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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1926
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text reports various local names and events including Tottenham figures, school funds, and social happenings. It mentions injuries and unclear incidents with references to Mayle, Bremen, and Selina, alongside scattered remarks about holidays and duties.
The Grenfell column lists community notes including resignations and staff changes at a local post, details of bowling and pool results, and mentions of residents such as Mrs. Forbes and Mr. O’Maley. It records a death at age 78 and references church activities, school and parish updates, and upcoming community events.
Cornwell's Malt Extract promises to boost digestive health and overall well being. It claims to increase the value of other foods and can be eaten with bread toast biscuits or porridge or taken by itself after meals. The product targets both adults and children as a daily tonic.
A wedding took place Saturday morning at Parkes. Miss Maud Howard wed Mr. Lionel Jones of Kent in a ceremony described as charming. The bride wore a white gown embroidered with tulle and Sage, attended by bridesmaids in white, with cheerful decor for the event. The couple then motored to Varanuibilly Caves for their honeymoon, and the bride’s brother and the groom’s family were present. The groom served in the war with Canadian troops and returned recently from Australia.
A local report notes a fox pest affecting property around Orange and Ulverdale, with Mr Unger reporting three foxes shot on Saturday and another four on Sunday. The birds are described as destructive to fruit gardens and are common in the district during this period.
A man named Lawrence Feeney was arrested on a warrant in Soring MN near Blayney and charged at Parkes Police Court with presenting forged cheques. William Michael Palmer faced similar charges in Parkes with intent to defraud. Feeney requested remand to December, which was granted by Justice J.B. Arsuvest who presided at the hearing.
A rural fire near Nelungaloo damaged crops and grain bags while a quick response by more than 100 locals and neighboring farmers prevented wider loss. The blaze, not insured, was fought with assistance by telephone reports and local volunteers, drawing praise for neighborly action.
The readable fragments discuss intoxicating substances, including references to wines, tinctures, and plant extracts. The text hints at legal or regulatory language and mentions a town center, waterways, and caral district, with unclear names and dates.
The Brm has visited the town regularly for thirty years, maintaining steady community ties and recurring presence in local events and daily life.
Local items from Eugowra report on Mrs. C Birrines visiting Orange for cooler climate, Nash in Sydney, and plans to return with a Pontiac. Also mentions Dryer’s return to Kir Egara, Father Ring’s transfer to Cowra, and Thorncroft’s recovery. Harvest news notes good yields with standout crops and farm updates.
Arthur Ashcroft serves as focal agent for Royal Insurance Co handling a phone inquires and application process. Fox 10 Lata is noted in association with the contact efforts.
Paveety and Goule forwarded a nil delivery note shown as ATRIAL SOLICITED and mentions phone 236. Details about the delivery location or recipient are not provided beyond this sparse reference.
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