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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1926
Page
3
Premier Langshien announces plans to go to the London market for a loan of 41,260,000 for city railways and the harbor bridge. Jarbor HoMeue members said Tamathurt may not play the whrome man wet without government counsel as Jag and Cann challenge the cabinet strategy.
Perth report says a 19 year old daughter fatally shot her father William Clark after a dispute with his wife present. The weapon used was a rifle and the suspect faces a murder charge as authorities detain her at Coltup.
A husband and wife and two children narrowly escaped when a motor boat capsized near Wellington. The ferryman saved the woman and child as the craft sank, leaving the man to assist others and ensure all reached safety.
Australian wool sale reports indicate yesterday's auction saw weaker demand for good to super merino wools despite strong competition. Prices remained below December levels as buyers hesitated on high grades.
A group of armed bandits attacked a New York bound train, killing a large number of passengers and seizing about 300 000 in valuables. Reports say the bodies were later found beyond recognition and the attackers fled toward Mexico, with officials naming General Purratta tied to the incident.
Fragmentary historical notice describing price reductions and delivery issues for Ford items, with references to Sydney and Newcastle, costs and travel for a family, and scattered names. Content is garbled and nonstandard, limiting coherent facts beyond generic transport and pricing notes.
A garbled but lively notice details Forbes on Anniversary Day with motor races swimming carnival and entertainment. It mentions local businesses like Black's Store and the Forbes Advocate offering services and ads. The piece references venues such as the Vundaborg Hotel and Salisbury, plus various vendors and promotions.
Grenfell Juniors defeated Parkes by 384 to 265 at Grenfell on Sunday. Top scorers for Grenfell included S. McCabe 100 Rumble 64 not out Beasley 63 L. McCabe 76 and Shaw 48. Parkes bowlers included 8. McCabe 8 for 37 and Wickers 2 for 79.
J. Mason of Parkes trains Seutin Sennaml Avaunt a pony that won praise at Viewrin Park, with Merritt in charge earlier. The mare has shown form in Sydney and against Hite Suns, though she has yet to win a race, while other noted horses like Outaver on Rock and Valicare’s dam Puntana are mentioned in race notes and ownership updates.
In a crowded program at Orange, Maid en Handicap results show West and Shuskuly among top finishers. The Flying Handicap sees True Wish prevail by a length with Casualty and Pennyform in podium positions, while King’s Mo and The Snipe also place in the same event.
The Strand presents a double feature with Hold Your Breath and Schilattin starring Dorothy Devore and others. Aerial and Western shorts follow. Friday shows include Rattles and a slate of amateur acts plus comedies and dramatic pieces in a bustling cinema program.
Fragmentary notice mentions a special line of menswear trousers with pockets priced 20/6 to be sold at Amal and Prattey. The text also references swimming in Condobollo and printing office stationery with pride, attributed to an Advocate, suggesting a mixed local advertisement or notice from a bygone era.
JT Woods Auctioneer offers a genuine unreserved clearing sale of farming outfits in New Urentett Row Wandury. All items in good order and on display. Sale to be held in February with full dates and catalog to follow in a later issue.
An obituary notice details the death and funeral plans for Edna Sie and Win Crane of Camden. The article notes family mourners and reflects on the lives of the deceased in a Camden parish context.
McNeilly Crampton & Martin publish notices offering protection services and private security. They announce enforcement of orders from the manager at Lords Place Orange with a forthcoming Saturday event. They solicit inquiries by telegram and promise prompt availability and remittance by return mail.
Property listing describes a private subdivision and Roselea Estate with multiple paddocks and fenced enclosures. It highlights freehold tenure, four paddocks, stockyards, timber, water access, and inspection by arrangement. Contact A. Tierhurst, Surveyor and Auction Agent, Main Street, Orenpell.
Clearing sale at Rawson estate including crossbred ewes and Merino rams lots of sheep cattle horses and extensive farming implements plus household furniture and a Dodge motor car. Sale to begin at 12 o clock noon with luncheon provided.
The text appears as a garbled fragment about pride and ownership among men. It lacks clear names, places, dates, or events to identify a specific news item or action.
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