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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1917
Page
2
On Sunday afternoon about the river banks, locals report limited fishing activity with few anglers seen. The text recalls past busy days and notes a traveler’s observations of boats, gear, and weather, with names hinted but unclear.
Fragmented readable text shows plans for a business on Tankin Street and mentions a tenancy, dates, and a reorganization of the property. The and ambiguous notes reference a person Mrs Wi onrawn and a future summer start. The passage remains unclear due to OCR issues but indicates a tenancy and business start date.
In the Patty case petition match at Bowharden Whitilelamt Grinsted, Buel fond, and Bates defeated Scott and Croft 15 11 while F Kev and a futler forfeited. The final will be played tomorrow night, with interest in the outcome.
The article notes a January 11 entry from the Melbourne base records about a private named Rath receiving a decoration for bravery. It references a wartime citation and a medal award, with further details appearing in the London Gazette and parliamentary records.
Fragmented obituary and social note listing Mir Frank Kevin, Frew, Lamun, Mew M. Lee, and others. Mentions Wena Sort, Kawtin, Mis Feast January, and several locals including Forbes, Weaver, and Richards. References to a voyage, a widow, a Forten resident, and a public gathering, with scattered family ties and place names.
Mrs Liehuruts Hunt Tozer of Peach Grove died Friday after a lingering illness. Born in Syne she was 53 and longtime respected member of the Forber district. Left to mourn are two brothers JT and CJ Tozer and a daughter Miss Elisabeth Tozer. Family and friends extend heartfelt sympathy.
Fragmented OCR mentions Alice Maguire and burial context with church affiliations and location hints but text is garbled. It conveys a funeral or memorial item with possible references to a Presbyterian church and a Virginia or local civic setting, yet key names, dates, and places are unreadable.
Local stock sale notices list various lots and seller names including Parkes, Gunns, and Massie. Details are partially readable with multiple entries referencing properties, prices, and dates. The fragmented text notes bids and consignments, with locations and agents obscured by OCR errors.
Incomplete OCR shows scattered wool valuation lines with misread words and numbers. The readable segments reference weights and prices amid jumbled text, yielding no clear itemized totals or dates.
Sydney reports tentative unity among followers of Hoagie and Cook on the federal election timeline. A rare Senate extension is discussed, with next year still possible, as observers weigh risks and party alignment amid shifting support and regional concerns.
Iron Workers union announces continued work on Sunday with transport arrangements for Rydney and Newcastle areas. Details indicate Tuesday tile and bus services will be used to maintain steady labor across the sites. Continuous operation at Ke ware is noted with unspecified scope.
A government inquiry will examine difficulties faced by returning soldiers in Polen Townetter and surrounding areas. Officials note ongoing health and employment concerns and promise targeted support and policy review. The investigation aims to identify gaps in veterans' services and propose concrete remedies.
A fragmented OCR passage outlines a recruiting push and potential changes at a college program. It mentions personnel shifts, upcoming campaigns, and efforts to expand the roster, with emphasis on attracting new talent and strengthening the program’s status.
Fragmented OCR text describes a wool scheme with references to alphanumeric tokens and unclear place names. Mentions UH wAl station and Lister and Frovelt, plus government acceptance and financial values. The readable items imply a policy or program evaluation with no clear dates or outcomes.
Sydney report notes weak hiring in Povwortigr due to coal stroke and Xavus holidays causing reduced work during festive period. Officials cite limited job postings and delayed labor activity as factories close or slow down over holidays.
A damaged article fragment requests from Mr Owen at 6 100 Reelease Information Hares Pit street Sydney details about waiver and wartime costs. It asks for information on soldiers numbers time company battalion and forwards a reply by mail to cover costs.
A lengthy OCR fragment depicts Trundle area development with notes on land growth, settler enterprise, farm improvements, and multiple properties. It mentions hotels, local banks, and varied crops while detailing a donor’s agriculture, stock numbers, and ongoing land consolidation shaping a prosperous rural community.
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