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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
6
Heavy showers lash the region with hail and high winds. A deadly storm tears through Farmstead and nearby properties causing widespread damage. The town mourns pioneer pastor Andrew Wood, aged around 70, who died suddenly Friday night, prompting community tributes and funeral arrangements.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a local agency and several names, places, and events. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but indicate notices or promos involving individuals and venues in a regional area.
The Worthier area faced a sequence of storms from Sunday to Tuesday. A dust storm swept through for about a quarter hour, followed by showers and cooling rain. Tuesday brought heavy thunderstorms and around two hours of rain totaling 13 inches, with ongoing weather alerts and embankment concerns. Local residents and officials prepare for war news editions and community updates as residents assist a wounded Private Sheait, awaiting discharge after injuries.
A fragmented notice from Wheatley and Martel auctioneers in Eugowra details a sale of various machinery and stock. It lists names such as Ageneheneinde-Sissuy liner Marhinery and Clutterbuck Iru with references to Pawan Baas Mamures and Northern Ausitraive Bay, noting that the sale were to be conducted in any part of the ajstriet.
The district endures heavy winds and dust with occasional lightning and rain as a strong cold front moves through. Wheat farming continues amid snowmelt and rising waters. a local resident, Mr Hood, dies after a long illness, with funeral held Friday at the cemetery. A sea of friends attend, with Rev. PAL Wing officiating and Miss K Mood among mourners. Ship news notes mail delays due to snow and reports on Allied advances and military actions in Europe, including references to Beersheba and other campaigns.
A large meeting of farmers at Greatett heard Mesars Lindley and Walker discuss meat versus wheat postwar supply. They urged Australia to export about 100 million bushels of wheat at war end to boost shipping and markets.
Sunday February 24 191% Forbes hosts 10 am children's service 1 am mating and 7 30 pm rivensong at Eugowra 2 04 pm Rev HH Mirrington February 24 Forbes 1 am and 10 pm Daroobalgie 4 am Rev PR Swyny Forbes 11 am Daron ialelo 3 pm Mr Wesley Watson Forbes 7 20 pm Mr Woods March 10 Forbes 11 am 7 30 pm Mr Scoble March 17 Forbes Tinmi and 7 20 pm Daroobulgie 2 pm Rev FR Bwyny and
George Tolkurst Bogan Gate Hotel announces the opening of a new up to date building with ample accommodations and first class tea, inviting the public to visit and enjoy the latest conveniences and spirits.
Robinson Machinery announces agents for H. SDS Ltd and Robinson & Co of India Level, listing Federal Harvesters Peacock Winnower Vows and other farm and garden equipment including cultivators fertilisers and earth scoops. The notice notes supply of a full class of farm tools and accessories through the agency.
Fragmentary notice lists E Austen of Kanklan Street Forbes and an elderly man of 98 who married thrice. The text references a Norwegian name, a fisherman, and a long smoking habit but is largely garbled.
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