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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1918
Page
3
A weathered report details a weekend cricket match between Forbes South Forbes and Eugowri, noting Forbes narrow defeat amid sunken performances and the scoreline. It mentions Warren and Parkes as key figures and references Australian cricket coverage and upcoming issues.
A compact report notes Wudber stamps and rubber stamps compete in the Australian market as linen stamps appear in the estalogue.
Telegraphic weather note reports a cyclonic storm over the Tasman Sea. Eyelone or eyephone refers to coastal cry and movement toward the Tamuan Sea. details suggest a fleeting coastal impact and maritime uncertainty for Tuesday.
Me Hughes arrives in Sydney to attend a National Council session. He seeks to rebut an attack and backs Mr Teece's motion requesting him to resign. The action centers on implied misconduct and governance accountability.
Report suggests erection of a new shipyard will commence after union activities wane. Authorities anticipate decisive progress once labor disputes ease, with construction equipment and materials to enter the site for initial earthworks and layout.
Fragmentary notes indicate a prospectus for a new work by Srilnes and Tueruns Jr. The text suggests an introductory outline or proposal with references to a forthcoming venture and potential issuance. Further details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A large Melbourne gathering facing bitter confrontation centers on Dr Magnix and Twentay Avellshop with involvement alleged in an inquiry into a conspiracy and Varianian in connection with the conscription issue.
A Melbourne tornado caused significant damage in Hirtehton, with early estimates placing the losses around 150,000. Emergency crews survey debris as residents assess the wreckage and await official damage tallies and relief aid.
Fragmentary report from Sydney outlining urgent Defence Department steps to determine why many soldiers returning from active service are deemed unfit. Mention of volunteers, commissions, and related delays on Comoborin Road near Forbes and the Perevantage area.
In a Forbes courtroom, Frank Delaney was fined 40 shillings for carrying a revolver. Inspector Jonen and Mae wax confiscated the weapon. William Jay and Edward Hay faced penalties for related offenses, with Jay serving days and Hay fined for duties. Patrick Cripleby pleaded guilty to using indecent language in Kinkiy Street and was fined 20 shillings.
Notice prohibits slaughtering at unlicensed slaughter houses tomorrow. Authorities warn enforcement actions will follow violations. Exact locations and licenses not specified in readable text. Local officials urge compliance to avoid penalties.
A fragmented notice from Sidley reports an estate valued at 223151 pounds and references a probate process involving Norman Sunen and EMG Livi seas salted for probit, with unclear roles or dates. The readable elements indicate an inheritance matter requiring formal settlement.
A mix of classified ad fragment and a court report appears. The notice seeks household items for sale including Iron Tanks and a farm with eight acres, while a formal court item reports Murray Bing charged with being on licensed premises during prohibited hours at the Glown and Globe Hotels with testimonies from Constable O Gannon and others, leading to a 10 shillings fine plus costs. The messy text blends property offers and a legal proceeding.
Fragmentary notes describe the Fitzroy River slowly pulling back while a sequence of garbled phrases mentions rivers, people, and places in a jumble. Key names and events are unreadable, yielding a vague sense of a local water situation and disrupted reporting.
A fragmented excerpt discusses the cost of the parliaments and asks whether reform or justification is needed. It references Victoria and federation themes while probing how parliamentary expenses should be scrutinized and justified to citizens.
Grain merchants Parva and Wiggs report formation of a cooperation with Uy Fuymere and Setters for Wheat. The new pact under the Wheat Shippers association promises to release wheat for foreign trade in any quantity.
Auction notice from J C Keane and Co with instructions from Constable Smallwood to sell the entire household furniture and effects at 230 sharp. Includes nearly new piano. Full particulars already provided in these columns. Destination near reservoir, Camas t. Sale tomorrow February 6.
The clipping lists Merino ewes and wethers with weights and conditions, including horned ewes, rams and oxen. It also notes steers and heifers with varying grades, values, and yield indications, pointing to trading activity and quality assessments.
A fragmented local item reports that a group named Ti Alele CLOCK and Wenguinster hiked a long distance, with a thirteen figure tally and a one million unit measure noted, suggesting a unique endurance milestone.
A garbled report notes returned soldiers in Sydney seeking prompt and sympathetic treatment. Mentions secretary of state, mayor, senator BoukeL Hat, and various unclear entities. The piece references wives, Maldives, and ongoing relief efforts with uncertain details.
Church notices list a service at Forbes with details on matins and prayers. Other items mention offertories and a parish procession, indicating a schedule of worship and related church duties.
Damaged source text describes unclear phrases about horses and work, with distorted names and stray words. No coherent events, dates, or entities to summarize into a factual card.
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