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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1927
Page
2
Wheat varieties offered for sale by A Bdepartmagt mar quip? authority. Pure seed sale notice lists suppliers and contact at Dirt Phone 94.
Fragmentary advertisement offers first class electrician services and a reward. Mentions camp notes and Maagher's receipt with a liberal reward from Lander Dee.
Auction listing for a Takland Six starter and a Marey Daridaon motor cycle among items offered by VENABLES THE ORDMAN. Entries note prices under £38 and £16 respectively with tyre replacements and starter model details.
Readied torn OCR shows church notices from England parish of St John with Dec 1927 era entries. Includes Holy Communion schedules, Christmas Day services at 4:00 pm and 11:00 am, carol singing, child eucharist times, and parish events at the Church of England parish hall with mentions ofaddr George Street Byrney and Yam denberg Hotel.
A motion was heard at a hospital committee meeting concerning the appointment of a cellarioe and related duties. Dowling noted that during the committee’s discussion a credit of £587 and a liability of about £980 were highlighted, with Mr. Preek Peel Wee and Mr. Kemue among those present as the process moved forward.
The Sydney auction last Thursday featured notable bids on merino wool from vendors including Noakes Bedveraboug Mise J Death and Daniel J Kearney. Buffalo Lodge receives ward permission for a hospital bed allocation with member care considerations noted.
Arrangements in place for local Port Otte af faire during December 26 to December 27 with extended hours at Bank counter and postal delivery points. Notices detail parcel handling times and dates, tree root and street repairs, and inspector guidance on water runoff and ruin prevention.
Saturday a small blaze on a verandah at The Don building caused burning pillows and a dining table to suffer damage. Neighbors alerted with water to douse the flames as smoke and heat spread across the area.
A district secretary responded to rumors denying a Boxing Day gathering by the Bedgerabung Pine Club. The notice confirms readiness for December mailing and notes 100 pounds in hand. A Royal Bastar Bhow price schedule shows valued trophies and a total exceedance of £14,000, with many new entries included.
Matroy Davidson furnishes the November report showing 10 patients retained in the hospital on December 2. Four new admissions since last report. 50 percent recovered, 2 relieved, 2 remained. There were 2 patrons in the RowDNAL on November 30. Average daily count for the month was 47. Nurses and staff changes noted with leave and duties. Donations received from several individuals including magazines boots and givings of sheets and pillow cases.
A local column reports on hospital connections with visitors and staff at Distsiry Hopital. It mentions Nurse Woods leaving Crombie private hospital, Mr Oliver Hall arriving via Bremmood, and Mrs Aut Aired departing for Sydney then Port Macquarie, with several other residents and relatives noted in transit and in town.
Reported chaos surrounds a council session at Aldvenvan as critics demand reform. The mayor and deputy mayor roles are disputed amid calls for leadership changes and budget scrutiny during the triennial talks.
A deputation of 188 residents met Mayor at the Town Hall to press for electric light by December 22 or 24. Alderman Meagher and Mr Red Gunn urged a firm date, while officials noted the delays and said a final decision would be announced after Wednesday’s review and published Thursday.
Amid mounting pressure the Monorial Board considers Mr Murphy’s resignation from his post and duties on January 18 as executives debate his future. The president and others defend his years of service while pondering new leadership and the impact on company work.
Forbes Council discusses a public holiday on December 28 after a petition from residents. a deputation will be formed with Mayor and Alderman Fwogood to present Forbes case. The council also approves a £2000 loan inquiry for sewerage and street works, with elections set for a rubble jury and works to progress before Christmas.
A fractured report covers creditors meeting decisions on a 2A Bond company and a station incident at Sydney Victoria railway. two armed men robbed a station, fled by motor, with fifty pounds taken. Other notes mention public works leave, a resignation, and safety concerns amid liquor and crime reports.
An incomplete OCR read describes a listing at Minn Bathante’s with mentions of boxed items, white attire, pearls, and unidentified names. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or quantities.
A flawed report discussed at the council meeting outlines a drainage project for North Circle Park and surrounding area. It suggests diverting surface drainage to Lagoon Road after engineering plans and cost estimates are prepared, with field preparation and seasonal weather conditions noted.
The article reports on a contested decision involving Dr Long and his appointment in Newcastle. Key figures include Dr Long, Dr Wylde, and The Arenbisting of Sydnegy, with the outcome described as a momentous shift affecting the local church and school leadership.
The Advocate plans to reduce price to 44¢ per copy and extend service. Publication will shift to three issues weekly on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays to provide greater news coverage for Forbes and surrounding districts.
Fragments describe an Imry of a Chvaler Blaty Tooter to H W Thatcher Ting Yarra Maradon Roads Hai Grachin winning the day in 2 8 rush to the Inca taun s 108 ird T Woodawi and Mr R Burch reatdonien by URI aupHton Inmok tw with several fineints.
The election in the Congell Chamber elected Alderman Twogood to a third term as mayor of Forhia with strong support from the gallery and council. Alderman Garnway opposed the motion while Alderman Smith backed the increase and Twogood’s renomination. Committees were appointed with Crippin as chair and plans shown for upcoming council actions and mayoral duties.
The fragment profiles numerous riders and horses with times and places, mentioning Wwamnuyne Henie and other competitors. It cites trainers, apprenticeship details, and venues across a chaotic list of names, events, and locations in a sport racing context.
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