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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
2
Mrs. J. O'Reilly reports a severe tote event at Waterview Goolagons on Wednesday. Vulvavle bay station incident involved Young Ciiiet Nala, a horse that died from tetanur in a tragedy noted by the observer.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a Tarbes depot event involving inoculation and a claim that over 200 persons were involved two years ago. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
A report from Oveston on New Grentell road notes a fine crop this year with 18 farmers in Moky area. White wheat yields average eight to ten tons per field, with many already stored and sold totaling about 1200 tons.
Fragmentary sports item notes a fishing or outdoor event with names Musors Tou Jim and 4 L4H Widte. Mentions an hour long effort, a performance value, and a location near Wongujog with unclear details about weights and participants. Ends with a reference to Hooked fullrtee.
The readable fragments indicate a Sunday registration at the post office for a lottery or numbers event. Names are unclear. several lines mention people knorklme aout and Dave, with references to holidays and money.
Fragmented OCR notes reference increased expenditure and management wages on a street project. Details are garbled including names and figures, but suggest a four year trend with a large wage bill and local office communications.
A garbled paragraph notes a gathering at the town hall on Tamaday with attendees seeking remarks and a plan to proceed. The fragmented text mentions the penmates and ward, with unclear references to time and actions.
Fragmented OCR text references property, stock, and a business dispute involving persons and places. Key names and details are garbled, leaving uncertain specifics about actions, ownership, or dates.
A crowd gathers at the hospital as Matron My QP Malron organizes a donations drive. Donors include Mes Kuk, Vensing, AF AP, Raymond, Sony, Sweeney, Jul Menehir, Cat Tandy, Wish Men Croft, Reliattor, Showa Stone Urmsted, Me Tatas, Venetaltw Ara Howey, Jelly, Mrs Mead, Mrs Hadi, J Paprandy and others contributing fruits flowers toys and assorted goods.
A garbled account mocks a Belle Company figure at Hee Beach Town Hall amid a theater scene. The piece mentions Kearhlin Wancy and Slee Fort fetid with a sensational motif about capturing readers and a courtroom tale.
Disorder and drunkenness charges dominate a Forbes Court session with 191 people charged for drinking and related conduct. Another 131 individuals faced charges of unspecified breakage and disorderly behavior, with names and ages garbled but indicating a broad municipal crackdown.
A fragmented wartime notice reports Private Syjin Sloane returning to Korves Unis after invaliding home. It lists several other soldiers, deaths, wounds, and local discussions from a Saturday Shire Committee meeting, including remarks on service, duty, retirement, and local trades.
Eyward Arthur Good, age four, died Sunday in a Forbes hospital after a fever and grip. The son of a man connected with a mining firm, he had shown much promise before falling ill toward the end of December. The funeral was held in the England cemetery chapel with the Rev. FW Swing conducting.
The community mourns Harry Forbes a well known resident died recently at his Bitahinnn's Tore home. The funeral service was held at the local Catholic center with attendance from neighbors and friends.
A garbled court ledger lists items from clerk duties to municipal appeals, driver and trader registrations, child protection summons, and public notices. Mentions applications in court licensing, elections, exemptions, and pension related matters with scattered names and actions.
The obituary notes a large Cowra service for Mrs O'Dwyer who died after a long illness on January 2. Survived by her husband Moy O'Trnyei and a large family including five daughters and seven sons. The funeral, held at the church and graveside, attracted wide attendance and honored her long life with family present.
The readable lines mention bowling evaluation totals for a team or event, with several personal names such as Lois, Kay Young, Audie, and Ruth Jones. Place names include South Forkion and Kiev La, with dated references like 25d. The text is garbled but centers on a bowling score tally and participant list.
A reader laments poor chrysanthemum blooms and shares garden anecdotes. The note mentions Marguerite varieties, neighborly garden work, and a request for advice on improving flower variety and timing. The text blends personal garden observations with requests for horticultural guidance.
An uneven OCR note reports an advertisement page headed Forbes Advocate. It mentions reading sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays and a Rosway Roswiday area resident Miss MiCopaul. The garbled text references a garden, more items at home, and an advertising schedule with a proprietor W. Browninld.
Fragmented OCR notes suggest talks of a national party may influence Australian politics with mentions of Mr Tyan Queensland Senator Amer and Liberal Reform references. It indicates possible preparation for an April or May election and calls for Liberals to prepare.
Fragmented OCR text depicts a chaotic report on a hearing about a dose or damage issue involving Gres and a mix of garbled place names and terms. Readable entities include a Tuesday reference and mentions of EAH and EH HUN. The overall topic centers on a messy town hearing and alleged world lugs.
The text presents a garbled Pubiy column fragment with disrupted names and phrases, mentioning a war league themed event and partial references to Sidney, Hijo, Yentrary rail, and a routine. The readable portion hints at a local sports or political league title but lacks coherent details.
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