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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
9
Listing shows a furnished wall room in Hirrthill with harbor views and North 2374 postal reference. Modaraie rental terms mention Yenlencen area and unspecified charges.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Rev J W Booth and Rev W Booth with dates in Forbes and Eugowra. Mentions services, memorials, and a Woods/Gale reference with unclear context. Not enough readable details to confirm full events or locations.
Readable fragments indicate bus routes and stop closures after Christmas and around New Year. Names listed include L. Davis A B Rigs J and Ww Thonus A trou Ca awks ron V. W Stinson Nasser Bron 4.7. Hughes Arnald Prades TB. McCady Farah Woat ft G. Blone.
An advertisement touts quick sale apparel and fabrics with a large bow of styles. It promotes F.RATH and CO in Aust opening a full range for spring and summer with genuine prices. It highlights tailored suits by skilled makers and a featured wine from the Bast cold market messaging.
The correspondence notes a public telephone line from Forbes toIndigower being completed by about 9/12/1925 under the designa tion Incigawer. The Public General's Department indicated the line would be activated upon completion.
A historic auction at Royal Ex?ange Sydney sold Caregabalay homesteni portion of Caraibal Station to Norman Gibson for £65,750. The farm includes 046 acres freehold land, 6160 mixed Khaw, 20 cattle, and 10 horses with other effects. Also reported: a Goulbure Court case where A E Mitchell pled guilty to failing to destroy rabbits on his property and was fined. Local talks cover road construction funding and water supply concerns amid council power debates.
A damaged OCR item notes Forbes stores closing around Christmas and New Year with ads promising openings after January 2. A tale of a married couple, a kitchen plan, and a carnival program at Forbes Cricket Ground is mentioned with references to a band and refreshments.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a man named Thompson in a farm setting with references to killing and a tiger in a wall, involving panic and an attempted defensive action. The text is garbled and names and places are uncertain.
Local notices describe Wr. de J. Corcoran departing at Club Howe Hotel with Mr. Young to drive. Several residents plan travel and hospital stays, including Mr. Aubrey Webb and Mr. Tom Kelly, plus industry moves for Mr. Mille at Strand Theatre and Mr. Goodacre’s holiday plans for Brontho.
The Central City Trotting Club met at the Commercial Hotel on Friday with Mr W Bray presiding and a good attendance. Members discussed deficits from previous meetings, £60 5s 0d remaining to be covered, and progress toward clearing accounts. The secretary outlined proposals to amend programmes and rename the club as Central City Pony Racing and Trotting Club, subject to ARC and Forbes Jockey Club approvals.
Residents report mild weather lifting spirits after a recent storm as families plan for Christmas. Children celebrate with arrivals in town and look forward to seasonal events. Local figures from Warton and nearby areas join in preparing for holiday observances and community gatherings.
The council discusses building public swimming baths in North Circle Park. The plan proposes excavating two trenches along Bally Street and Buttye Street to form lakes with winter water, linking to a storm channel. If approved, water would be repurposed for bathing and park beautification while improving town appearance.
The text records a damaged report noting a bullet wound, weapons evidence, and an investigation at Tucket Cully Road. It mentions a Knight hurt in a prior incident and a bullot wound, with medical examiner notes unclear about cause or timing.
Local notes list the Forbou and Sout Foret cricket teams to play on No 1 and No 2 grounds next Sunday and Saturday. Also details a representative squad traveling to Orange on New Year’s Day and the following day plus reminders to inform the secretary if unavailable.
Telegraphic report shows the Governor ousting the government from the Upper House with twenty five appointments made amid protest. Officials note missing communications and a cabinet minister claims the recon efforts were constrained by the documents in question. Late shopping.
The Labor and Industry minister stated last night that the Four Hour Week party would not interfere with Tate shopping events. The remarks aimed to reassure workers and shoppers amid ongoing political debate.
The notice warns fishermen to stay alert for "willinlera" and shady river areas as hot days bring more people to town. Amateurs should keep a sharp watch and report any suspicious men to prevent scams and protect candy pockets along the river.
The Bagowra resident Gedtoey McMillan won a prize at a town event featuring a dainty handkerchief and other novelties. A drive in Guyra yielded 177 hares guided by hooters, with items like sea shells, show trees, work baskets, paper weights, and mirrors on display at the fair.
The Strand Theatre offers a busy program featuring Jackie Coogan in A Boy of Flanders a western drama A Close All and a Century comedy Pussed ay Crimes and Samson of thy Cir ena with additional features including The Making of OMalley Sunshine comedy Buy It With Pour and The Mine With The Iron Door Also previews of Mysterien of Chicago and The Lon World plus recent serials and a New Year’s Eve lineup promising warm Xmas weather and special fashion notes from local outlets.
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