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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
4
Preparations for the Btate Savings Bank opening on December 15 amid amalgamation plans. The migration will consolidate old bank accounts and services, with anticipated simplifications in transfers and account access.
A chaotic OCR passage describes a special sale of Forbes stock with references to TeV Loh boo Vee henat and Wonk & Produce Co. It notes bidders and vendors, mentions Weldon quality stock, and states the stock was disposed of at an auction with sales to follow at Porches on Tosser.
A Forbes letter argues a solid reform bloc emerges in Western Movement politics. Voter distrust grows as expenditures fund public works while parties seek power, risking debt and bribery. The piece calls for a Western-led, protective, stable government with productive public investment.
A fragmentary narrative centers on Albert aged seven on the track and his brother, detailing their travels, labor, and aging under strain. The text shifts through scattered lines about family, work, and a world of meaning in simple words, reflecting a rural or memoir-like reminiscence.
Weather setbacks delay harvest as rain slows field work. Reported crop yields show color loss and incomplete ripening with grain quality down. Prices hover around 2/73, and many farmers plan small parcel sales for urgent needs.
Goolagong wins the Resch Cup in a Parkes match while Canowindra, led by Gowling and others, suffer a defeat. The report lists players and scores with various names, teams, and lineups, noting a Sunday match where Parkes faces Goolagong for the cup and Reedy Creek meets the Strotlers in a second Hustoesa Sibel contest.
Forbes Public School announces the transfer of Yas Public School headmaster Mr Dixon M B Ec to Forbes replacing Mr A Gilbert who moves to Lithgow. The new Forbes head will assume duties on February 2, 1932. he is a noted golf enthusiast and bridge player.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Wednesday event at a gate or port where workers are engaged in tasks. The readable items suggest a busy scene with people involved, but essential names, places, and actions are missing to form a full report. The text shows garbled phrases and partial words with no clear outcome.
A Sacred Concert is announced for Sunday night at 6 45 in the Town Hall. A procratminne featuring hora l and choral parts by the Forties Orpheus Club members will be presented. Soloists will perform and admission is by silver coin. Proceeds go to the municipal fund.
The Brisban e wool sale saw Winehcombe Carson Ltd lead the sale, with a peer led follow up on Monday. A decent average selection and general competition characterized bidding, with JW2 diamond noted and prices commonly ruling during the week.
The market report covers Monday yard prices for cattle sheep and hogs with bids and sales noted. Prices range for beef veal lamb and hides with figures for prime and good quality stock including steers cows and sows, plus averages and seller quotes from ERD and local dealers.
A special meeting at the Presbyterian Hall last Monday night established the Fork Orpheus Club as a musical organization. A committee was named to draft its constitution for submission at the next meeting and officers were appointed including secretary treasurer and collection.
A fragmented report accuses candidate Norton and the Communist Party of orchestrating attacks and political intimidation. The text references diverse political actors and phrases about elections and allegations, with unclear specifics and many transcription errors.
A fragmented critique warns against self styled experts in engineering and manufacturing. The text mocks pretenders who claim broad knowledge while lacking hands on skill and cites the need for real engineers, manufacturers, or the RMA to verify claims.
A distressed medical advertisement touts VACULOID as a cure for internal and external piles. It claims Dr JB Leonluerdt discovered a real internal remedy and promises fast relief, with a money back offer. The price is said to be available through Koaplan's Pharmacy in Forbes.
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