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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 29, 1922
Page
2
An illegible clipping shows a reward offer from a local office for information leading to a missing person case. It mentions a dead mother and references items such as a pair of gold rimmed lenses. The exact names and dates are unclear.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction notice is given that the accounts of Willem, Henry Stokes and Loulu Umith as executors of the late Alfred Stokes are laid before the court. Creditors and others with claims to the estate must appear by the twenty seventh day of September at 6:40 p.m. to object. otherwise the accounts will be examined and applied for grant. Proctors for the executors are Adigdon and Ruseall, 60 George Street, Sydney.
A picture show will be put on at Kuyow in Tor Une reelitive on Mrdtay night next by Beale Wels who is directing four pietee palace in Hroad Siew. The material is on the ground and the programme for any night will be a good one. A large attendance is hoped for.
Metacbist Church Home missions schedule lists services in Poetow Forbes and Guuminginiund with afternoon and evening times. Featured attendees include Ke Lawley and other players. a public lecture follows the service with a guest speaker.
Fragmented report notes a weighing event with bulls and sheep, comparing fat measurements and weights. Details include roughly 100 guvases for fat, about 60 for another item, and a total weight around 216. Shares of earnings are hinted at among named individuals.
A fragmentary report discusses weather prospects around April, noting variable conditions across New South Wales and parts of Queensland. It mentions Mr George McKelvey and a political representative, with references to land values, ups and downs in rainfall, and warnings of drier periods ahead.
Winter the Anepices of the National Association of BW hold a meeting for ladies and gentlemen, with Neville Howe mentioned. Proceedings list patrons Milton, Gertio g, and Thorman, and a room at Arta on Thursday for a government-related event. Berry-Arnett is the occupant, with Mrs Garnaly as secretary.
In the legislative assembly Mr Flannery pressed for fir the minister on Agriculture to carry on current RuralLadies Board work via a government aim. Captain Chattey noted negotiations between Agriculture and Rural Bank to shift control of the Rural Industries Board to the bank, with no final decision yet made and remaining issues being addressed by the Rural Industries Board.
Silent era note: Wet Gold is billed as a sensational photo play at the Strand Theatre tomorrow night. It promises daring adventures set from the Arctic to the South Atlantic with peril and dramatic dives ending in death grips. Also shows The Bogame and other attractions plus Coming Saturday: Three Live Ghosts.
A mix of local notables and officials from Forbes and surrounding districts are noted in attendance and commentary on society and charity events. Prominent names include Sir Samuel Hyrdern and George Masyath, with references to the Orange Jockey Club and local business figures. The piece also mentions recent accidents, hospital updates, and ongoing community projects.
Waetore Alp W and Arthur Houtawain faced indecent language charges before Dr Helm with guilty pleas noted. Cases include 10/ and 8/- court costs for waving a motor card, a separate guilty plea over an alleged assault near a football match, and testimonies from Mey Smith and Cohen Moloney. The proceedings also reference a witness statement about a windbag insult and a reformatory outcome for Ryan.
A garbled OCR style passage references a court case with names like John Dirnta and a defendant. It mentions a witness, testimony about justification or restatement, and a monetary order of £1 1s 0d. Details are unclear due to significant text corruption.
A large national funeral procession drew thousands from all walks of life to Waterville, as leaders and citizens gathered to honor the funeral of a prominent national figure. The cortege moved through the city as security and officials provided marching honors and speakers paid tribute to the deceased leader.
A Sydney telegraphic summary reports on union controversies and government reforms. It notes the Electrica Trades Union president casting doubt on a move to bolster unity, while other union leaders criticize political entanglements and labor wage policies. The piece mentions the Public Service Association seeking arbitration exemptions, education debates on temperance lectures, and broad constitutional reform including marriage, bankruptcy, and wartime memorials. It highlights parliamentary actions, potential education changes, and the push to standardize laws across the Commonwealth.
Fragmentary notice describes Grenfell show and races with unclear details about attendees and schedule. It mentions Thursday and Friday events and a trip, but specifics and proper nouns are garbled. The readable parts suggest a local community event with racing and a visit by outsiders.
A suspect remanded to Borbea after a warrant for theft at £46 and a fail to attend were noted. The case, linked to Mawoo and Mawon Wau Fomattd, saw magistrates adjourn on a bail and show cause hearing. Police described incidents at Hathnest rail station and the lockup, with remarks about expectations and prior charges.
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