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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
9
Fragmentary listing shows wagon and tackling components for sale with prices and terms. Mentions buyers or bidders with names like DURN and Wallan, plus references to currency and quantities though text is corrupt and partially unreadable.
The Methodists hosted a Christmas fete Wednesday night with a fine crowd enjoying the program. Mr. Wt Prumfook contributed a carter golf number, Mrs. Gronafoat assisted, and J D Wout delivered an artful Kin Govthurs performance. Prizes were awarded after several competitions and the organizers extend thanks to sponsors and attendees.
A damaged notice describes the Old Aine Piatuye Theatre being demolished for a new garage. The owner, Mr Cay iard, plans to extend and modernize the front in Raykin Street. Construction will install a large room and central additions, with details incomplete due to garbled OCR.
The Parkes bench of the Tour exw' Feduresion faced Forbes on Saturday and won 1 match in the morning. The Stalters, previously undefeated, were edged by Wy AT seta BE, while Parkry won every match. Optimism remains for a stronger showing in the new year.
The Forbes Advocate reports local debate on road and drainage issues in the Forbes district. Councillors push for funding to repair the shoreline and improve connections to Portier, with residents demanding action to prevent flood damage and restore decent roads.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a fruit related event at Brockinbingal 10 Parkes near Thilehloe est. 18th with plans for house attendance and a stated presiding figure. Details are unclear and names are partially unreadable.
A damaged OCR notice announces a sheep sale at Ooullinrm on Tuesday with 30,000 sheep and a following Wednesday sale of 1000 head of cattle. The sale is supervised by W H Wheatley and Goul Dilrn, with details to be advertised in this venue.
The article notes that Qondobolin Racing Club jocky event will be held Monday January 14 with an EOE prize money. Nominations for framteity close December 14. Also mentions nga for tornteila on January 7.
Fragmented text notes a long ago decision by a chamber of commerce and a commission about reducing a station platform area with an immediate action by a local authority and remarks by a district superintendent. The readable portion hints at approval and future closings but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
The annual report for the year ended June 1 was tabled by members of the Semialitirs Assembly. It lists a total number of dates, including 1085, 6186, and 190 for various items or categories. The document notes figures such as 965 for certain items and references terms like mid-waye and floor events in a formal meeting context.
The fragmented text references a speaker named Rev A and various odds, prices, and performances. It mentions crowds, a boat, and a show with a “THek Bile” act. Specific dates appear vague, with mentions of Wednesday and Friday events and prices like £6. The overall sense is a rural or municipal notice about entertainment and bets with uncertain details.
A fragment reports hay burning incident of 80 tons on a weekly university site and a property incident on Monday. It notes a long tongue of nay and a blue gauent fire at Timoke with 60 tons affected. The hay was of good quality and worth about £3 per ton in the week, with mentions of a Mr. Cummend and a town bound R186 as not covered by insurance.
The text reports on Overlands W H Dyori and Im au ouny winner with references to money mines and a public or private sale. It mentions Fortes at a moment's notice and references new Wrath worn cycle for £469. Names like Alan, Phil, Ho'yar, Forbes, War, tal and Dougien appear in garbled form.
A garbled OCR fragment describes an unusual event at a property owned by Mr D and Nicole Champanne. Text mentions a brown sankey, a painful end, a rabbit, and a cage scene with unclear actions. Many words are nonsensical or corrupted.
The Forbes ui Digtriel Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting Wednesday due to incomplete premises details. The report is postponed to next Tuesday as officials review a letter from Neville Howse and a Postmaster General reply about the fire station purchase.
The Forbes cricket oval has been ploughed, hoed, tilled and sown with coach Art Foe preparing for play. The ground is now green and level, a big upgrade from the old surface. Mr GCL McCarney and two helpers contributed watering and weeding efforts. A rat with Witt will be jumped on Browld on daanary £ 6.
A fragmented notice from Forbes Advocate informs readers of a publication shift. It states the issue dated December 24 will be published later in the week, extending to January 6, 1925. The message reflects Christmas and New Year holiday adjustments.
In Molong and Wyong region cricket schedule, Portne Cricket Association outlines New Year fixtures. Molong and Grenfel teams are arranging matches at Forks and Forbentia, with Geo Ticker and J Kelly among players. The event includes a ground-based sale and a 10 am start.
A new homestead at Warroo combines modern architectural features with sturdy construction. Mr Mukch McMowgall of Wargo hires architect Re and builder Mr Mollix Millon to oversee the project, with a focus on robust design and durable materials for the residence and grounds.
A local Colts cricket team proposal surfaced on Forbes on Wednesday night. Key figures Mand and Timjt are linked to the event with bets 1/6 and 26 no, while Harold Moloney plans to foster youth participation. A practice match is set for South Farben wicket Saturday, aiming to boost town cricket and local rivalry.
Cricket Tage compares team salvations with the selected shore. Marc Collins Hardeley Gregory Mysley Keeway OlaReta Taylor Wendry Pousford V. Richardson A Tuchardron Adyows 113.
An event will be held Tuesday at the Presbyterian School Hall with displays and a welcome address. The camp will commence at 10 am with activities and a farewell note to be announced later.
A fragmented description notes a nocturnal event at Powell Green with dancing and festivities. The muddled text mentions monthly gatherings and a pavilion or green area as the locale, with hints of entertained crowds and a recurring celebration. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
An obscure report notes Lance Skuthorpe's truck show drawing a strong crowd with a mixed reception. The article mentions Mrs Skuthorpe and a December performance, describing audience reactions and credit to the performers.
Sunday cricket reports list umpires and players including Forbes Willis Pooney Anileveon Powter Farry Sehtom Mowre Grant Bulley Hat Pe Ticknet Tx Ruby and others. The document names Forbes and Delaney among players with a detailed batting and fielding lineup.
Mr. te W. Manning of Britney announces the formation of Woollen Mills Limited to absorb Granville Woolton Mill. The new company will be backed by £500,001, with £260,000 already offered to the public for subscription. Applicants must present at the Allen Hotel to obtain prospectuses on Thursday evening, December 17.
A garbled OCR style notice mentions a town in Victoria, a person named Len Gavin and others, with references to a tailor-made offer and a memorial sale. The text is unreadable in key parts, but implies a public or local notice about an event or sale and invites attention to a printed opportunity dated 14/11.
The text outlines social-bound incidents in Forbes including wedding and convocation plans, at times mentioning Mrs Howerd Weaver and Matron McMahon. It notes the death of Mr Thor Hurt Sper in Bathurst and lists surviving relatives in Forbes and Bathurst districts, along with upcoming medical operations and church affiliations.
A garbled theater page lists multiple film titles and stars such as Moe Allint and "Tap fer Wind" amid playful lines about photoplay and fancy terms. References to “Flapper Wived,” “The Night Meamage,” and a momentary note on 5000 in attendance hint at a busy show lineup and grand production values.
Fragmentary telegraphic note cites Richanton and Ketleway in cricket coverage. Mentions a well balanced aide and a grand promise but lacks coherent details on date, scores, or outcomes. No clear event or participants beyond obscure references.
An unclear letter from Dey Poldevim to the Herald discusses Andrews possibly being included in a list. It mentions Podsford and a final note on well balanced opinions, though details are fragmentary and its intent uncertain.
A fragmented report notes a black boats incident at Brisbane with chaotic details. Mentions Adelaid, Friday events, and unclear references to Kinounce and Waver media. No clear names or locations beyond Brisbane appear readable.
AYDNEY reports Friday that Mr AC Willin of the Coal Miners Federation urged four candidates to enter for the merit of a most Hed erite inquiry, while a Japan-led delegation arrived in ByMney with passengers complaining about the conduct of the Mausie and the Snpasens Omeura, amid racial issues.
An OCR fragment references a hospitals bill with unclear names and phrases, mentioning a secretary and a minister, and noting consent or permits. The readable items suggest legislative action on hospital policy, but the text is garbled and lacks concrete dates, places, or entities.
The Works Committee has approved the railway extension from Runny Hollow to connect the western line, with plans to open the new route by Friday. The project, costing roughly £1,000,000, aims to link Whiden and Naocwml districts and improve regional transport.
A distorted OCR note describes a large power outage affecting a trip to Mount Coast for an unspecified event. Details are unclear, but it mentions a meeting, electricity failure, and immediate response to restore power at or near the location.
Mr Lunk comments on the affair in the Amsembly last night noting the commissioner's export drew more attention. The discussion suggested a move to reappoint the Commissioners at In eyenned nai arta.
Fragmentary report from Friday detailing participants at a Braken and Buiter Cup event. Mentions names such as David and Com. Water, with scattered quotes and partial results. Reading is incomplete, but indicates competition and short results alongside several unreadable phrases.
Raglan lists a partial crew including Noble, Waghorn, Josssilye, Roberts, Grows, Dillon, Bodwer, Pope, Gear, Olded, and Gurdiner for Friday's event as notably incomplete but with several captains and players named in the lineup. The piece notes a combined event and hints at race expectations.
In Sydney on Friday morning the government faced defeat as the Railway MLE backed by MB and TL failed to carry the proposal. Bevin of the Government voiced concerns as the motion collapsed amid public debate.
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