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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1928
Page
4
Fragmentary text from a period notice mentions a church service, a minister, a platform scale sale, and a weight capacity in a sparsely legible OCR fragment. Contains names and miscellaneous pricing cues but lacks full context.
Impounded on November 29, 1BE7 by the P.P. Dosrd of TEM Conagbortu Mond the Yellow Creamy Calving high Mareen or anddie kristad T 8wid over Non wan aboulder. Impounded on January 4 by T. Febb off the wregers Red amd Whitn Heitor nay brenda rlaibta. Also on January 7 one Roan and White Bull with no brass visible. Not released will be sold on Thursday January 1910.
A Borbae Branda branch meeting of the ALP is set for Saturday at Goulia's Vandecberg Hotel. The gathering will begin at 7.80 pm and include Hon. Ber as a speaker.
Tenders are invited and will be received up to 6 pm on the 7th day for the supply to the share at Gene fortes Meat Milk and Bread during the current half year. Proforma invoices and particulars may be obtained from the undersigned Jas Edwards Queen Street TC Jago Ship Ofles Various varieties of Pure Seed to purity etc Thos Ml
A fragmentary OCR style note hints at travel by a father figure along unnamed routes, mentioning miles and a mood of waning light. The garbled text suggests prose poetry or diary style from a historical page, with unclear dates or places but strong sense of journey and contemplation.
Parker and colleagues express gratitude to Matron McLean the Star of the District Hospital and friends for their assistance during a bereavement period.
In memoriam of our dear mother who departed this life on January 4 1920 two years ago unveiled by Berlovin sons Aub and Ernest Payne. Competen maid apply Mrs Broadbest Spring Street. For sale one four room weatherboard villa over sheets of tin on the cor would make good motor abode. Small cheap apply Advocate Office.
The Forbes Musical Society announces its first rehearsal at the Methodiet Rehout Hall on Tuesday next. All members and prospective attendees are urged to attend. Signed J Brown, Hon. Lee.
Fragmented local report details weather outlook and community happenings. Mentions schools, hospital visits, and a town event with officials overseeing a public gathering. Reflects period voice and scattered names, places, and dates amid a damaged OCR page.
The Premier signals autonomy for shire and municipal councils and the creation of district assemblies to decentralise NSW governance. The plan, shaped by Judge Cohen’s report, would place water, roads, and major works under district councils with central subsidies, while land education health and railway matters shift to local bodies under broader district control.
A fragmentary report notes Western footballer Aine Mille and Chenfy admired as a representative for Wieald tub. It covers a public examination into the insolvency of Frank Wohl at the Hankrupeey Court, with details of a bankruptcy petition, a hotel’s takings, and inquiries about assets and pension. The session adjourned with creditors present and further proceedings planned at Farhad.
Alderman Meagher spoke on public safety and police patrols at night as impounding and removal actions were discussed. The Debating Club committee led by Forbes will hold a Town Hall meeting tonight to consider the program and invite new members for the forty year cycle of activity.
At the January council meeting Alderman Crippen urged adherence to the carnival plan and highlighted efforts to stage the event on January 28. Police noted property damage in Vintorte Park and aldermen urged faster lighting and security measures, with debate over reprimands and policy actions ongoing.
A fortnightly report notes Te Torber waterworks supplied 9,307,000 gallons, averaging 600,000 daily for connected population. Discussions touch on purchase of Tito station by Moviespiot Cuuwells with Lands Department contact and ongoing electrical, lighting, and public works considerations.
The article recounts residents and visitors from Forbes and nearby towns taking extended holidays in Sydney and Coogee areas. It notes families traveling together, Xmas trips, and plans to extend stays, with mentions of K. Ford and others, plus a municipal meeting approving an apprenticeship and a Works department project on Forbes.
A confused OCR fragment describes shop notices at Chandlers Store and town stalls with prices for drinks and goods. It mentions an upcoming event on Thursday the 1st and a race or dog event with figures like Hugo and Stugrens, outlining bets, animals, and a general sense of local commerce and entertainment.
Local mayor denounces The Advocate in a heated on the record exchange concerning masthead and opinion pages. Alderman Twogood criticizes management for perceived bias as city business continues amid a disputed editorial.
The coroner and jury heard testimony on the death of Maud Marker age 48 from apparent asphyxia after a cart and horse incident. Witnesses described the event near Forben Sjarrey, and explanations were offered by Harold Cowell and other locals.
Racing notes list multiple divisions with mares and colts, including Borgara Unhus Rvaddom, Alteration Vanianen, Boneual Jare Baby ring Haciene, and Mappy New Cay. Mentions include Bavermaine, Golden Varo Olden Uriet, Cadence Smaplanic, Menbole Roma Oil, and Royal Packet across first and second divisions.
A garbled OCR excerpt references visitors, a Disney ad, farms, a venue named Jotei with aBoal oma, and a comment about a battery and a man named Weowt. It mentions April and a factory line in a vague, non coherent ad-like text.
Telegraphic items report on various wartime and industrial developments. The piece notes searches for missing vessels and forced landings in rugged inland areas, plus union actions in Australia and London. It mentions ship crews, industrial tensions, and government measures affecting transport and labor.
A battered 1940s theater page surveys wartime productions from Broadway to regional stages. It notes Harman’s surrendering of a role to a peered performance, calls out actors like Cynthia Seoskiey and Alew Minhard Cortes, and mentions a range of titles and venues, including a Callievolt roma and a layer of experimental works amid rationing and shifting audiences.
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