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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
2
Wanted help a married man seeks work on a wheat farm. Offers twenty years in all branches of farming including forming. Preference for landowner to Ang pent. Apply by letter to FARMER 0 SDE Emirke Street, Melbourne, Vie torte.
On Thursday December 18 1624 excursion tickets at special fares for first and second class travel Forbes to Sydney and intermediate stations will be issued at Forbes railway station with a coupon attached for return travel. Tickets usable for return within 42 days exclusive of the travel date and return by the listed trains only. coupons valid at the named station or an intermediate station. Handbills with full details are obtainable from Station Masters. MORRIS, Secretary.
A meeting of the Forbes Abit to be held in the Council Chamber Concord at 1 pm will deal with pre selection for the Banate elections and other business.
A fragmented 19th century style piece discusses travel knowledge and a policy on debts. It mentions a driver and a Buick, a hire business, and a Sunday prime offers a sum for written proof of a claim. The text remains unclear on names, dates, and concrete actions.
A damaged OCR item discusses a blockage in gas pipes causing delays and lost time. It notes coke fragments traveled through the lines, obstructing service and pushing a scheduled event to Friday. The fragment mentions a valve, carbon, and a persistent obstruction impacting operations.
Sitten by snake. The Mret cans of anake bite In the Bimbi district for wevermt years wan recorded a few days cap. Suck Hel- Jumy, p lad of tan years of age, was bitten on the side of the shin. Laickly he ran home, on Mr. Charles Napier, who happaca to be near Immsu lately snared the wound, but hag? a dieuley in getting the tod 'ip Bow. When he was suge snnfitns rubbed Candy' oryatale into the ute, and hurried the boy to Dr. Tare feton, of Guendinta. The prompt actiog of Mr. Napier saved the boy's ife, and he is now quite recovered.
Local event offers free open air circus with kite demonstrations and a short program. A large crowd attended the earlier performances as weather and winds affected the acts. More nights of shows are planned with a varied lineup for the public.
The meeting of the Forbes PA and E association, exiled for Saturday, was adjourned until next Saturday. Present were Mr. G. D. Bannett as president and other members including A.J. Magher, L. Clemens, O. Thorn ton, PH. T. Bannett, H. Sweeney, T. Loxell, Muno, J. Durty, J. Stawnthorne, J. Breeney, F. Molloy and A. Nivotan. Abdomine were received from Manse, B. B. Elliott and 0, 2. Gyeck. The business next meeting will address show matters for the year.
An Australian made goods promotion showcases cotton towels displayed by Maes, John Meagher and Co in Laghton Street windows. The exhibit argues Australian foods can be equal or superior to imported items and aims to persuade Australians to prefer domestic production.
A garbled item lists names Daroo balate Redhead Grewitn Gareue and Wiertw connected to a Forbes Agency entry. The fragment suggests a parket rate and fay storage context but lacks clear actions or dates.
Fragmentary text discusses early 19th century adverts and readers prospects for believable ads. Mentions Mr Tolpy and a distributor figure, reflecting marketing practices and reader skepticism in 1824. References to debt, obligations, and advertising tone illustrate era’s commerce norms and community expectations.
Fragmentary report notes a crop competition at Trend Park with 340 points and a top score by Mallet Bron. Mentions 22 entries and other uncertain placements including rare, bone, and a 146 point honor. Reading is incomplete and entities are unclear.
Readers are advised to follow this serialized novel continuing Friday. The copyedited work, published by Cue sell and Co. Ltd, promises an engaging story with a dramatic opening chapter and a complex tale for fans of romantic fiction.
The town council discusses electric light plans amid a referendum and proposed trolley service shifts. Residents await details on costs and timing as community leaders weigh the ceremonial switch and infrastructure funding.
Public Works Committee tabled a report recommending a railway from Cannwindale to Creera with cost estimate £316,198. The document notes exceptional novelty and suggests the route from Gorlagone to Wirvinym, with opinions mixed about feasibility and scope. The committee hints that the plan may require broader surveys and evaluation before final approval.
A distorted report describes a week in which a vehicle traversed near a line of posts and hoppers. The driver faced slow progress with a half mile distance to cover and incidents of debris on rails. Fortunate the damage from yeast-like post events was minimal.
A fierce dust storm struck Forbes and surrounding areas in the afternoon, tearing roofs, uprooting structures, and causing widespread damage. Reports note collapsed walls, damaged crops, and injuries near BrudeBakivr with extensive debris and disrupted travel along the railway corridor.
A local public meeting on the Forbes Soldiers Memorial will feature Lavsh Poetwe War Mfel and Sam Hight's rubite ment. Attendees will discuss the memorial’s funding and public involvement as plans advance.
A garbled Forbes page notes departures and visits by local residents. Jack Thignay plans a Sydney trip for about three weeks with Pat Cumnah and family, while Pat and Mrs Cumek with relatives prepare for a stay in Sydney. Other Forbes figures, including Mr Kennedy of Calley Window and Dr Weaver, are mentioned in routine notices about travel, weddings, and medical publication references.
A fragmented notice reports the funeral of a 40 year old man, with details of survivors and the burial at the Church of Aeland cemetery in Rideerabong. The message mentions a widow and mourners, with limited readable names and a scheduled service in the afternoon.
The listing shows a long catalog of horses and owners for the Wanitoyns Pro file Htucus on Josey 1. Numerous entries name horses, owners, and assorted details, reflecting a crowded field of bay geldings mares and stallions with varied lineages and registrations.
A jumble of ad copy details fall over each other listing clothing and goods. Readers are invited to buy items from outfits like Auntia and Prat, McDatern, and Davis Prem while noting various prices and displays for spring merchandise and a charity drive.
A telegraphic Sydney fragment reports a discovery at a gold mine in Australia. The brief mentions a large payout and expected development by a British mining interest, noting the immediate interest from investors and officials.
Labor secures a decisive victory in Sydney's civic elections with Labor candidates winning all 15 council seats as voters reject Breakaways and Independents. The council for the next three years will feature a Labor majority and TT Reform members.
A garbled report mentions a sequence of events at a local event near Derry with collisions near Bay area and a tank moment. The text references people, delays, and minor injuries but lacks clear names or places due to OCR errors.
A. I. S. N. A. revenue authorities announced a massive penalty estimated at £19,000 following a reported disturbance near Rockhampton yesterday morning. The investigation cites Laminate Officer Tre Heshment and Willired Yoonan as key figures in the incident and ongoing enforcement actions are expected.
InQuis court records reveal Av Nancersing vow month of November when a wife faces poisoning charges. The trial centers on Meath’s family case where the offense is tied to a husband named Traynr and the alleged administration of a fatal substance.
Scant readable text records a fatal accident description with a drowning element involving a person named RoWwin Hutton. The fragment mentions a dipper and billing context but lacks clear dates or locations. Further details are unreadable in the OCR snippet.
Report from the New Staters Commission says a match in Melbourne yesterday saw England's Queenan score 18, while Queensland tallies 8 for 18. Benated Tide contributed 40 and Tyte took 4 wickets for 42.
Theatre listings reveal Daweh McLean in Man of Action at Tarorrow with The Hut Foneymbon comedy and Broadway driveins. Spotted are other shows including The Marriage Crest and a Pennys warning, plus auctions and charity events. reads like a chaotic 1920s cinema page with many actors and titles.
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