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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1921
Page
2
A stray dog and farm related notices are posted. Items list rewards for return, farm labor, plowing and general work opportunities. Sale at Leeblow Arcade details poultry and other items with auction to start at 4 p.m. Christmas poultry season advertised by J T Woods Auctioneer.
Arthur informs the public that she intends to carry on the saddlery business of her late husband with the same management and workers. The notice signals the continuation of operations under the widow’s ownership and personnel.
A special meeting of the local municipal council addressed youth aid and school funding. Mayor Mawkins discussed proposed actions as council members weighed options and potential impacts on community programs and budgets.
A large timber haul of nearly 10 000 tons arrived drawn by sighted horse teams under supervision of A Williams. The council discussed reducing rates, proposed an agricultural high school site near Johnsons Fat and river adjacents, and approved offering part of Rolontenl Gardens for agricultural land use, amid debates over local land and schooling plans.
The program lists Felix O'Day directed by Warner, adapted from P Hughson’s novel, showing in New York with themes of ruin and love. Also planned are The Dream Cheater, a mystery romance, and Holy Smoke, a light comedy. Paramount special Two Women Live opens Saturday.
The Shamber of Commerce held a meeting in the cotinel chambers to fill the position of secretary. Mr RB Hawking retired. Mr CT Broderick chaired with Pacey Nicolae Baasett M Dunn and the secretary present. Two applicants, D. J Murphy and O. F C Ledex, were considered with Murphy authorized to attend to cheques alongside the treasurer after reviewing accounts.
The fragmentary text references a grain purchase and price quotes for inn supply, tender invites for fruit and drink stand at a cricket ground during a season, and a 1920 memorial note for Julia White from Edward and Kath White. messy handwriting includes names, locations, and dates with unclear context.
Fort Forbes December 12 1951 notice states that the writer has withdrawn from any future sizzling boating contests and denies any relation with the Dilan Picture Theatres or the wiring of the Star Owen Lair Theatre. This is an official public notice from Gt. CnoRA Forbes.
Fragments describe a town troubling Friday evening events with mysterious acts and a hypnotic influence. Mention of Mr Giles and Dr Jughew’s drapery establishment appears amid accusations and public curiosity about a local crime or scandal.
A fragmented OCR item mentions funds totaling £44000, symbols and names, and references to offices and agents. The readable parts indicate an association or society report on financial matters, with travelling agents and organizational notes. Specific names and places are garbled, but the core fact concerns funds and office administration.
A heated municipal meeting Friday discussed the war trophy unveiling in Batu Park and its display. Aldermen Twogood and Paltoreon moved to relocate the trophy to Batu Park, while Keane and Campbell proposed Victoria Park as the exhibit site, but no final action was taken.
A packed Forbes hospital area hosted a boxing night featuring Leandre Werz and Frame in a closely fought main bout. The crowd roared as Skinner and Frame exchanged hard leather, with referees and officials guiding a lengthy, dramatic program that also included lively preliminaries and a strong local turnout from Forbes residents.
Ald Thomson moved to keep the valley by water over the Worbes lagoon as a sanctuary. The harbor has frightened off wild ducks previously reported by the Advocate. Citizens complain wounded birds are left in the water and hope for safer conditions.
Fire fronts rage across the district for several days as Hah Bros and Jorma suffer extensive crop losses. Mr Jack Rutis faces torture claims while Behl loses livestock and property valued at hundreds of dollars. A Sunday blaze causes further damage and displaces residents including Watson and Blanford. Teddy Stanford seeks aid for the baypilal, with 100 sheep burned and more animals threatened as crowds gather at the scene.
The municipal council discussed extra holidays for bankers beyond the Christmas and New Year closures. An application proposed closing on Saturday December 24 and Wednesday December 18. Aldermen Keane and Dtuhephy supported the motion, which was referred to a vote.
The Texelwrs Fund and St Andrews Presbyterian Sunday School held a children’s bazaar. £45 was raised, £20 returned, and net receipts reached £80 for hospital mileage and charity work. stalls included fancy work, cakes, sweets, games, and crafts.
Forbes aldermen head a fund with a £10 16s donation for Mr Berwns long service while Mr Wille, town caretaker, endures strain from illness and holiday. Major Weavers and Alderman Hawkils fly Parkes in a plane, returning in 23 minutes, as town officials visit. Mrs Sandegron returns from Sydney after surgery, and praise is given to local health efforts amid district political notes.
Forbes Picnic Race Club convened its annual gathering at Vandervallery Hotel. C B Machhillumy presided as president with VPs W F Btitt and J Strickland, treasurer M R Dowkins, and committee members R Mollon and others. Twenty-one members elected to the Attocn natian committee. ballot set for 23rd instant. May events proposed for two May meetings, with a one day meet at Porhes racecourse on the first Tuesday and Wednesday of the month and a Thursday and Friday program. A recommendation to add a maldeux class for riders who have never won mane was approved.
A quirky postwar notice advertises a Christmas merchandise mock sale in Muclarnd. It mentions reasonable prices and urges prompt ordering to avoid delays while hinting at a satire of consumer culture.
Major Weavers and aides arrive at Forbes by air to discuss West district expansion with local officials led by Mayor Flasewina. The delegation, including Messrs Niland and Gairy, outline aims to anchor a large real estate venture tied to plantation and investment prospects amid regional modernization efforts.
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