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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
2
Incomplete OCR fragment describes a event at the Foeing Stunielpal Yardy near Moana with individuals Waemony, Keagr and Butler named as participants or related figures. The text is garbled and provides no clear date or outcome.
A DARCE will be added at the Forbes Town Hall on Friday March 13 with Black's Orchestra performing. Supper and ticket options include double tickets 7/6 and single 1900 sine 0 till.
A fragment notes refined comfortable accommodation at The Anchor Age located at 2 Pittwater Road Manly. It cites Jo off Beach at North Steyne and directs correspondence to Miss A Malton Proprietions.
John Field of Black Street North Ulli records gratitude for a rheumatic ailment treatment by B Silva, a macnour and herbalist at Victoria Hotel Porben. He notes months of work and restoration of health, praising Silva's skilled care and recovery within a month.
Fragmented OCR note lists church service times and locations with multiple garbled lines. Mentions Radiant Living and various times including 12 am 72.10 pm and 10 a m with references to February 25 and Parishes such as Conobalie near Warroo. The legible items indicate Presbyterian church services across unspecified places and dates.
Wanted notices seek applicants for work on a municipal branch of farming with moderate temperate conditions. Apply to REYMOND & SOB, LTD. The MAN, Porbo.
Fragmentary report notes a notable 51 gift to a family in Newtown Hood and references a key value in Angla/Ta at. It mentions a 64 minute duration and a woman with experience, plus wages of nine pounds per week.
A Geviernt Mepling wfse members of the above Club will by hell at he Shunt of Atte, Redwornbemy. PALA0 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 4. DARCY. Secretary.
Fragmentary obituary notice references a death in 1916 with dates in November and December, mentions a Robert and a family relation, and notes a family pathway through a mother and sister. The legible portions indicate a memorial style entry with personal relations.
A fragmented report discusses Mr Shepherd and the court process, focusing on remand decisions at Forbe and the limits of penal discretion. It critiques the handling of bail and magistrates, emphasizing justice and public perception. The text is dense with legal phrasing and era-specific terms.
Keane and Butler announce forthcoming sales coordinated by Myers Roane and Butler. Listings include property and land sales at various locations such as Hobmuary 26 and Man fun Parke with accounts and details of items to be sold.
An OCR fragment describes a harvest festival event with church officials arranging a fire, and expressions of sympathy for Purbes wives. It mentions thanks and a note about charity activities and following charitable omens. The text is garbled with names such as Shea Witer Chaffee and Porben on Bumfay HPn.
Fragmentary report outlines unemployed individuals seeking work, with claims of imminent hiring and public notices about anticipated job openings. It notes a representative’s reference to an advertised notice and mentions local officials and managers in connection with the alleged situation.
A garbled report from Forbes Intermediate High School describes a disrupted meeting with mention of the mayor and a formal inquiry. It references a protest or interference by officials and notes scholars’ activities and potential remedies, but the text is largely unreadable and fragmented.
A night blaze gutted a storehouse belonging to Stokun Fiotats near Lewis. J Lowin reported contents mostly 60 dozen empty barrels and chat urns salvaged. Firemen contend a wall may have collapsed from a bucket of walnuts, with origin still unclear, yet the mystery remains.
A detailed record from a horse auction notes selection of animals sold by Messrs Robinson and Hillyard and partners Taylor and Westar at Wellington NSW. Prices ranged up to £83 for best stock with several entries fetching £40 to £10, buyers from across the state attended as consignments and future operations were planned.
A misreadable item highlights a surge of interest in Studebaker vehicles this week. The piece notes the models including popular names and mentions pricing around £420 with 12 months’ rover service on all cars. Local agents such as HJ Sullivan promote the Studebaker line.
A fragmentary OCR item lists hospital donations and supplies for February, naming several individuals and items such as vegetables, linen, mutton, and small goods. The readable names include Mrs. Byrarkew, Mr. Cannraghm, and Mrs. Towhrangqueinons, with various household and food items noted.
A garbled OCR item lists players and times for a Sunday cricket match. It names Conway, Delany, Muire, Rath, Gale, White, J. Thomas, Nixon, Peery, Willie, and others with partial club references and a 10 40 schedule, but many names and details are unclear.
Unclear text reports Grenfell cricketers will not travel to Sydney or play on Sunday. Message indicates cancellation or postponement altering arrangements for upcoming match.
In Porting Police Court James Malvolar Warren faced a charge of driving while intoxicated and was held under the influence of liquor. He received a fine of 1 for crashing into a railway gate and was ordered to pay damages. Also named are Andrew Hyves and Glennie Fuge in related street and vehicle offences with varied sentences.
Fragmentary OCR reports a North HU candidate event planned for a Wednesday afternoon in March, with Dalton welcomed and organized by a local group. Details are unreadable, but the item references a community meeting aimed at supporting a candidate before a regional decision.
The telegram notes vast wheat damage and shrinking stocks amid 4/4 1594 auction activity. It reports Professor Hurklitt of Sydney University returning from a tour and asserts the world stands at the dawn of major preventative medical advances, including a cancer treatment.
Local Forbes community reports celebrate milestones and roles. A student, Miss Momb Cheather, earns a scholarship at Farben Intermediate, earning a free university place and cash prize. Frontier officials, including Mr. CHIME Gov, move duties at the Local Land Board. Weddings, birthdays, and social gatherings mark the week, with dances, toasts, and village visits highlighted.
Jotting notes describe a sale of work linked to the Methodists Harvest Fest at the Metropolitan Hotel and a tailoring display from Austen and Pratley. Emphasizes affordable ready to wear for men women and children, with tailored suits and stock priced from low pounds shillings to mid range, inviting shoppers to attend starting tomorrow at 97th Street and nearby shops.
A crowded schedule promises sensational film bites at The Chymnal Palace including Hells Mate and The Cyelial. The programme features romance, action, and a new montage with stars Charis Jones and William Fox. Community donations support Mr Keane and friends on a winter tour.
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