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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
2
A garbled OCR fragment lists memorials for Reuben Scott and others, and includes several notices for sales by Reymosi & Sons Ltd and Remond & Sons Ltd. It also references church events at St John and parish notices for Advent services, with scattered dates and times and multiple business names.
A legal filing lists Holden versus Forbes in the district court with a 1937 citation. The record notes a 994 number and a reference to Welt. 18 as the reporter, with Salan Betrlsing as party.
A mangled OCR passage discusses weeks to Christmas, bikes and motorcycles. Mentions fatal crash, Rankin, Lan Hremiling readiation, and terms for purchases. References to Dowgian motor ereey and easy terms, but specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Warmer weather and municipal notes dominate this week s page with planning details on Leyland lorries for street watering and tipping body. The council debates regulations, war notes from the Great War echo, and local notices on meetings dinners and football fixtures. Public works, markets, and safety ordinances appear alongside electoral chatter and health advisories from local authorities.
At the Ji msonsong Bhirw Council meeting on Friday officials reported shire valuations and ownership changes. A deviation of the Waugan Road near Mrs Werhart's property was discussed as old road work and a proposed land transfer or subdivision were considered.
A local council meeting records notes Dr. T. Herbert and others present at the Shire Council. Widespread private hospital mentions include Crombie and Brentwood with a death reported from pneumonia. Remains are to be conveyed for interment as arrangements are listed by W. A. Lyle and associates.
A fractured council session discusses boundary re arrangement and riding divisions. Motion by Dr Grsenth proposes delaying redrawing for two years with costs to be borne by loan terms, while others warn of unequal lines and public impact. The president supports a division plan but notes voter fairness concerns and plan to revisit at next meeting.
A chaotic council session features Alderman Meagher and Mayor clashing over plans to switch a contract engine. Tense exchanges reveal concerns about December completion and bureaucratic fallout as stakeholders push for a timely resolution amid political friction.
Sunday program by the Morbex LifeSaving Club featured a demonstration of rescue techniques on the Weir island. Police Constable Roberts and team showed handling of patients and water work to an estimated 2000 spectators amid favorable weather. More demonstrations and a duck race were planned for Monday with police later demonstrations announced.
A garbled report cites council fighting over Maulelpa and Brohnwit expressions. It mentions Sydney hound Dalllengers Dr Crawford, a proposed motion, and a plan tied to 190 people, with unclear dates and names.
Dr Herbert leads the Jumalong Shire Council election with Dr Grimlin nominating Cr. nD.T. Morbert as president. The paper praises Herbert as a steady administrator, labels him “The Mussolini” for authoritative rule, and forecasts Arthur Gond work next year with a full council including vice-presidents and managers.
Shire officials say eligible residents meeting the act can join the electoral roll in Wong hire valley. Council to publish notice inviting qualified persons, with costs estimated at 2400 if full roll is pursued, and only those meeting residential qualification may have their names added.
A fragmented cinema page lists titles such as Finger A comedy teledrama and It A Whruar Brom with names like Ralph Inve and Helene Casiotts. The piece mentions dancing characters and youthful rebellion amid a catalog of playful, satirical plays and television sketches with odd spellings and curious dates.
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