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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 13, 1940
Page
5
A terse council note indicates help for militia men in camp as delegates report on damo ee sem nt Ua ater bey Uh imoeuing. President GM Geib leads the committee issuing a cautious yet firm statement on aid to farmers and camp security.
An auction advertisement lists a high class selection of household furniture and effects to be sold Saturday February 17 at 30 Spring Street opposite Strand Theatre. Items include tables, chairs, cupboards, chairs, coffee table, dressers, wardrobes, and various decorative pieces. The notice describes the sale as part of the Forbes Horse Sale by W. R. Martin & Co and mentions drawers, chests, and a range of domestic furnishings.
Fragmentary report describes weather, crowds, and a foray into public events. Reading is obscured but references a score or amount and a local scene with voices and crowds. Names and places are unclear, but activity touches on a public gathering and a monetary figure.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions names and a possible key relation between Aufher Meghes, Grucesien Dew, and Wil Prist. The readable text is sparse, with no clear event, place, date, or organization to anchor a fuller report.
Fragmented page from The Chief Correspondence Thursday Night meeting discusses support for a candidate and campaign events. It references the Earnors Association and various local officials, with scattered notes on dates, meetings, and campaign actions.
The Farmers and Co operative wool report notes 13,900 bales surveyed from multiple districts including the Souter, Upper Hunter, and Central West. Strong exports and price activity are recorded with notable regional demand and substantial consignments in the February market.
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