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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1929

Page

2

Mysterious Houdini Tells Two Secrets

The article profiles Harry Houdini as more than a stage showman, detailing his bold life, family roots, and a dramatic Detroit River death incident. It recounts his daring escape feats, the river plunge scene, and the public fascination with his perilous performances.

Houdini Honest Wells America Hy Tather Trie Wells Sup- Holdent Ita Enty-Etricken Kong Eich Pacureazy Janity Vision Detratt Seth Wis Hunt Jorge Hile Heidi Mimi Honidini Tyme Em

Election incident disrupts polling as police confront voter

A chaotic scene at a polling place described in the account shows a police officer restraining a voter who protested counting methods. The incident references a teacher applicant and a troubling exchange about entry procedures, with claims of improper behavior and concerns over alphabetic ordering in admissions.

Council debate on electrical committee payment amendments

Amid a council session the reduction from 25 to 12 10 was proposed for the engineer’s fee connected with power foundations. Alderman Thomson argued for honoring Frankl’s suggested 26, while Alderman Butler pressed to accept the committee’s report. The debate touched on paying Mr O Sullivan 12 10 and whether to follow the original recommendation or amend the total.

Electricity Committee Abiet Frankl AL Thomson Elf Counett Frama Lin Ald Thomnean O'Sunllivan Tota Barton Rayaiarione Ald Gunn Thomson

Australian hospitality charms English visitor Travers

A feature on Mr Ben Travers, the young English author and playwright, who spoke to Australian listeners about his work and the warm reception in Australia. He noted strong support for English writers and the mutual literary tastes shared, while locals praised hospitality and the lively public welcome.

Ben ‘Travers Australia Iit Tenua Sueker Honger Makigs Ares Peters Imu Mary Peters

Archaeologist’s finds bolster tax decree myth from antiquity

Oxford archaeologist Sir William Mitchell Ramay, aged 77, claims new inscriptions from Antioch confirm the Bible’s account of a world tax under Quirinius. He cites two inscriptions proving Quirinius governed Syria during the taxing and notes prior scholars deemed the detail unbelievable.

Willian A Mtitchell Rameny Oxford Antioch Mal Sei Minor Lea Wiliam Rameau Oa Minor Taitt Augustus Cyreniua Quirinius Byri Joseph Beth- Yehem Wiliam Ram May Ayria Lady Ramsay Quintatus Bird William

Holmes Clairvoyants Threaten Crime With Silence

The interviewer quotes Sir Arthur Conan Doyle predicting clairvoyants will attend police stations and aid crime solving, while spiritualists defend their methods. Doyle claims many mediums are fraudulent, doctors cannot stop invasions of “hutaide apie,” and he cites 580 churches, 200000 followers, and millions aligned with spiritualism in the upcoming General Election debates.

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Cornwell's Malt Extract and Digestive Benefits

Fragmented OCR passage outlines Cornwell's Malt Extract claims for improving well being and digestive capacity. Mentions serving ideas with bread toast milk and a spoon, and references to children and enjoyment. Readability severely limited by garbled text and unclear details.

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