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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 28, 1920
Page
2
Classified note offering a furnished cottage with all conveniences for rent. Also a lost gold bangle with pearls and a sapphire bracelet, reportedly taken or misplaced in Westindoy, with a reward or return request to The Giles.
A jumbled report notes a windy evening after a hot day on Su lay with rain and unsettled conditions. Morning measurements show high-record days and polls referenced amid unclear events and spellings.
Fragmentary notes describe severe weather and holiday disruptions causing travel and work interruptions. Text references unclear events around a Thursday and Monday with mentions of rain and general disruption to daily activities.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an overcoat and a plea to communicate with Caprawebitty. Lacks clear event, dates, or identifiable organizations. No coherent people or places are readable to form a proper news item.
Mr W fal Pommone Ranzer reports to the Jus meeting of le rotmmon tristbes that during the ast month LATA whuap and Tod cattle had wronged the common.
Readying for New Vern Day festivities on the lagoon, organizers plan a full day of events. A major agricultural show features crops, wheat, horse displays, and a band contest with a strong Young Enterprise display and local stalls.
A heated discussion arises over a proposed uniform bonus for crow control schemes. Council members from Albury Towra and nearby boards weigh the plan to fund methods to reduce crow damage amid health concerns and ongoing examination of prior motions.
A captured German field gun, taken by France and believed to be from the 19th Australian Battalion, arrived at Fortin Jaa after the war. Local councillors and officials celebrate the trophy as a symbol of heavy western front fighting and salute Borbes soldiers from the 01h Battalion who helped secure the capture.
A damaged OCR passage advertises Dr Jekyll and Mr Eyde at the Frimnd Theatre on a Saturday evening with mentions of John Barrymore and a claim the show is a top literary adaptation. The text is garbled but indicates a stage production of the Stevenson work with夭 references to acting and artistry.
A fragmented OCR text hints Strand Pictures presenting a program of captions and features titled The Vintage Vamp. It references a director, actors, and a plan to screen works at an unnamed venue with warnings about misprints and production details.
The report notes the induction of the new Forbes Presbyterian minister from the Rose Hill and the presence of Mr Kuros, Mr Cumming, and Sir Arthur Veall. It highlights shifts in local church leadership and recalls notable residents like Mr Yeo and Mr Water, with remarks on community ties and holiday travels.
A scrambled telegraph digest reports chaotic incidents including a boxing knockout and a cricket match amid political talk. It mentions a notable long walk, a 100th birthday claim, a river accident involving a girl named Trogun, a large anonymous donation, and police actions in Pastirench Street.
A bustling program at Victoria Park on New Year’s Day featured racing events and social gatherings. Reported crowd from Redgerabang and nearby towns attended, with notable performances in the Glenco Mandicap and other stakes races. Bookmakers reported lively betting despite mild turnout, as riders and trainers showcased emerging talent.
The fragmented text shows distant time marks and relay remarks with several misspellings. Mentions include VORY BACK and Wane Linde Hike with scores like 4 to 0 and 6 to 4. Competitors such as Javesweight and Amberuel appear in garbled form. Overall, the passage records unclear sprint and distance times with partial names and placements.
Bray of Wyehani district offered a herd of Lincoln rams and ewes at public sale. Walter Oliver of Shattesung, once high in the Lincoln class, disposed of his line, with Bray purchasing seven good ewes and several ram lambs as the best picks, the balance to Victorian Duy.
Tolawing Hae figures for the year 19 to 7810 will prove of interest for comparative purposes.
The first day features Baron Handicap and Earl of Clare events with runners such as Belandis Cherokee Wambrook and Ten 77. A program of sports events will be held on New Year's Day with Mr A M Fitzgerald as secretary and staff preparing for evening follow ups.
Fragmentary report covers a planned contest for global supremacy with Australia holding the Javie Cup. Teams include America represented by Mardy Thidan and Washburn, with Australia led by Brookes and others. Officials, disputes over ownership, and organizational roles are noted amid scattered results and future event plans.
The piece recalls a seasonal gathering with John Barleycorn figures and a two-man Ulver Manns procession by a rail line, sparking mild chaos as a crowd swelled. It notes limited fatalities and many rings seen for protection, with locals describing friendly diversions and court commentary on the event.
Forbes 1021 listing shows Sunday January 2 with worship at 7 Forbes, 11 em, 7.80 m. Includes Rev MG Crufekobank address Eugowre. Wednesday service led by Rev X thimine and T McAdping welcome. Evening service at 7 em.
Readable fragments show a church listings page with Friday and Sunday service times and mentions of programs. Contains names and times such as 11.15, 1 am, 3.1 pm and references to a prospect, tau, and camp events.
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