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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
8
An OCR damaged fragment hints at an upcoming Mol GeITH event with shops and prices. Mentions Geddes and Shops, Buckland, Lithgow, and a Morning window display. It references quality items and chocolate, but details are unclear.
A fragmentary report notes a nine bun challenge event featuring male competitors with a standout display by an Orange runner. Details on place, time, or additional participants are unclear from the readable text.
Review notes on the production and cast of The Witness for the Defence. Mentions actors Willy Burks, Billie, Ethel Clayton, Charlee Ray, and Jay, with expectations for the Paramount plot and a Sunday night presentation. Describes a dreamlike sequence and a love intrigue plot amid a larger program including Hay Foot Shrah Foot.
A Victorian era probate notice names executors Garnbay and WNT and calls creditors to file claims by January deadline. It records debts and assets, states executors must administer estate, and asks all claimants to present details to the court before the specified date.
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered items from a county adverts page with unclear dates amounts and listings. Details are unreadable but indicate typical county notices and commercial classifieds among other brief items.
A WWII era note reports Iveta Thompson seeking help to locate friend Joby Thombwon who left Sydney for Australia about a year ago. He was a sheep owner and last seen in Sydney. Any information on his whereabouts would be appreciated.
The Pophew Pastures Protection Rownd notes well supplied routes but rabbit breeding and ailments affect stock. Infested areas show worse damage with dense grass and debris blocking burrows. Owners remain busy enacting control efforts and enclosure measures. Rabbits and a rock variety increase in the hills.
Two sons of Mr and Mrs Shalt from Mores, former St Slanialuds College pupils, excel in exams. M. dy Syaith joins F.C. Nicholsom in a solicitor partnership after admission to the Supreme Court of Queensland. Thomas Smith passes war exam for the Pharmaceutical Society and gains higher credentials. both are under 24.
A garbled account describes a stray dog named Towser linked to Nellip, following a curious trail through a town to a hotel on Rankin Street. A prisoner, a flogging incident, and a burglary probe surface amid fragmented reports, with a motorbike rescue and a trial looming as investigators press forward.
General Meeting of Members of the Wares Selo of Arts will be held in the Institute on 20th Daowmaker 1920 at 8 oclock to receive the trustees report. Aples, Esq. is to be present as Trustee at the School of Arts, with ARSSRY, Secretary.
Auction notice for Condobolin Trucking Yards with sale beginning at 2 pm on Wednesday December 15 1920. Goods listed include cattle and horses with ages and descriptions, plus terms and bidding details. Engraved names appear but some text is garbled. bid process to settle by public auction at the yard.
An absolute unreserved sale conducted at the Corporation Yards Bathurst on Tuesday 14 December at 2 PM. Details include 9836 Merino sheep with 1,736 Merino wethers and 1,050 Merino ewes, aged 27 months to 15 months, in various breeding and station lines. Goods described as high wool quality, all to be sold without reserve to the highest bidders. Cash terms, with generous buyer attendance and possible truck access on short notice.
Commonwealth of Australia notice from E H W Taylor and Co Bathurst detailing an auction action and related official advertising. The fragment confirms the firm name and location.
Notification concerns aliens residing in Australia required to register during January or February 1921. Parents guardians or others responsible for listed individuals must ensure registration within a year ending December 1924. Penalty up to £40 for noncompliance. registration centers and routes noted.
An auction notice from December 21 1920 lists Bedford Taylor Web Ltd as auctioneers with Cardtall drovers in attendance in Orange. The fragment notes an event date and the firms involved in the sale proceedings.
The Sealy of Carriers adopted rates at the Town Hall in Forbes on a Saturday in November 1920 for wheat, chaff, and general carting. Rates include 8 per ton for wheat under 0 miles with surcharges by distance, 1/3 per ton per mile over 10 miles, and additional fees for loading, waiting days, demurrage, and bag return.
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