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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
6
A lengthy report covers a local gathering at Trundle during show week to aid the Austral Nox Fund. It notes many attendees, varied stalls, and prizes totaling substantial sums, with honors to Edward Cul Ein and a farewell to those enlisted for a trout voyage.
Fractured tennis score listing numerous players and partial results in a single noisy line. The readable items include names like Hodges, Miss, and Conny with scattered sets and numbers, but most data is indecipherable. The fragment lacks coherent structure or verifiable outcomes.
A garbled Tullamore weather note describes sustained rain starting Monday, continuing through midweek, with signals of a modest harvest and plenty of landholders seeking stock. Local authorities discuss plans, attendances, and a forthcoming event in September amid unsettled conditions.
Fragmented list of local notices and names tied to Australia Day events and observances. Includes dates, place names, and individual entries with various amounts and annotations noting celebrations or acknowledgments across communities.
A varied display drew praise with Bugowrule innovations and solid prizes. Hazelton led the pack with multiple wins including top awards for a 11 hands horse, urak walky, and all round horse. Nevin and Miss Skinner also earned prizes in needlework and eyelet embroidery. Mrs Nevin and Miss Skinner were noted for their craft. My Williams and others faced health notes while Thos Bray prepares to start soon. Marsh and family faced illness but showed cautious improvement.
The article fragment mentions the Gyepwre river failing to respond to rain with ongoing flood risk and rapid crop growth, a wedding in Cumowindra, Private Roy Dowwlas wounded and Private Roy McMillan reported dead, a Trafjeys and Yamava schoolyard game, and a sheep loss near Kindy with two surviving.
Fragmented local item reports misty warm weather with foggy periods and a stormy sky. It mentions visitors Besgrove and Mrs Roan, a death in Beanowre Ta, and Mary Cole Ws drowning, with oblique references to local figures and a funeral schedule.
Since my last report, weather is unsettled with rain chances rising. 148 pulma have been recorded this month, wheat area is small, farmers clear new land and prepare fallow. Sheep owners plan shearing, shooting is noted as unusual, roads between here and Grenfell are poor. Mr Dempsey reports stock on grass, Mrs Byrnes at Forbes show wins with Faminian colt.
The article notes a sudden shift from a sunny period to wintry showers and cool winds. It details 28 points of rain across a period, thick clover cover, and a community social at Baro ray. It mentions lectures by Mr Calder on Germany starting September 11 and local tennis matches with teams from Broderick and Gunning, plus a weekend of sport and tea.
C L Morton announces the long established Clud Mouse Motel at Eugowra continues under new management after taking over from Mr Lou Luneyric. The hotel offers good table service, stabling, and the best brands of wine beer and spirits. Telegraphs listed.
In Eugowra agents Wheatley and Martel Stock and Station Agents list auctions including Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros Ott engines and cutters Paton Urns Manures Northern Assurance Co. Auctions held across the district with sales conducted in any part of the district.
J J Kelly announces he has taken over the Union Hotel, Trundle, pledging to run a thoroughly first class up-to-date establishment. Commercial and public dining rooms to cater to country customers with breezy yard and comfortable quarters. Special attention to country folks.
George Tolhurst Booam announces the opening of his new and up to date hotel building where he will greet friends and the public. It promises the finest conveniences ample accommodation first class table and the best wines beers and liquors.
Forbes visitors to Parkes are cordially invited to call at the Royal Hotel for superior accommodation and an excellent menu. The hotel offers good staging and meals, with agents for Schweppe’s aerated waters.
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