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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1925
Page
2
A family disagreement over holiday rumors alleges that a man named Charles Roger Torr was acquitted in court. The report claims Kerr injuries were minor, police evidence showed no serious damage, and the cane will not be burned before the court.
A correction states that the small building destroyed in the blaze at Pymont’s, St. Thomas, was not insured. The earlier notice misattributed the insurance to the wrong property and has been amended.
A major sheep sale is planned for Friday January 16 at Goonoe Whatton near Teoval. Approximately 6600 Dead Axe aherp will be offered for auction. Mewrn Abel Wilkins and Mo OF Wailiygran act as the auctioneers and will provide detailed particulars.
A Cuatmore Gun case remains open as authorities seek clues after a Sunday incident between Warroo and Jemulong Brite. A reward is offered for information leading to the return of the item.
Applications are invited from country parts for the local World Future Bristan Motor Cytion agency. Very attractive remuneration offered. Communicate for full particulars to reach indicated contact.
Amid a shortage of able builders, Sweeney faces delays as contractors shrink from bidding on county projects. Officials warn of postponed milestones while seeking new firms to handle upcoming jobs.
Fragmentary report recalls the arrival of the first steam engine on the Lachlan, noting debates over motive power and efficiency. Mentions Dr Fluybort and a claim about a 1688 Draught to Warton with a warning that earlier engines were inadequate.
An upbeat notice invites all to the upcoming dancing event on the Forban bowls green. Organizers promise a masterful day and a pleasant evening with music and social dancing. Next Thursday evening attendees are urged to join for a enjoyable night.
The readable parts mention garden, Herveuen, and names like Tonia Alter with cryptic actions Load rewanil and Apply. No coherent event or date is clear. Entities are fragmentary and no definite incident or outcome can be established from the fragment.
A blaze at Bogan Gate Hotel spreads through the main building and surrounding rooms. Firefighters work quickly to contain the flames, with w orkers removing debris as the hall and laundry area are affected. Weather calm aids efforts as crews secure the site and prevent spread to adjacent structures.
Out poor text reports upcoming Jemalong Shire council meeting set for Friday January 16 with exchange notes directed to Porta and books instead of the old TPO.
At the last meeting the health officer Mr Cater applied for a travelling allowance for the wife of a deceased man. The Mayor referred the matter to the Finance committee after council discussion.
A fragmentary report describes a New Year’s night fire scare after a park blaze drew attention from local workers and visitors. Authorities note possible arson amid ongoing efforts to control flames and prevent further incidents.
On Tuesday a defendant named Twat faced multiple vagrancy charges. Thomas Dawson received a fine of £1 with related penalties. The report notes remands and a hospital admission amid unclear details, with references to Isma and Imqpurr in a disrupted court narrative.
Fragmented OCR sports item noting local events at The School of Art on Anal day. Mentions Parker water lovers, Hay seed and Boalans, Tom Crawford, 119 members, and a Thursday night meeting for a Manning of 119. References Forbes memorial and a local auction movement with odd spellings and phrases.
A cloudburst hit Orange on Saturday causing extensive flood damage in town and surrounding areas. Overflow from a storm sewer breached walls and carried debris into streets, with one man named Eden reported among those harmed. Two others, nicknamed Beathy and Twe Thak, were swept away and later found drowned. several bodies recovered as rescue teams searched the area.
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A Forbes area column recalls residents and visitors departing for holidays, health matters, and small accidents. It mentions Mr Hector Munro, Mr Grogah, Mr Chiaholm, Mr Crow, Mr Conway, and others in Forbes and nearby towns. A private hospital report notes Sir W. Catera’s family and local health concerns, with several trips to Sydney and Parkes for medical care.
A ministerial letter from Le All Control Board dated December 30 1984 thanks a reader for pointing out a newspaper paragraph on weighing wheat at Sorben. It details arranging roadwork to level weighbridge approaches and to deploy city weighbridges with longer arms for accuracy. It mentions action to be taken at Mile Joy and Forhien and notes ongoing coordination with Mr Haevon CMof Trat tie Manager.
Evidence is presented on a 1 percent proposal to connect water from the Lachine River area for irrigation. The commission discusses a project costing 1,413,000 pounds with potential storage at Lake Curgeliicn and a 62,000 pound improvement. Additional works include reconfirming low water barriers between Goolagonk and Bouvelll at an estimated 26,000 pounds.
JOTTINGS. An array of items advertised includes a large sale at Anglesey Park Forbes with auctioneers Keane and Buyer on Wednesday, January 15. Also promoted are new spring and autumn suits from Buckland Dow. various garments, hats, and fancy goods. a Chevrolet advertisement. and Millinery by Mrs Bathwate. The notice highlights auctions, land sales, and a range of goods available at Audten and Pritley’s.
Friends and colleagues gathered Saturday morning to honor J M O'Dwyer departing Forbes. A presentation by Me Flannery praised his work and the gall lab project while prayers and warm wishes accompanied his long service and plans for a hopeful future.
The fragmentary text mentions Melbourne and Coxipeny with references to bodies and missing aims. The garbled lines imply a body, a court, and possible investigations but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes.
A chaotic OCR note describes John Matthews a 19 year old painter trapped by a mare inside a large bear cylinder near Lathgow. The fragment mentions a dash and a mule with unclear action, suggesting a fatal or dangerous incident with fiery surroundings and rescue attempts.
Shipping dispute worsens as sailors strike and ships across Sydney harbor idle. Officials from the Shipping Bureau seek to resume cargo work. workers demand fair wages and harbor labor reforms. The stalemate risks regional trade and draws attention to broader federation labor issues.
A large morning tennis event drew about 1200 players to the White Chiy Qunrte venue for a country level competition. The day featured extensive participation and a busy schedule across multiple courts.
The expenses of the Bigliah qulok ot tur are estimated at bepwoun 128,000 ua 30,900. The fragmentary note lists a substantial budget figure, suggesting a costly venture related to a cricket project.
Fragmentary report shows cricket attendance figures and a dated record. It mentions a total attendance figure and a large monetary amount linked to a performance or event, with garbled phrasing surrounding the numbers.
A partial note discusses cleaning wool and marking wool packs. It references Mabie stain and various names, with unclear purpose of prang. The text mentions table Mhire im wool and the etolert, fons marking of hepp, indicating a method or issue at the wool processing site.
A coroner's inquest reported death by self harm at Matthews Keeney on a Saturday night. Faulty telephone hindered details. verdict recorded as death by their own action. Burial and proceedings followed at the local nearby working place yesterday.
Wednesday program at The Strand Theatre arranged with Mailon Thamres features The Love Man di and Cold Stel. Also shows The Barday and the Roo with Alice Lake and NewBeery and A Woman of No Importance from the novel. Saturday presents shadows of Badad and Yandi Arama with Jueh Hoxie and more films. Some listings mention Bars Nir Youth and The Gown lie amid a busy week of cinema.
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