notices and rates with unclear wording. Mentions quarterly and annual pricing concepts, advertisement booking, and standing arrangements. Names, dates, or concrete entities are not recoverable from the legible fragments.
The readable parts describe a historical figure and events with scattered names and dates, including mentions of Sir Guyminds and a court or social scene. Fragments reference an aged widow or matron and a mix of place names, years, and potential biographical details amid garbled text.
Disjointed text fragment lists people and places related to racing and wagering, including mentions of stewards, clubs, and a year and sum in guineas. The readable items point to a historical era betting context without coherent events or outcomes.
A garbled OCR page lists numerous names, places, dates, and items from various trades. It mentions chemists in Adana Forbes Tones York Boroughs, references to patrons, abbeys, and towns, and strings of personal names and localities. The text lacks coherent events or a single clear incident.
A muddled OCR fragment describes a Pony Club euchre event held on a Saturday with mentions of players, places, and a winner. It references Shamrman and Mrs. Hommy Saturn and notes music supplied for the occasion, though many names and details are garbled.
Polling site names appear in a garbled list including Ashtuiehtunn erector and many place names such as Meadow Bank Moro Kumandra and Warkesborouh. The fragment suggests an election district with numerous local precincts and venues.
Mr George Thornton of Wowingragong drives his car toward Mr Porter’s place when it hits a deep rut and overturns. Mrs Thornton and several children were in the vehicle but escaped injury, with urgency noted in the report alongside unrelated commentary on officials and events.
A garbled fragment from a Forbes item mentions Shosly shoring and a court or inspection context. It references Ravsatreet, Pepper AC, and various names in a weathered survey of penalties or fines. The readable bits point to a disrupted record of financial or legal action without clear dates or outcomes.
In a rare arena appearance Pel Pla Harel delivers a key performance. The event drew attention from fans and local organizers, highlighting the athlete’s skill and emerging prominence in the sport.
A large group of cadets appeared before the York Hall Court yesterday facing discipline and possible exemptions. The incident involved reports of misconduct, with witnesses describing the crowd and the proceedings.
Latest telegraph notes list wheat and cholee prices with bids and middling grades. Entries reference oat, Lucerne, Bundleytraw, and sodium content with various percentages and months noted in terse figures.
Sydney Homebush stock sale notes describe yesterday’s yarding of 27170 cattle and livestock. Prices ranged with best beet at 24 shillings, second at 44 shillings, average around 20 shillings. Bullocks valued from £0 to £1 6d, cows from 30 to £8, sheep joined about 22,000 head. Market described as unultured with wethers around 14 to 8s 4d, some as high as 10s to 44d.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate rising disease concerns with mentions of vaccines, authorities, and public health actions. The text references daily cases and emergency responses, though details are unclear due to transcription errors. Authorities may be coordinating vaccinations and quarantines to contain the spread.
Dunedin reports floods sweeping through Otago causing damage along the coast. Officials warn of rising water levels and possible evacuations as weather systems move eastward, threatening homes and farms in affected districts. Local authorities coordinate relief and road closures follow the tidal surge.
A damaged Wallington news item describes severe sea danger with ships and wrecks along Wellington Health. The Tattler notes heavy weather forcing vessels ashore and muffled reports of wrecks, affecting families and property, with references to the Minn Mae Fus and New Catestgyla Nobibnunis.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions postal department and hosting with garbled terms and unclear dates. It hints at official duties and a Reach by Masters, but the exact event or place remains unreadable. The readable bits suggest a correspondence or directive within postal administration.
A garbled dispatch reflects ongoing concerns over a forthcoming federal election and the contest between rival parties. Vague references to candidates and timelines hint at persistent voter engagement and partisan tensions in the lead up to the vote.
Readable fragments describe a billiards event on a Tuesday night featuring players Sydnos and Phe Hyrmee. Mentions Nikon and Thmubrinas with unclear scores. Compact teaser notes a local billiards gathering and participant names without full context.
Boxing notes from Melbourne indicate Pal Doran is injured and Curran and Abe Tormer await a decision on full handling of the case. Metbourne Tuesday and Tuesday Melbourne are referenced with injury status and forthcoming ruling. The crowd expects a formal determination on the extent of involvement.
Readable fragments describe belts of conflict and evacuation near Thrace. The note hints at graves and military movements involving captains and crews, with scattered references to prisoners and relief efforts amid ongoing violence.
An OCR fragment reflects scattered remarks on Turkey, Adrianople, and a peace federation idea. It mentions Britain, Australia, and a British paper’s reaction to chaotic naval schemes, with cryptic references to American figures and cricket.
A report from Forbes notes that Assistant Guard Ellis was struck by a mixed rat near Nurroming, his leg mangled and thigh fractured. He was taken to Nurrowine hospital after injuries while unloading trucks. Family members, including Messrs Wil and Perey, Hilis, reside nearby and were informed of the condition.
Forbes hosts essay contest on Wheat Growing In the Forbes district. Master Kutil Weaver, ten years old and son of Mrs Weaver Forbes, tops a field of competitors with a piece praising local wheat farming. The article notes wheat’s history in Forbes, government seed efforts, and district employment tied to the crop’s success and fluctuations.
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