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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 04, 1927
Page
2
Public notice lists Gramaphones and violins repaired while you wait along with a broad sale of farm and motor parts. Names such as Prescott and Mathew B. Goods include tractors engines and motors with references to repairs and farm equipment. The notice advertises showroom items like Buicks Fords and other autos and mentions a sale event at a local shop with details about posts and pricing.
Mr and Mrs Lew Colftix of Norris U U die sincerely thank DF Malt for Dis ailwotlon Ant Kiindaees to oar Hiitle and Hien for recent Linieness.
Fragmentary OCR reports two prayer services listed for Sunday with names Forbes Liam and Tam Gunnhughland and a 2 pm or 3 pm time, but readable details are incomplete and unclear.
Sunday services are planned across church venues with morning prayers and a communion service. Local clergy invite all parishioners to join in worship and community fellowship.
A fragmented notice touts fencing materials and pest control services with unclear branding and unclear discounts. It mentions replacing fences and potential costs while referencing names and locations in distorted text. The readable parts suggest a promotion or advertisement for fencing and pest services.
A garbled historical notice describes a Thursday sale at a souk and shipping of wheat cargoes to Europe, with fragmented references to bags, cargos, and a reward for a lost watch. It also mentions local carnival scenes, a missing watch, and a job opportunity in a nearby town.
A fragmentary report describes the Wamboyne races and a meeting of local groups. It mentions witnesses, attendance, and community figures, with scattered references to university events, retirements, and social duties. The text is garbled but highlights local figures and upcoming civic concerns.
A large crowd gathered for a successful Combined Band Carnival held Friday evening at Yletupla Park despite friendly conditions. The event featured marching bands, colorful decorations, and a strong community turnout with performances by local groups and a finale that drew praise from attendees.
An obituary honors a Past Master of the local lodge and longtime community figure. The piece notes his leadership during funeral rites and references associates and a ceremonial undertaker, with emphasis on his stature within the organization and his passing.
Readable fragments show The World Bowling Club action amid rain and wind. Follows schedules, rinks, and events across Monday to Wednesday with mentions of players Forbes Hayman Prow and local teams including Furie Grange and Western.
Weather favored the New Year’s swimming carnival. The program included adult riding trials, a juvenile sprint, and a diving event with competitors like Corky Crippe, Vida Mamlivan, C Wood, and W Mathews. Judges and officials preside as spectators attend the Lew Fray baths and the nearby venue hosts a series of races and demonstrations.
A man identified as Denpeey Siow appears before A. Arnold in Betty Seauloun court on a New Year matter. The record notes prior appearances and ongoing security concerns, with references to an associate named Monti and a previous three month term for an unrelated offense.
A boxing fight and attractions filled the Town Hall for Forbes Hospital Popular Girl event. About 120 people attended with music by Soore's Orchestra, raising funds toward Miss Murphy's candidacy and supporting the competition.
An out break affected the Geeron area near Messrs Morgan with several wagons and numerous people arriving at the scene. The fire spread toward Wareoo and En Ve stations posing danger of further outbreaks. Fire fighters, aided by local help and the railway, worked to control the blaze, with heavy losses reported and the community mobilizing to assess damage and prevent further spread.
Report from the Wambo meeting details racing action and predictions for New Year fixtures. Notable performances include Nedan and Vanalyn with strong showings, while expectations rise for upcoming meets at Wambo and adjacent venues.
A garbled 19th century column blends fashion, household tips, and moral observations. It references hosiery, parasols, and the era’s women’s roles, with scattered mentions of shops, names, and places, amid disjointed social commentary and advice on love and marriage.
Fragmented notes describe film scenes at The Strand and Chinatown themed pieces. Mentions include Tosveht, Hynes Inlet, a will, a Woolworth store, and a 1888 Hillarliniy story with crowning glory. A Friday special section hints at performances and local notices with scattered names and events.
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