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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
11
W H Forbes is advertised as a leading painter, paperhanger, and decorator offering all general repairs. The ad promotes motto good workmanship. Contains garbled text and nonsensical phrases but centers on professional painting and household repair services.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a firm called McNeilly Crampton and Martin Limited with addresses at Lord's Place and Omanga. The text references regular Thursday events at Orange and mentions testing, paddiveks, and telegrams with scattered terms about remittance by return mail.
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association in co operation with PRATH and CO district representatives offering Personal Accident Workman s Compensation and related accident insurance plans available on application
A fragmented note references bakers and bread, with garbled phrases about people’s bread, purity, and unity. The readable text hints at a cooperative or union. no clear events, dates, or named entities emerge to anchor details.
A garbled OCR record describes a large gathering at Parker Parkes Motor Cycle Clay on a Sunday afternoon. It mentions Downley Cumey Tetwison Jowell Lilyoorly and others chairing or speaking at meetings. The piece covers the event, a Salvationist presence, and notes on community figures, injuries, and a fire or damage incident with insurance references. It lists several names and roles and references a local church and public reaction.
Attendees at the Chamber of Commerce event in Forbes praised the Pollen Life-Saving team for demonstrations started last Sunday. President MP Law thanked the workers and noted the club’s strong future impact while Constable Rob and others lauded the team’s efforts and the local response.
The council discussed accelerating electric current supply with hopes to have the new lighting ready by December 24. Due to funding and prior commitments the date slipped. officials warned heads of households of possible delays while progress toward December 38 remained uncertain. The motion to push for earlier delivery passed unanimously.
A Sunday choral service at the Methodist Church drew fine attendance as the program featured hymns and solos. The event showcased organ, violin and vocal selections with praise for the choir’s rendition and notable musical numbers earning audience appreciation.
At the 4th annual conference of the Abwelated Chambers of Commerce, Mr T H Broderick argued for federal control over immigration policy and land taxation. He urged the government to use powers under the Federal Land Tax Act to resume state lands and to address migration, asserting Australia may face White Australia policy pressures in the coming decade and that federal funds should back immigration. The motion was carried.
A historical note details Forbes Musical Society 11 concluding a Tuesday night meeting at the Ga us Hi Chambers. Elections named Mr C Wise as President and a slate of vice presidents, secretary Mr T Brown, conductor Mr A Prescott, and other officers with committees formed. Subscription set at five pounds for the first month, funds to be held in trust. meeting adjourned after routine business.
Forbes Western Newspapers Ltd announces the Forbes Advocate will move to a triweekly schedule from January 1 1927 printing on Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays. The price per copy will drop and the office will expand to handle increased production and distribution for Forbes and surrounding community.
The Town Clerk's loan report shows draft estimates for 74Ar 192K not yet complete. Council aims to submit best figures to the Committee for valuation and rate notes next year. A grant and loan provisions amounting to £549 per annum are proposed to be inserted before year end. A Town Hall loan requires £10 per year repayment from the Gownyn Fund, not yet executed. An additional £400 is available for government securities to support loan repayment. The report was adopted.
A faded OCR entry lists church services and notices for multiple denominations. It references Worhee and Sehoo Tall centers, a Dalesaur fundraising event at a Methodist church, and Anglican and Advent readings. The fragmentary text includes times like 9 am and 7:80 pm with unclear local names and locations.
Cyril Markwort of Hankin Stivet pitches a Douglas motorcycle at a stock yard with Amas hollanys appealing to travelers seeking faster transit. A low deposit of 27/10 is offered with weekly payments, promising affordable machines and expert advice to buyers.
A Parkes land board meeting considered applications for farm expansions including parcels owned by Fotban Marken Pak WT and others. The panel, represented by land agents and solicitors, recommended no changes to certain allotments while expressing support for a few farm adjustments. The decision favored local farmers seeking to remain in the area amid regional pressure on land use.
A report describes a shooting incident near Mattag along the river on the roadway, with warnings of trespass and potential rowed outcomes, noting crowded riverbank activity and local responders at the scene.
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