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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
2
A garbled early 20th century editorial from Forbes Advocate urges municipal leaders to step forward for public service. It critiques current representatives, calls for accountable leadership, and discusses the need for reform in town governance and public spendings.
The notice states SH Stewart 1 and Hodorus of Okittwray enna in association with Ad. Ampertal Army seek to resume construction and oversee related work. It requests approval for plums spuenfeatiomy and associated building control duties, outlining duties for supervision and compliance.
An advertisement for T E Drawe of Templar Street Forbes showcases updated fashion and tailoring services. The notice markets new style, fit, and price offerings, inviting customers to visit for cutting and tailoring.
Fragmented OCR text appears to describe an art pinion from a convent with scattered names and locales. The readable segments reference people such as Prine Meh Martoy Pann Wont Ath Toket and locations possibly including Byun Whar Su Britiman, with garbled terms like Porhow BIW Pelew Theayson YAR and Ate P Tr.
A garbled OCR fragment references a meeting of a Primetion Mourd group with unclear dates and names. It mentions a Lawont Prien Ene and a time near 179, with unrelated phrases about a review and land. The readable content is minimal and nonsensical.
Weather along the river is favorable for the Forbes Swimming Club event and crowds gather at riverfront venues. A debate over adding a second moon to the event calendar is noted, with plans for a White won prize and a Sunday dive meet potential.
A Sydney morning train event reports better punctuality with twenty seven passengers traveling from Porbes. Revenue from the town stone totaled pret B10.
The fragmentary note references voluntary acts and names several unclear actors, mentioning Mrs A and a secretary Fores with the text largely unreadable. The item appears to be a disjointed page snippet lacking coherent events or dates.
An unnamed film tale features a famous actress and a devoted author as they navigate a complex relationship. A discovery by a minister triggers a shift, leading to a dramatic arc from entrapment to independence and a hopeful but unsettled ending.
The article notes state schools in Australia closing for holidays on the coming Friday. It mentions the Busy Biddies program and local convents planning May entries, with pupils and teachers looking forward to the break while routines pause for a period.
In Forbes Court Mrs A Arnold presided as Raward C. Hooper faced charges of cruelty to animals. The defendant reportedly neglected an animal by withholding water, with the case remanded to appear at Boginate on January 5. Bail set at £20 with sureties.
Francie of Walla Wally pleaded guilty to a charge linked to excessive robbie activity amid a board prosecution led by R Mellion of Robinson and Mellion. The hearing referenced penalties, contested prosecutions, and a demand for fines and costs, with details of dog-related incidents and community enforcement in Walla Walla.
Fragmentary report covers De Personil Motono and local officials in Forbes district, medical examinations, and remarks on Mr George and Mrs Ford. Mentions travel to Sydney, community figures like Mr Ken Ford, Mr Anderson, and athletic results in Fortes district tennis, with scattered names and events.
Voter activity at Forbes during polling day showed strong Labour and Liberal presence with many workers assisting and observing. Deputies and clerks reported steady turnout, while candidates and supporters engaged in last minute campaigning and vote processing across the district.
Fragmentary OCR hints at an election context with Pigott prominent in the 91st race. No clear date, location, or full names are readable. Summary preserves only uncertain items and flags probable political stakes.
Local notes describe Star Pictures presenting Calore Street features with top acts Will Bald Ban nel and Sr. Hart in the program. An atmospheric aurora spectacle is noted in the southern sky and plans mention enhanced displays, costumes, and a busy schedule through the coming days amid weather concerns and festive preparations.
Vague references indicate a surge of informal votes on a referendum with unclear tally. The text notes trouble in recording legislative power votes and a high rate of informal ballots at Kiye, affecting overall results.
The article outlines party standings and candidate support with Glynn and Poynton favored by Labor and others. It lists various electoral results and named figures across multiple districts, noting referendum opposition and specific seat allocations in a dense, typographically corrupted report.
Local report details multiple injuries and illnesses among residents after a severe flood. Mossie Abert and John Mia suffer medical concerns. families hope for recovery while authorities express concern over ongoing tax and social strains. Several men, including Harry Beckman and Arthur Mant, face serious health scares and broken limbs amid continuing bad weather and street damage.
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