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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 31, 1920
Page
2
Wednesday next at 2 30 Purner Keane give notice of sale by public auction at Braibie over Wood's Crossing of the full household furnishings stock including kitchen ware and cooking utensils with lutter and corn cracker. Sale at 2 9 sharp.
A garbled note seeks a boy for Tara work amid a light breeze and daily tasks. The writing hints at a local office setting and mentions a tentative preference for a soft approach. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
The report notes a community gathering in Forben district discussing stock feed loans, property policies, and drought relief. Attendees include Morera Turner and Keone, with details of weekly parish meetings and upcoming sales of cattle and poultry.
Notice states that supplementary lists are prepared for persons not enrolled who appear to meet qualifications for enrolment. Changes of name marriage absence and other qualification changes will be examined. Deadline and schedule given for town matters and court timing in September. provisions include declaration proof and Windsor or similar authority.
A pigeon shooting event held Saturday morning by the Borer Gun Club drew several waterfowlers. Birds were released and counts noted by a panel including J. J. Sewell B. Beulah A Howell and D Whit Walter E MDOT and Millen. Clouds of smoke marked the lively shoot as birds fled in groups.
A fragmented report describes a moqeer fair in Melbourne's Indies oF Torn ari Bold AW, with operations led by Laveblin afi Templar Stes0t. Highlights include fundraising stalls, entertainment with AC and Beeshe Barrisent, and a plan to support Forbn Hospital.
An article fragment recalls historical wheat markets and flour trade from 1801 to 1802. It mentions Cowen and a donation by Movera WW Shievingion, plus a windittone event with ranges and shooting noted in a local setting.
At a Wednesday show smoke concert Mr P M Nature spoke for the Porge Loan and noted a district collector donated £50. A wallet theft occurred when a purse was picked from Mr Henry at Porhis lant. The thief failed to reveal the crime, and the artist did not sense any theft clues.
Insurance notices show Moways and Fo Ratt and Co as agents for Standard Insurance. Boundary extension for Forbes Municipality to affect insurance rates takes effect from September. Details reference former alderman George Bansett and a fire accident involving a Waco wall peg incident and a petrol alert. A £1000 award is mentioned in connection with the fire incident and related materials.
Fragmented ad text describes a stock sale offering about 1,000 head of cattle and other livestock in a district. Mentions names like Briton, Taylor, Worley, and Gold In Loiy with corporate buyers present. Aimed at restocking and advertising a yearly sale event in November.
A strange golf incident near Madre Pannory and Isiitvon drew crowd attention as the Mayer described a grim accident. A bird plumed Koneronivey Aytrored caused injury to a groin, dying shortly after. Earlier, a golfer at Mianly faced a fatal mishap amid unclear details.
The match ended in a 1 0 loss for the Condo side as heat and misreads marred play. Despite the setback, the team showed sport and drive, with Coach Coady praising the players for effort and potential for future Cup ties.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a butcher and shop near a store, a cricket rule clarification at Primory's Hotel on Monday night, Methunselah five year chores, and various disjointed phrases about water, a person named Berg, and goods. The readable items are scattered and largely nonsensical.
An OCR damaged page reports multiple local items including deaths, marriages, residents visiting relatives, school moves, and sports mentions. Names such as Mr M Brown and Mr Fy Tvors appear with vague relationships, plus scattered notes on church events and school arrangements.
A garbled report from Forbes P.P. Board reveals a football breach notice affecting Green Vale and Eulong teams. The document lists officials including JOUN HeNOAKLA Lemp and SOFRED WARKES with unclear roles. Postal ballots and delivery dates appear referenced but unreadable in the fragment.
A garbled letter discusses a local committee and charity efforts amid hospital visits, drought worries, and funding appeals. It mentions a meeting of public welfare supporters at a social venue, with references to donations, religious affiliations, and local shop support for essential supplies.
The Department intends to conduct six swimming schools in the Christmas holiday period at Toronto with conditions to fit. The plan aims to give all children a chance to enroll through committees and the Department. Special trained teachers will be appointed for supervision and safety. enrolment limits include age groups and fare structures.
Telegraphic dispatches describe an injunction sought to restrain stake payments amid a complex restitution dispute. Mentions of Melbourne, Sydney, and a federal government stance surface alongside notes on prosecutions, industrial tensions, and a recall of officials. The report also covers a fatal incident in Geo Hong and a political shift toward appointing a new parliament leader.
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