Sculling on Forbes Lagoon Revival Hopes For A Return
Reported notes on Forbes Lagoon sculling events, with references to past competitions and a wish for a revival. Mentions competitors, venues, and personnel including Taylor, Fortier, and Laniae, set around a 1890s era timeline with mentions of Sydney and the Maltway Hotel.
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Crete
Ste
Phaisier
W .Taylor
Crown Laniae
Rome
Taylor
Wien
Alerance
Items of Interest From Siam and Beyond Chronicle Oddities
A garbled observations piece cites Siamese natural curiosities, metallic gleams, and animal sounds, then shifts to mentions of ancient fortifications, stone blocks, and cross continental trade. It references Egyptian device efficiency, a large inscribed coin, Japanese obun weight, and Salonika history linked to Thessalonica with a Macedonian lineage.
A Merry Xmas and New Year Greeting From Advertisers
A vintage Christmas message from a 19th century newspaper expresses holiday wishes to readers and advertisers. It recalls past hardships, mutual support, and prosperity ahead, praising local farmers, merchants, and the press for their efforts in delivering news and sustenance to the community during difficult times.
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Xmas
Nike
Newcoper
Kate
Isi Peeneved
Borhow
Tesuifil
Post Office Holiday Arrangements for Christmas and New Year
Postal services announce holiday hours and disruptions. Christmas Eve hours include reduced service with some locations open late. Christmas Day and New Year events will affect deliveries, with updated timing and post office access varying by location. Regular counter service and mail handling resume after holiday periods.
Forbes Mayor Re-Elected Amid Debates On Sewerage
The Forbes mayoral election concluded with Alderman Thompson narrowly defeated yet re-elected by council support. Debate focused on sewerage projects and water improvements, with endorsements from Ab. Webster and Ald. Campbell. Deputy Mayor Rhoden and Campbell then secured unopposed positions as the meeting adjourned.
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Forbester
Pepe Ali
Pwogood
Sam Jenving
Sunil
Thormpsin
AM. Campbell
Ab. Webster
AML
Whos Pathe Ballot
Aid Webster
Mayo
Xromit Noy
Rey
Thompson
Nini Hut
Ald Webklen
Covent
Roches
Ablermien Rhoden
Komt de Song
Aldo Campbell
The Porne s Advocate Holiday Publication Notice
The Pornes Advocate informs readers advertisers and subscribers that the next issue will publish on Wednesday December 24 instead of Thursday. There will be no further issue until Tuesday January 6 1909 to allow staff Christmas and New Year holiday observance.
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Pornes Advocate
Porers Advocate
the Advocate
Forbes Remembers Old Forbes and Promises Future Growth
A reminiscence column recalls Forbes early days from the Livhlan River banks to Lachlan Street. It highlights photographer Rymer and writer Kym, local businesses, and historic figures like Mr. Toler and early hotel, mill, and tailor trades. The piece notes town progress, walls of wooden buildings, and a forecast of Forbes expanding beyond tents and shanties as leaders push modernization.
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Kynar
Kym
Forbes
Livhlan
Nortis Alt
Yantahi
Sas Shaw
Advocate
Toler
Mimory
Januasy
Vole
Comiyeting Am Hotel
Woodes
Leohlan Street
Hotel Victoria
Oluvion
Mivelel
Ativon Mote
P. Arm Stone Chemist
John Slaw
Swat
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Forbes District Hospital
Hitatsunie
Menses
Aukoet
Ehikawi
Wileh Morbex
Forbes Lagoon
Rhino
Rowlag
Sydney
A. de Plovity
Collewe
Siam
Gold Coast
Rocaa
Egypt
Elreniion
Anna
Eastern Asia
Neesworth Grylin
Salonika
Alexander the Great
Macedon
Thessalonians
Tyeseth
Huyton
Waray
Meath
Glamey Bay
Amor Fortayne
Post Office
Astm
Aceon
Elas
Vebogiapl
K, Moore, P.M, Forbes
Ald
al- Hyoueh
Ald. Webster
Forloe
Chet Forbes
Hank Hinds
Macquarie
Solling
Lachlan Street
Forber
Moura Augie Reymond
Chorin Brooke
Joe Girdham
Ted Clifford
Fred Stone
Harry Musa
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