Drowning tragedies at Forbes and nearby districts
A scattered report details multiple drowning incidents in the Forbes region including two daughters of My T. Connelly, and mentions Tar Wwe, China fama burial, and a local hunting display. Forbes rainfall and heat records are noted, with MacPhillamy and Crown returning in local elections without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla 5
Nalta
Meg Connally
T. Connelly
Forbin
Ware
Wingusni
Burky Turner
Forbe
Wwe
China Fama
Forbes
Worben
F. Miller
Binib
Porbes
Rath
Jemalong Shire
February election and district notes in Jenolan region
February report lists W. Hi Sly elected Prendant of Jenolan Bhi with 1 month attend. Forbes accountant Aled noted at Goolagong. Fire day and daylight saving mentioned. Hibernian races at Forhey with A Nicholson and MoMA Newell named among attendees. A fire burned 1000 sheep in a barn at an area homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hi Sly
Jenolan
Forbes
Goolagong
Tai
Oldiery' Fund
Docker
Hes Ptr
Freedomn Front
Lance Kirby van Eterton Prislat
Eugowry Po
Aswociaton
Prople
Hibernian
Forhey
Steopenl Ir A. Nicholson
Furheas
Jaye
Moma Newell
Walts
Bam Tre
Unclear local event stirs crowd at town bowling carnival
Fragmented OCR notes describe a summer or carnival scene with a police alert and a crowd reaction. It mentions Mr James Kearney, Purves district, Forbes Farmers union, Toolagong, and A Strickland celebrating a 77th anniversary, but many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kearney
George Laidlay
Forbes Farmers Uni Anortatton Morabong
Toolagong
A. Strickland
Hunde
Resmond Calebrarnd
Forbes Proccedings Reflect Local Village Elections
In Forbes events, Morry Korba defeated Tow Kearney. Neary Webster won a local order post. J J Flannery became president of Forbes Pony Trott Club. Yj Tatou was mayor candidate. Mrs Wallace Hunter elected president of Forbes Ned Crom 2 notes. France's Day in Forbes and Bedgerbone drew significant crowds. a local fundraiser raised £5000 in a Tattermanl's award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Bure Hope ‘Morrie
Korba
Tow Kearney
Bogan Gate
Neary Webster
Dorwan
Orden
J. J. Flannery
Forbes Pony
Trott Club
Tatou
France
Forber
Wallace Hunter
Ned Crom
Joe Hickey
Queenatanity
Bedgerbone
Auguet Strike and Awards Highlight Wartime Rail Disruption
The article notes a seven to four day work cut due to a strike affecting the Ker vice to Forbon. Private Tous Burke receives the Military Medal for valor. The Trumile Show draws crowds while Beyorat Forbes and district farmers head to Sydney. John Grant of "Irmatwood" in Tawganm is linked to a crossing incident with B14 JomypUiling. An accident at Daroobelel works puts an unnamed worker in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tous Burke
Beyorat
Bros
Daroobelel Works
Fornes Hompeal
Ani
Stirving
Forbes Notes and Local Events Amid War Time Draw
A scrambled set of notes describes a hospital dance show at Strollure Ch spiring nights, a Distinguished Conduct Medal awarded to Gunner James Love, birthday celebrations for Mis OE A Strickland, an arm injury at Culurte cyanide works, Reginald Grigor’s capture near Tottenham, Manor Toll at Forbes, and a railway return indicating NSW stations’ business in 1946 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Love
Mir RW
Knight
Mis
Strickland
Bundaburra
Harry Howgh
Reginald Grigor
Tottenham
Forbes
New South Wales
Mystery Racing Event Described in Garbled Report
An obscure OCR readout mentions a horse race or jockey performance with names like Me eS ManPhasiatay and Mii KUL Verywayis, plus places such as Bugawra and War Chont Day. The fragmentary text references a Tour ARL and Forbes, but details are unclear and many words are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syuney
Matton
Bugawra
Kin
Yao
thenDaete
Forbes
Ollihry
Peculiar War Era Notice From Fortes Depot
Fragmented OCR describes a military prison, a guard, and a patrol with a £500 stipend. Mentions Fortes, a convoy or depot, a convent concert, and a mysterious routine involving sergeant and private names. Text is garbled with unclear dates and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Mharkiy
Fergusms
Noorininn
Hiurrin
Fortes
Bette
Allino
Enon
Hugowro
Apette
December council notes and weather warnings reported
December records show Fangeldlor presiding as flowy poising chair while council members, including Virani Liewtenant rei and Cornett, discuss eleven years of service and a private tiernays order. Reports mention Aire R. Toohey of Borinwteat amid rainfall concerns and a recovery of restoration plans for Air e Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fangeldlor
Floaray Pini
Forbes
Wwe
Virani Liewtenant Rei
Cornett
Wah
Tiernays Beotiiee
Aire R
Borinwteat
Mawitan
Desialeme Oui
Aire
Stock, Crops, and Pests From Patersons Curve 1817 Notes
A fragmented 1817 account discusses stock and crop conditions in Forbex district noting Paterson's Curve sowing and the arrival of Ul a wood. It details vaccination gaps, sheep diseases including corkscrew weed, pink eye, and famine risks, with veterinary remedies and economic impacts on wool, lambs, and wool exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
Ula
Forbex
Murnlelad
Shire Coowells
Harley Srasy
Mandy
Tatabil
Aheek
Fragmentary Advert for Kenia Compound and Bay Rum
The readable OCR shows an ill formed ad offering Kenia compound and bay rum with directions and warnings involving a “Principle Australian” and a distributer. The text is garbled but mentions how to mix with rain water and implies a claim of best elements for a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tela Loih
Willia A & CO
Christmas 1917 Poem Fragment Memoriam
Fragmentary wartime verse recalling peace on earth, goodwill to men, and prayers amid conflict. Indistinct lines mention pain, darkness, thunder, and distant alarms, with references to names and places blurred by OCR. The tone is solemn, reflective, and religious, honoring fallen or absent figures.
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Jame
Ned Sayern
Stir Wae
Harry Blook
Nyt
Pram
Urrel
Daroobalgreen
Polbe
Tue
Wae
Potiele
Daty
Che
Teaweny
Wue Patton
Forbes Phaw
Dy W. &. Downing
Tock
Mtte
Fring Nomparn
Tata
Mtofa Brock
Wna
Honetary
Bere
Amd
Totalliuc
LEVIS
Fata
Hefel Town
Nusby
Evrerus
Perss
Aunitalner
Hue
Guaistmas
Dlowda
Nate
Parkes
Dey
Gommigealthi Bank
Hustla
Ard
Australia
Landen
Théward
Rathery
Mem
Bee
Sydney
John Bridge & Co. Ltd
Brisbane
McIlrath
Pital
Ski Red
Alaska
Vay
Kennett
Shastin Libty
Hany
Iis Wie
McIlrath’s Limited Order Department
Pitt and
Goulburn Streets
Murdoch
Panama
Park ST Limited
ST Limited
Ofers
Guinea
Funda
Smart
Ares
Panamas
Nngharade
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