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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1929
Page
3
Event announces a novelty dance with Luxurious Stepewakcie star for hire by appointment at Town Hall Wes u comfort Norman Johnson. Tickets via Miller's Garage and Treanor's Orchestra on Templar Street Treanor's. January 1601 date appears in the listing.
Health Inspector reports gutters along Footpaths town section badly damaged by encroaching trees. Ponds form, water over weekends, risking streets and health. Council debates gutter repairs on Gallows, Templar, Spring, Cross, Shoreim, and nearby streets. Street work to be reviewed and a work plan set for Friday morning.
A lavish film adaptation titled Loves of Carmen stars a vivid actress in the title role. The production centers on Seville and urban passion, highlighting romance, beauty, and cultural tensions amid a dramatic plot set against a grand stage.
A Shire Petition was received on Friday from ratepayers in parts of Parish Mbimblaate and Watt Rocobdgle asking for widening of sections 44 and 13. They claim the Narrow Road 4 is broken and unsafe, proposing wider road and improved alignment. Officials noted potential cost near £7 per note and sought public view on the project and financing.
A junior officer of the Main Roads Board and Parkes Divisional Engineer disputed a claim of faulty construction on Forties Mara den Road. The report found the road properly built, top dressed with loam, and weather conditions to blame for roughness. The Shire official concluded the complaint was unfounded after inspection and expert review.
Article notes a noisy week of local sports and social events with mentions of teams, cups, and gatherings. People including Willayeel, Mr. S McDonnell, and Mrs. Mo Newell are referenced amid wedding plans, purchases, and holiday travel. The piece also reports hospital stays and a general note on flu prevalence.
Local temperatures show framing for Friday through Monday with highs around 99 and lows near 62. River readings indicate low to moderate flow on Friday and Saturday, rising by Monday after a period of stable levels.
Auctioneer notes instruction from Mr. TA Garasey 1080. Two handwomon Onk Bedroom Suites and extensive oak furniture set including dining room tables sideboard and chairs. Cedar sideboard and kitchen utensils plus linen and bedding. Absolute sale with everything for a full household. Sale Saturday next 19th inst at 30 sharp.
Fragmentary text mentions KEAKE and W J CRAWFORD with unclear context. Names appear amid garbled words likely describing a person or event. Limited readable facts prevent precise summary but preserve named entities present.
For sale a long established freehold property noted for gas electricity and water comforts. A splendid garden within a few minutes walk of town. Price and particulars from Pearce & Williams phone 10 Parkes.
Enel Agents Edward Weaver Co. reports on a dispute or negotiation with a party named uiblay Streit, Fora. The brief item notes a business matter involving the firm and an external entity, with no explicit resolution or outcome stated.
An auction listing details a farm plant stock and sundries sale with numerous items listed. The catalog mentions livestock, tools, hardware, harness, and equipment including shovels, chains, and tables. Multiple specific item names appear, along with buyer and seller notes and an announced luncheon.
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