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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1917
Page
5
An early 19th century court record describes poisons sold from a Forbes Court shop. The inspector notes that defendants faced charges under the Poisons Act and various witnesses testified about selling disinfectants and brandy containing poisons.
A fragmented social notice mentions Ew Forbes in a brief item about a social event. Names and details are unclear, but the card notes a social proceeding linked to Forbes in a local context.
An old advert listing Christmas gift items at Forbes Jeweller includes diamonds, purses, leather goods, silver spoons, and new gold and silver designs. The display notes engagement pieces and various fashion items, with a long catalog of items and a note about inspection and forwarding to a secretary.
A garbled account describes a festive scene with mention of Hansard markets, holiday gatherings, and references to streets and shops. The text blends uncertain names, places, and events, giving a snapshot of a busy season with family and community notes amid unclear details.
Memorial notice marks the death of JPends on December 27 and memories of Hovingg meisory. It honors a long life, laments the loss of loved ones, and names Clare and Williony Bing as sons in law. A family reunion sentiment follows with condolences and remembrance from relatives and friends.
Sunday edition partial sports snippet shows scattered team names and events but lacks clear results or dates. readable items mention Fortes Xm Poet and Lantern Service terms with unclear scores. appears to be nonstandard OCR from a local paper with multiple garbled words and no complete facts.
The Our Day fund mobilizes volunteers including Homa Strickland Wallace and Rubbe Weaver to assist Portie in a relief drive. Secretary James Cutten oversees donations and provisions while items like gums for raftline are requested. sales and fundraising details are to be announced by the committee.
An evening entertainment notice announces a dance and social event at Wewih woh Uoniturbe fun site in EALAK on Wednesday evening December 26. GENTS tickets priced at four dollars, with music and merriment planned.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a stock return and alleged seizure by occupier, with mentions of penalties and protection, plus police or district references. Details are garbled but imply a legal action or notice related to stock and duties. The text references a return form and penalties up to £20 for neglect, with authorities and dates unclear.
A fragmented public notice addresses the electors of a riding urging participation and clarity on voting matters. It references electoral commands and requests guidance from officials, with garbled lines suggesting a formal appeal to voters to respond or comply by a specified time.
Public notice details a short term housing arrangement at a hotel in Wengplurrisun with a two week period ending mid month. It mentions a room booking under a management firm and references a council or board approval process for the arrangement. No other concrete names or dates are legible.
A notice invites members to a special meeting of the Graziers Association of H.S.W. to be held on Saturday the 22nd inst at O'Ciwile Basin. Attendees are urged to attend and participate in important matters.
The Municipal Council discusses a new unitary decile system for Gall Gale Vaeile and plans Fortnightly Auction Sales of stock. The notice highlights a scheduled event this Saturday with attention to the business and a focus on providing convenient access for the public, naming Moore, Moore & Co. and Keane & Co. as involved entities.
A public auction lists furniture, household goods, tools, and miscellaneous items. The sale, with dates and venue details, notes items such as tables, chairs, dressers, and plant stands. The notice invites bids with specifics on viewing times and sale conditions.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a July event and a May date and various unclear names and places. Details are too garbled to determine the exact event, participants, or issuing authority.
Fragmented OCR notes mention a December to 46 ent timetable with events, names, and places. It references Popiinien Tay, Hot Kaelin Maken, and Kare Paweteen along with a list of dates from 11/8 to 1406 une Talies. The text is garbled but implies a schedule or record of activities and figures.
Fragments urge sending surplus fruit vegetables honey jam and cocoa to the Red Cross Fruit and Veg Table Depot on Rankin Street and WeayabH Street Sydney. Message notes soldiers and en route supply help, with unreadable lines about supplies and contacts.
Fragmentary OCR describes Stibbard's Refreshment Room with patrons and a counter scene. It notes a wire count, a nod, and a provided cup, but readable details are limited. The text references likely local establishment activity and a small crowd interaction in a dining setting.
W. A. Foley advertises a large stock of fishing tackle and related gear. The copy touts Finest Hooky England tares and supplies floats and sinkers in all sizes. It urges customers to buy all their fishing tackle locally.
A standalone report details Foley guiding Hanae Lv Forbes in a Hawking event with attention to Muthodite affiliation, highlighting competition dynamics and performance notes for VT Sports.
Local advertisement notes Robinson Machinery in Forbes represents Meswes Hett and offers harvesters windmills and accessories. It highlights big engines, mower heads, ripper tools, and related farm equipment with address at E Austen Rankin Street Forbes. The notice promotes sales and service through this rural supplier.
In a clipped news item a harbor project named Penfoli’s Royal Mekerve Port is noted with Sheiries involvement. The fragment mentions a faded 1% years old reference to Hayaid’s Clare and a phone contact 115. The readable text is sparse and appears to be an OCR fragment from a trade notice or advertisement.
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