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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 30, 1921
Page
2
An invitation issued for applicants to apply to a brokerage named BROKER at 9 0 Forbes Advocate for a position described as Advocate. The notice lists eligibility and submission instructions in a terse bureaucratic style.
Bert Competi and rivals entered a wheat crop contest within 36 miles of Forbes. Silver Cup valued £10 10s, second prize a trophy worth £44 0s. Entry fee 10s 8d. Applications due October 1st 1924 to B A Austen, Secretary.
Fragmentary OCR shows a reward offer linked to a man named Manone mnit Farbes, with references to a Studebaker car headlight rim and frosted glass. Details include an address near Forbes Hotel and a request for information leading to a reward delivery. The exact names and places are partially garbled.
Roll of Honor lists James Bradfield Tukey known as Bark who died in camp on August 20, 1916. The notice thanks Mrs J Tuohey and families including Workes and Bourne for supporting the bereaved, and expresses wishes for peace among loved ones far away.
Obituary note records the passing of Albert Prodi Fleke, husband of Catherine Hoyde, at his residence on August 22. Survived by children Nellie Minole Katie Harol Little Arcite Heya N. Services and fuller details follow local customs in Pare Meyie.
Fragmentary note reports a plan to save teen tendered to Miss Adm Kory Iq te Stand Phewter. Original events unclear as handwriting obscures names and places, but indicates a postponement or rearrangement for a town event. The garbled text references a Danulog from all 2 and a pending gathering in the town.
Brindingabba cattle show scheduled for Wednesday next, August, at Oruagh. Event features shorthorns and four thousand head estimated in show grounds, with entrants including Mrindingabba’s enterprise leading entries.
Trustees of Lin Forbes Mathu list plans to construct a kindergarten hall appended to the church building. The plan includes a suite for future expansion and is advertised in this issue.
Report lists shooters from multiple teams including Lautind uy, Purves, Kugowen, and Patterson. Practice covered 600 yard and 1000 yard drills. wind conditions varied, with live-fire sessions and several timed runs.
Local police report a shortage with Sergeant Hanneyte and Sergeant siden ipallll absent. No replacements yet for Constables Kiyua and Charieton after evacuations. Constable Loe alla reassigned to County Chamberlain at Forbon, while Chamberlain’s replacement remains unsettled after a notice to resign.
The record describes Thoms Gootasons before Mr WP Brita JP at Furhon Court on a Saturday charged with drunkenness and using indecent language. M Ghemnon stated the aggression was directed at the protest train, with Goolagong pleading guilty on both counts and receiving fines of seven pounds for the first offense and four pounds for language, to be paid monthly.
Fragmentary notes describe a Saturday town hall gathering with a bright entertainment lineup, featuring decorations and a store appearance. Readable items mention Mabon Sint and a festive atmosphere, inviting residents to attend a community showcase.
The Supreme Court of New South Wales probate jurisdiction publishes notices that wills of BBWARLY VULGAN of Forbes and GEORGE FRANCISCO HAYES of Forbes are to be probated after publication. Executors named are AN THUR WOODS CULGAN and LAURA KATH HAYES along with WILLIAM LEGGH HAYES minor, with attorneys ROBINSON AND MEILLON acting for the petitioners.
Well known footballer Ted Motion played through a sprained ankle after a rough hit in the Forbes versus Condobolin match last Saturday. He received medical attention and aims to be back in a few days, with a doctor indicating several days more recovery before he can play again.
A Sydney linked depuration over the Eugowra railway reveals disputes over railway works costs and management. The premiership notes £117,000 for the time, £106,000 paid to the chief commissioner, with £295,000 already spent and £50,000 more discussed. Evidence shows timber supplies for railway sleepers in Lindistrfor.
Air Ae PrumpuToys, postUAULER Ay Fortes for the Raathire gones, hin ass promoted to Athury. MP dB Noonan and Temorn Kam promoted to Fores, Mee Rowley of Parkes appointed to Nowral. Carolyn Boga Hurmily Condobojia given apportionment to Furken. T Roune tain, formerly at Porbes, promoted without removal at Waverley.
Arthur Battye of Forbes discussed a weight guessing event with Wally Hammond when T Strickland invited them to buy tickets. Battye promised to divide any prize winnings, and the pair reportedly scored first place.
An irregular report describes a Saturday gathering at Porhwa Ny with a run event and a late member of Te Tocaleich. Participants include Ror, Mather O'Brien, Mossex Seymour, Wradwiaw, and M'Leod while opponents listed include W. 71 Ayrnom and Btingon.
Fragmented OCR text mentions figures and events with many garbled words. It suggests a local sports or entertainment note including names like Captain Lom Jenvon Canine for Gren To and Hillely. The readable parts imply a weekend return or appearance, with unclear context and multiple misreads.
War era motor cycles grow in popularity with affordable models and imported makes. Wily Han Brom Ltd lists complete parts and prices, plus second hand options. agents for Dowels and Grintah builds and Australian imports including Ekeotslor wuts cycle.
Fragmentary notes describe Mr dD Cannan and T Robie at a North Wil depot for wine related matters. References to wine terminology, sheep prices, and buyers like Strickland Bunduburea and Caron Ltd appear in terse, garbled passages with inconsistent figures and names.
Local columns list residents and visitors at the Hobt Rice residence in Wandon, report on many Ford County figures including J. J. Newwil and Aly Squr Wis, note Ales Th Squire departing, mention Mr Castello retirement after forty years, and record influenza and hospital crowding as well as parish clergy movements and a wedding plan at the town hall.
In Forbes Court this morning, voters Mr Helm P.M. Williams and Hodgetts pleaded guilty to driving a motor vehicle without a valid driver's license and to driving an unregistered motor car. The defendants claimed the car was a makeshift motor cycle with a motor cycle on top, not a genuine motor car. The court noted the car lacked proper registration and the matter involved driving to a location six miles beyond town with limited road access.
New South Wales results show Murray topping the district and securing the Forbes seat after a long political career. The former state parliament member for Dubbo Wellington and Murrumbidgee regions previously served as government representative on the Wheat Board and built substantial property holdings.
A Forbes Gun Club shoot on a windy May Saturday drew strong effort from shooters. Martin of Younus led with a top score, while Monarch Annson, W Brian, and A J Hell aided. Newell, Marlin, M'Cormuc, Shepherd, Brin shared £3, with Cabot and Anderon taking other pot money.
A fragmented report covers a match between A Howwall and H E M Cormack with a side wager of £60 and mentions J Marit promoting a show at Forbes Hall. It notes several shooters, a West barrel event, and a private youth displaying talent, with chatter about a big show at Forbes and a forthcoming annual show on 26th November.
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