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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1926
Page
8
Fragmentary text suggests a provincial or political scene with names like Bird, Olliver, Shearer, and mentions of communwealth and supply cycles. The legible pieces imply a report on political maneuvering or policy discussion without clear dates or locations.
Fragmented OCR item shows Medlyn Bros Auctioneers and General Commission Agents at Trundle with rough references to applications and machinery. The readable bits include a phone number 63 and mentions of John Darling and Sun Ltd and Hy Vo McKay. The text is garbled but indicates an auction or agent listing with contact details.
Trundle Hotel is advertised as newly renovated and the most complete and valuable hotel in the West. It highlights accommodation quality, attentive service for visitors and residents, and a renowned table, wines, and spirits. The text also mentions printing office stationery branded with pride, under the name Advocate.
Ambiguous OCR text lists Cahill and Martin and various firms including Commercial Union Kite, Dutwoty and Col Machinery, Alaa Insurance Co. Ltd. It references stock and property lists on applicants and mentions a university 46, CB, with unclear context.
Fragmentary OCR shows F C McCauley and Co stock and station agents with auctioneering references. It mentions agency at Aca Bogan Gate and lists various products such as wheat wool skim hide and brick. Text is garbled with unclear names and dates.
May weather fronts and dry spells dominate a local update with mentions of a motor lorry ride, tennis players preparing for a trip to Woonona, and fresh outings against Jomatong. Readers note drifting river levels and forecasts of more mild, dry conditions as teams resume practice and plan matches for Thursday’s schedule.
Local representative A B Miles reports advertising and subscription support for The Forbes Advocate in Ang Oruere. The brief notice outlines efforts to maintain publicity, promote subscriptions, and secure ad space across the readership area.
Fragmentary OCR lists Royal Hotel James Pratt and Royal Motel Garagabal with references to best brands of wines and beverages, good accommodations, confectionery and smokers requisites. Mentions James Pratt and Travelling Public. likely an old public notice about services and offerings with incomplete details.
The BIMBL Sport report notes several matches with limited success. Keene, despite not meeting expert teams, shows potential as Grenfell and Caraqual teams post strong showings. A social event followed with a notable prize distribution and a lively ball featuring local dancers and juvenile contests.
A damaged report describes a public meeting at Batucdnyast Hall in Tullamore about a trophy for a captured enemy gun. The event discussed memorials, a public display in the town, and plans for a memorial. details are unclear due to garbled text.
A mosaic of weather chatter, meetings, sports, and social notices from Quandialla and nearby towns. Mentions of community rallies, school activities, hockey and billiards results, and upcoming gatherings weave through fragmented phrases and names such as Curt Siste, Paty fant ileane, and Mr. Tod Garduur, reflecting a bustling but garbled newspaper fragment.
A reader reports dramatic relief from a severe eczema attack after using Zam-Buk. The letter describes suffering at Railway Avenue South Townerine and notes Zam-Buk’s reputed effectiveness for eczema and piles, suggesting it as a reliable remedy.
Local listing shows Jas Berman Grenfell and Quandialla selling Massey Harris binders, cultivators, ploughs, windmills, kerosine tractors, and allied farming gear. Also advertised are finishers like Gabriel and Winders lines with various model names, inviting buyers to obtain direct supplies from the dealers.
R C Sutton and Co advertise large stocks of drapery clothing and millinery at low prices. They promise stock, shoe and millinery specialties, measuring and alteration services, a large women’s wear department, and a mail order feature with phone contact.
An assortment of notices from D Terry and partners inviting bids and buyers. Listings include stationers and librarians, a photieghraphie business, stock and property agents with contact details, and agreements to purchase via expert personal attention. Also mentions wheat buying and various local firms such as McKay’s Machinery and Atlas Insurance Co.
A fragmented notice promotes a general store offering fresh groceries, drapery and furnishings, hardware, fruit confections, cool drinks, and ready accommodation. It invites readers to join future events and mentions Mosby and Rollin Motor Car with a phone contact.
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