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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1917
Page
6
A weather summary notes rain prospects for Wednesday and a recent chilly spell. The crops section discusses farm prospects amid unfavourable conditions, with farmers considering incentives. Cricket results from Eugowra, including player names and scores, are reported alongside a local meeting addressing conscription and a soldier’s decoration news.
Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers Stock and Station Agents advertise a district auction including Massey Harris machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and Chad-Cuttera Paton Byeas Maniro Northern Assurance toy items Auctioneers say sale extends to any part of the district.
In a late- week report from Bloomfield the Trumble team led by Clarence Todd and Ken Bloomfield defeated Anderson and Wax by the narrowest margin. Todd faces a furlough after a serious wound while Bloomfield is praised for cheerful spirit and dedication to country service. News notes include weather and local railway grain price details.
Jd. Martin & Co along with Khanye Lowing operate as stock station and general commission agents handling inputs, consignments, and brokerage services for traders and producers in regional markets.
Officials announce that correspondence for Bogan Gate is invited and stock and property lists are to be prepared on application. The notice specifies the process for interested parties to submit information and details required for official records and potential regulatory actions.
Our Own Correspondent reports a week of rough weather with thunder and high winds causing damage to trees and power lines. The Shire Council acted promptly on suspension issues before a meeting chaired by Mr Sh Brown. A Forbes resident Mr D Marshall reported a shop setback and preparations for possible trials and repairs continue as locals assess the storm’s impact on daily life.
The Forbes District School report lists first year and chemistry results with numerous students named for top marks in General Proficiency and Graphy. Awards reflect multiple students, including Jennie Stewart, Mazel Dormer, Olive Bray, Gladys Wits, and others, across classes and subjects.
A fragmented list of names, likely participants and judges from a boys department event. It names many individuals including Markwort, Pooley, Thomas, White, Sullivan, and Thomas, with unclear roles and no clear outcome or event details. The text appears to catalog competitors or attendees across multiple categories with scattered surnames and given names.
A garbled archival list shows numerous names and partial ranks across a girls department event. Readable items include Emily Fergumo and Lily Chamberley with multiple placeholders and scattered numbers, while many entries are incomprehensible fragments.
Professor Thornton presided at a London College musical examination at Hogan Gate on December. Two candidates pursued the diploma with one or more successful. Willie Miles praised for his playing. list of pupils and passes includes Willie Stites 77, Poles 76, Mink C. Christie 70, Leslie Dunn 70, Dora Moroney 17.
George Tolhurst Bogan announces the Gate Hotel is now installed in a new up to date building offering ample accommodation and the best wines and spirits along with the latest conveniences for old and new faces.
A historical fair listing stalls and items at a convent garden fete. Vendors such as Mrs Bucktey and Mr Toohey offer cordials, tea sets, jewelry, and a range of stalls including flowers, children’s activities, and baked goods. Numerous local contributors and helpers are named in a bustling program of stalls and contests.
An advertisement from Rumsey Williams & Co Brisbane promotes a box of three shillings containing a potion to halt grey hair and darken it with bay water. It claims best and slowest renown and offers free post to customers inside Australia with instructions and product name, Patrin's Might.
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