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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1929
Page
5
Fragmentary market report from Sydney shows fluctuating prices for potatoes, oats, and other farm goods amid scarce demand. Several consignments and auction notices appear with varying rates, while overall activity reflects cautious trading and unsettled greens.
Sydney district reports changes in shipping freights affecting wheat and flour movement. Names of traders and regional towns appear in a garbled list, with references to duties, ports, and communications to Forbes Advocate.
The article notes extended dry conditions harming wheat trucking and surface water evaporation. It highlights the impact on households relying on water for consumption, with few individuals able to secure adequate supplies. The piece emphasizes ongoing drought pressures and local hardship from water scarcity.
The text outlines disjointed references to property disposition, personal estates, and family affairs. It mentions names like Maryos, Me, JOA, and Edward Taylors Mob, along with notes on holiday spending and local holdings. Reading is hindered by garbled OCR and numerous illegible portions.
Reading shows Monday through Wednesday with variable temperatures. Forecast includes 84 and 62 degree marks, with mixed humidity and wind notes. Officials advise caution for potential midweek temperature swings and minor rain chances.
A fragmented sports brief notes Daroobalgie’s victory marked by Praucis and Pyroubanens. It mentions several players including Bennet Wange and Tah, with references to May fixtures and a tie at 21. The piece hints at matchups, scoring and team standings in a busy bowling topic.
A defendant appeared before Mr Avwild yesterday morning in Forbes Police Court and pleaded to a charge. The court remanded the matter and fixed payment of the stated amount. The hearing noted the defendant’s obligation to settle the sum involved.
Advertisement fragment lists events and sales items. Mentions Lin Trounor a Orvheatre with tickets 3/5. Notes Secondhand Bargains at Speedwell Cycles with prices 3/16 and 24/10. Also references Carroll's Cycle Work on Rankin Street and a needs engagement section with phone number 382. Os1 Rim Tyre and Tube advert between acting Street and Union HM.
The CPS office records show revenue from public revenue, court matters, licenses, and miscellaneous items. Figures include public revenue totals for 1947 and 1898, court case counts, executions, garnishes, district court plaints, licenses issued, and public moneys disbursed with detailed sums and receipts. Names and figures indicate agency activity across taxes, licenses, and legal proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR item lists a sale notice for a typewriter carbon and related office supplies. Readable bits show an auction or sale action with unclear bidder or date details and minor product notes. The piece is incomplete but indicates a sale event involving typewriter consumables.
In loving memory of Alar Corscaden who departed on January 16 18th. The message laments sorrow and questions why she is gone, honors the beloved member and notes the Porton Tal Society as the setting for the remembrance.
A fragmentary note references Mary Philbin and a string of diverse names and places, hinting at a 1920s era entertainment or social circle. The readable bits mention Beautiful Mary Philbin, various locales, and a group labeled Youth, with scattered numbers and terms suggesting a lurid or gossip-like item from a local page.
The Strand Theatre presents a double feature including Loves of Chimeu and The Patsy with Marion Davies, plus a dramatic study of New York society. The program blends a comedy for families and a suspenseful romance about two river telephone rivals in Cheyenne.
Auctioneers P J Shine Shigowre and Coulston Harton of Orange in conjunction conduct terms at sale. Readiness and conditions announced by the firm and agents.
Auction sale listing includes household furniture and effects with references to a Saturday event, an advertisement for refrigeration and related items, plus church notices from Parish of Bt. Jon. JANTANY 76th 1900 and various clergy names. Also lists sale of typewriter parts and miscellaneous items. The fragmentary itemization mentions a box of cold storage appliances and a church service schedule with Holy Communion and Evensong.
J C Keane announces an absolute sale featuring two oak bedroom suites with headboard and bedding, a cedar dresser, sideboards, matching dining room tables and chairs, oak oval table, lounge chairs, cane chairs, hall table, kitchen dresser, cookware, and a beer chest. Everything for absolute sale.
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