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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1926
Page
3
An OCR fragment from a local page presents unclear text about a regional event. Readable elements are sparse, with no definite names, dates, or places identifiable. The partial lines imply a generic notice or brief item without verifiable details.
The annual Convent Garden Fete concluded last Tuesday night and netted £1160. Rev Fathers Fox Maxwell and stallholders did fine work as prizes and raffles dominated with many named winners and large sums raised. A fire safety note and a story about local accidents follow with reflections on insurance and fires, fences, and crop losses.
The Advocate lauds Mayor Alderman A. G. Twogood for his year in office and support for ratepayers as Forbes faces a demanding period. Tonight the Café Chantant fundraiser departs Bank of NSW at 7 with buses to Weir, South Forbes, proceeds aiding the District Hospital funds and Popular Girl competition. Breakinup at Convent and Marist Brothers schools ends with awards and prizes for pupils and staff.
The Forbes Advocate enforces strict advertising submission times: 10 am on Mondays for Tuesdays' issue and 10 am on Thursdays for Fridays' issue. Advertisers are urged to observe this rule to avoid publication delays and maintain reading matter balance. The note notes ad demands and potential strain if all advertisers changed in one issue.
Teachers from all parts of the inspectorate fore gathered at the Public School to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs W C Ewing who will in future oversee the Tamworth district. A handsome electric reading lamp and a tray of cut glass goblets were presented. Ewing expressed gratitude amid the kind words and witty remarks.
Central Western Division forecast calls for fine warmer days with temperatures around 64 to 66 degrees and light rainfall expected. A Christmas offer by Forbes Ladies Benevolent Society seeks cash or in kind donations for families aided during the year, to be sent to Mrs. A. Miller or Mrs. D. J. Murphy. Cadow clearing sale turnout was low due to fires, with horses selling well up to £33 while sheep lagged. station plants brought little, handled by Edward Weaver & Co and C. B. Wallder & Co.
A large turnout of ratepayers gathered for Forbes council’s special meeting to confirm Alderman A B Twogood as mayor for 1927. The session covered municipal plans from roads to water and parks, with Twogood praised for steady service and unanimous support for Twist as Deputy Mayor.
Mr. Treome, rescued from the Wirringa fire, is an inmate at the District Hospital with superficial burns to the face and arms. He is progressing well and remains exhausted from the ordeal.
Mr T W Nicholls of Dawson Waldron Edwards Nicholls is in Forbes for a magisterial inquiry. Mr and Mrs P Redman depart soon for a Rugby car holiday including Sydney as first stop. Mrs Besgrove recovers from bronchitis at Brentwood Hospital. Percy Field suffers a fractured collarbone from a horse fall at Daroobaleie. A baby girl arrived for the Tramans of Carapga nal. A Burns improves after Brentwood operation. Mrs Wilcoxson had a left operation at Brentwood.
The Girls Department prize giving at the Public School is set for tomorrow at 2 pm with Mrs. Ew ing presenting prizes and Christmas carols by the girls. An irrigation plant opening ceremony at Jemalong Station is scheduled for 2 pm today. A parade of Christmas gifts is advertised and local shops offer festive merchandise. The town experiences a storm with a lightning strike shocking the homeowner. Community notices include the Forbes Motor Cycle Club carnival on New Year’s Day and various humorous exchanges.
The Strand Theatre showcases East Lynne tonight then The Shadow of the Moaqe next night a desert romance with Beyrt and an English officer. Also The Price of Success features a sacrificing woman. My Old Dutch comes next Friday with Quaint Coster life and a boy grown to a gentleman. Saturday brings Dash ing Thru starring Frank Merrill and the speedy thrills. Charles Ray and Pauline Starke appear in Bright Lights with a chorus girl plot about money and escape.
A garbled OCR note references Old Grenfell Road between Muddy Lagoon and Bhitewell and mentions hate related wording alongside names Apply W, McConnell. The readable fragment suggests a slur or harassment incident near the stated locations without clear date or authorities.
WANTED TO RENT. Wanted. person, with faith in pres ent and future prosperity of this town, to build brick cottage for tenant who will guarante, three year a' lease. eo saps BOX 120, P.O. Forbes. One Grey Draught Gelding, branded GH near shoulder, 1 Black Yearling Filly, split near ear. Reward £ 2 D. McMAHON, Quarry Hil
Cooney Lane and Cooney offer 6000 sheep on account of A. Wheatley at Mulgutherie Woolshed Yards starting 2 pm Saturday December 18 1926. Ewes and wethers of multiple breeds aged 15 months to 4 years, shorn September, dipped, with buyer rebates for introducers. Also mixed fat cattle and store sheep offered by McNeilly Crampton Martin Limited at Orange Corporation Cards.
Nominations close on Friday 17 December 1926 at 6 pm for the 130 prize money event at the Summer Meeting. Progmamine available from the B Secretary. Singer Sewing Machines offer a life time price of £10 4s. From F Smith Hilda Forbes. Also a final display of Xmas gifts at R G Stones Rankin Street invites customers to view and select gifts.
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