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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1929
Page
7
Hina received communications from W. H. L. McKennie to offer by public auction six parcels of land near Bridge via YM Streets and Grange Roth, for sale about end of February. Further particulars to follow. Chandler Last AGN reuse.
The readable text shows scattered mentions of vehicles motorcycles and a few personal names. It reads like an OCR dump with no clear single incident or event to summarize into a cohesive news item.
A fine collection of precious stones is laid in shop windows for the past night and day. Buyers may meet the stones in any form at prices from y0. Mention of a birthstone for January and garnet noted.
A fragmented 1920 item lists names and places in a social column. It mentions Forbin, Margaret Ssanahai, O'Rourke, Mrs. Mo J. Kelly, Nurinl Conmtanle, Gavin, John Meagher & Co, Thomas Garosey, My Garneny, Miss Edus Patrik, A. Patrick, G. Glovur, Cire hublin generation, and many others, with references to Sydney, Melbourne, and Forben. The note describes visitors, holidays, donations, and local civic events.
A tarnished clipping reports extreme daily highs and lows with dates ranging from 1904 to 1948. It cites data from the Meteorological Bureau in Metbourne and lists numerous record values including highs near 106 degrees and lows around 28 degrees across many months.
The death of Archbishop Lees is reported with sparse details from Malburne. The notice mentions local clerical figures and a funeral alignment, indicating obituaries and church leadership changes within the community.
Parken municipality valuations show figures from January 1 with notable tallies. The text preserves an obituary mention of Archbishop Leen and biographical notes on Miss Josune Mary Linnelt and her marriage in London.
In a tight Bedgerabong race Permont took the lead after a late barrier and held on to win by two lengths over Yarra Jack and Flan. Negront, Bronzer, Ambersine and others chased, with Noxrool failing to surge at the finish. Time 1.71.6.
Temperature readings fell compared with prior registrations across several districts with figures noted for Wad Inealay and Rivey roattigs. The racing section lists horses such as Brown George and Yarran Jack with odds and results, describing a close finish and betting activity at the AngRy Handicap event.
A thatched weatherboard cottage in Wowbal was burnt to ashes after a blaze started about 1 o clock. The local fire brigade fought the flames gingerly, the structure recently occupied by Mrs West and family who were away holidaying at Leura. The fire brigade reported damage valued at £60. The cause of the outbreak is not known.
A fragmented report notes a Salvation Army meeting in London where Thorn Chink Depend asks General Booth to retire from chief command. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Aldermen debate permanent engineer appointment at the Fortes Municipal Council as friction among workers prompts calls for a special meeting and inquiry into pumping station conditions described as unsafe and poorly maintained.
A garbled list of horse names and placings appears to outline Moorefield selections for various races. Names include Nina Blankney Jan Hep Mdives and Kina Crows with numbers suggesting positions or odds. The text mixes race labels and entries such as Three-year old Hep and Moorefield Hep without clear outcomes.
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