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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1918
Page
2
The entry notes Tradesimon's accounts including auditing and general accountancy work. The text references the business of station and farm accounts and monthly rendering of entries. It mentions Th eomie Tax Roturma prepared as part of the accounting tasks.
In a local docket a dispute involving J P Cashman Lumber and Rentn and Debte Cottacted was listed with landowners and public notices. The fragmentary text references rent collection and debt actions, with attendees noted as part of the proceedings.
Advertisements to be placed in The Forbes Advocate appear with weekly and biweekly inserts. Subscription rates are listed as quarterly and annual options, with prices in advance, reflecting the colonial era press terms and local country press association guidelines.
A large sale notice announces a clearing sale by Sifserm Wheatley and Martel on December and Saturday. It lists instructions from Si So MT Telford and mentions wares tied to a house furniture liquidation with a sale by Faabe Hie. The notice communicates terms and times for buyers to attend.
The Convent Garden Fete opens this evening and will continue until Friday. A tone reminder indicates events run through the week with ongoing activities and attractions for attendees.
A community program titled Returned Soldiers and Sailors Benefit League will host a theater night on Thursday evening, December 1, to raise funds. Proceeds benefit the local veterans and their families through the league.
Scant readable text links a bush tragedy to a man named Denney and another figure, with reference to sugar currency and a missing page. Evidence appears scattered across sections, making full context unclear.
Senator Pearce warns that hundreds of letters to troops and ALE members have not been delivered. Authorities urge swift action as demobilisation is expected soon, and readers are urged to write promptly to ensure messages reach service members.
Fragmentary weather note from Forbes describes unpleasant conditions with gusty winds and rain. The garbled text mentions a late afternoon shower and rising water in Forbes, with references to local figures and a museum-like display, indicating a disrupted day and lingering dampness.
An odd discovery near Gui Dugeln ridge on Byuduy reveals a damaged trunk with a broken bellows and a damp attache. The peculiar scene includes two wooden joints and an oil-soaked chest, hinting at a long-forgotten cache. Locals speculate on its origin and purpose.
Fragmented record shows references to Green & Co, Torben, Forbes Advocate, and various names, places, and events. The readable material includes auction notices, soldiers, and local figures, but the passage is heavily garbled with misspellings and incomplete phrases.
The latest telegraphic bulletin reports the city elections resulting in a Labor Party win with thirteen votes, Civic Movement eleven, and Independents two. Lord Mayor Me R. B. Menger loses after topping Flindyra Ward, Labour expected to control the council, while Watt gains support from London figures. The piece also notes debates on repatriation, industrial arbitration amendments, and a large fire at a Christchhurch site with damages around £102,000.
A chaotic World War I dispatch notes Royals returning toward Belgium and front lines. American and Belgian troops move near Liege and La Chappelle while German authorities push westward. Reuter cites upheaval in Europe with a Soviet rapprochement discussion and reports on violence in Lviv amid disorder.
Racing card fragment lists Mandicap and Handicap events with horses such as Red wood Ally Hoy Rocky Poods and Starlight. Includes yardages from 2 to 100 yards and various names like Glen May Cigar Forbe F C Mandicay Antigua and Nairobi style scrateh references.
Obscure names and phrases outline a wartime memorial section noting Private Harry Taylor of Woodhine and other local service members who died in Germany or related campaigns. The text lists family connections, unit references, and a postwar notice about pension or settlement actions linked to veterans’ service and a local factory or employer involvement.
The dispatches sketch a chaotic wartime picture with mentions of Hugues report, militia activity, a temple coup attempt, German propaganda, deposed Soviets, and Allied moves. Readers see references to Paris, Berlin, London, and Washington amid sweeping claims of counter-revolutions and troop movements.
The Metropolitan District Court heard a contempt matter involving Judge Docker after a student paper at the University of Sydney accused him of partial conduct. The trial focused on public welfare and due process with mixed opinions on the judge’s actions and the ramifications for judicial integrity.
A lengthy report outlines a farmers meeting where Allen appointed sur-counsel and the committee discusses the 8 percent levy on hail service. The document notes the secrecy and drafting of temporary measures, naming local officials, venues, and dates including November. The narrative references Yumeena and Gynerat figures and describes preparations for farm deliveries and post office roles.
A garbled report details growing concern over rabbits harming crops and livelihood in Western regions. At a conference, Haeden settler issues and village resistance are discussed, with proposals for protection boards and government action to curb rabbit incursions and safeguard farm income.
A chaotic court session features testimony about property transfers and alleged wrongdoing. Lawyers, judges, and witnesses including Mr. Mellon, Mr. Broderich, and Mr. Viner present complex arguments on indictments, fiduciary duties, and unsettled ownership while the board convenes under a writ filed for a seizure order and related motions.
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