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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1923
Page
2
A merged partnership of local auctioneers J. Keane and M. C. Butler with Cunningham & Mutters joins forces. The alliance aims to strengthen the firm and secure continued success, promising merged expertise and expanded services in the auction field.
A fragmentary page advertises a Strand Pictures night program featuring a theatrical play by Lottie Blais Parker and Jon H. Orie mor, with a dramatic bill including a sensational romance and a comedy sketch. Fri night lineup promises entertainment and drama for local audiences at the theater.
A scrambled report notes multiple property movements and adjoining parcels in the Parkes district. Names like Forbes and Mr Carlyle appear alongside subdivisions and nearby sales, with residents hopeful about future home sites in Sydney and nearby subdivisions amid ongoing transfers and local disputes.
A scrambled, partly unreadable record describes a board meeting at Yorbes with references to cultivators and repairs. It mentions Cuban masters and a report to be next, but details are fragmentary and largely unclear.
A list of bowlers including Meare Hiaidvel Fiuukolt Mockiend Nelwon are set to compete in a championship singles event starting Monday. The field includes a mix of players with varied standings as they prepare for the main solo competition.
Champion 2GG layers led by Mr. David Marshall of Wombet Auett Porben shows strong laying rates. In a five month period ending the fourteenth day eight hens produced high eggs per cycle with steady averages. A standout hen exceeded expectations while another slight decline occurred in a different bird.
Forbes coroner W. T. Gil Olrint Matt Wook presided over an inquest into a Parkes incident. One accused, Harry Seymour, faced charges of wreck and damage to property owned by A. W. Sailly. Bail set at 12 pounds 40 shillings with two questions noted for the next court session.
C J J Sweaney of Otho Temalong Shire seeks funds for Country Production Week in Sydney from December 12 to 19. The council declines using ratepayers money for expenses to assemble an exhibit from the district. Dr Aweeney donates £2/2 to the project.
A horse bolted near a public park as bystanders tried to aid it during a morning incident. Corky Cripps leaped to grab the horse’s head but a severe strap tore loose, leaving the animal and would-be rescuer entangled before assistance arrived.
Contingent arrangements are being made for a joint Police Art Union and Fortes Hoopla Continental event in Victoria Bark on Saturday evening at the Cornell Chamber. Music by two local bands is expected with 7 40 to 11 pm attendance, Hoket admission, and a chance to enjoy the evening in Ede Park if the presadl continues.
Dowling and Trapeator to the Forebow Board report yesterday's machinery damages and general poor condition of the northern blocks. Water supply is limited with many buildings in distress as dry weather and heat stress continue. Browflow face trouble and crops are scarce while vegetation shows signs of strain across the district.
A garbled advertisement fragment from a bygone era touts footwear and repair services. It mentions Austen and Fratiey’s Melbourne like vendors offering shoes and black meteorized shirts, with prices such as 4 shillings 6 pence and references to repair work at a shop named The Melade Bout.
Forbes defeated Narrandine by a substantial margin in a tight contest. Abe Forbes anchored the reply with a composed 40 plus, while Green and Carter contributed valuable support. Narromine’s bowlers struggled to halt the Forbes run rush as key wickets fell, leaving Narrandine short of a defendable total.
Red Creek paid ville to Gruntine on a sunny Sunday as Gruntine won by an innings. Green starved with 10 wickets for 24 and led the batting with a double day out. Red Creek replied 183 with Green TL and Meftay notable, while Mick Gunnon took 7 for 31 to seal the win.
A chaotic write up of a cricket clash on the Bun finy ground. Forbes Seal bowlers excelled while Green and Baker led batting for a notable display. Jilly Beater and Caron featured for solid fielding as teams chased runs amid erratic bowling and umpire calls.
The readable text describes female suffrage health concerns and references a questionable pink powder used for pain relief. It mentions a chemist at 43 King Street and a government-free remedy, with garbled phrases about headaches and ailments.
Local Forbes items report hospital cases, recoveries, and community updates. Notable mentions include Mrs Hooper of Wattle Grove leaving for Ayanez, Mr Ray Dumart at "Oronga" awaiting release, and patient care details at Forbes Hospital such as operations on Mr A C Browarth and others. Community steps include tributes to long-serving board members and upcoming meetings, with brief notes on incidents near the Lachlan and Manly beaches.
A pretty wedding was celebrated on Saturday at Rpgland Church with Rev. R. B. Bee officiating. The bride, Miss Aunty Kelly, wore white voile and carried white roses, and the groom was Harold. They left for their home in Geeron district after a reception with guests and gifts.
The Forbes District Hospital committee re elected the chairman Mr Yoomblen to the presidency with unanimous vote. Vice presidents were Messrs Ford and Campbell and other officers included Messrs Venables Rebal and Murphy. The meeting set annual committees for the coming year and approved the current officers and chairmen for various departments.
A departmental inquiry examined the Harvey Park blocks retirement and related incidents. The hearing, held Wednesday afternoon, included witnesses Mr Meinernes and Mr Watson. Material evidence cited involves blockade claims, with a report to be sent to the Minister for Laude for action.
The discussion centers on land value taxation and its impact on Movin Nak and Byaney, with warnings about the power of large landowners on the south side of the river. The government faces questions on land policy, tax equity between farming and industry, and the need to boost settlement while addressing estate values and road infrastructure. Leaders argue for reform to reduce land taxes by over four million annually and to adjust policy toward net societal benefit.
A listing from York haberdashery features a range of goods including perfumes soaps creams and powders. It mentions miscellaneous items such as hats underwear and grooming items, with several brands and product types noted in a fragmented catalog style.
The council discussed permits and rents including an exemption for Mrs. Muke and license renewals for properties on Mortanales. Building applications by Guerrell Lopez Moot Speck Reed were granted with some rejections pending fuller details. Tenders for Botanto and drainage works were accepted and repair plans for Mallabury bathing hole continued. Contractor work on New Grenfell Head progresses with surface gravel and top-dressed sand plans.
Fragmented OCR notes describe horse racing results, cattle and wool trades, auctions, and local notices. Names include Mr J F Sweeney and Fleming Yiraket day, with sparse dates and places. The text references Homebush and Verdant Park events, stock sales, and clothing auctions.
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