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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1919
Page
4
Agencies list names such as Musoey Harel Chutterbuck Brosa Om Mes and Chafl Carcera Paton Bans Manures and Northern Ansurance in a district wide auction. Readable details indicate multiple firms involved and broad scope of items offered.
H. S. Geddes & Co announces services at Trundle including blacksmith and wheelwright work. Public notice urges awareness of nearby Hailey district and highlights work on paths and ploughs.
Racing fixtures list for W D E A area shows dates and venues from January to June across Bathurst, Melrose, Dubbo, Orange, Grenfell, Parkes, Forbes, Cowra, Wellington, Nyngan, Canowindra, Tullamore, Gowrie, and other locations with events at Orange J, Bathurst, Dubbo G O, and multiple clubs. Entries include Melbourne style month-day references and weekly sequences for 1919 time frame.
In Victoria's Murray region, authorities weigh phosphorus misuse with pollard bait as the probable cause of bushfires tied to rabbit destruction efforts. Landowners favor banning phosphorus during summer. fires along the Murray are now under control though scattered hotspots remain as farmers muster sheep and inspect burnt areas.
Citizens of Canwindis, largest town in the shire, protested the War Lowa flag raising at the opening of a lay war loa meeting. The council faces a vote on removing the honor from the town and transferring it to a private individual amid claims of misused funds and local dissent.
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The passing of Mr John Butler Wood, born February 3, 1819 at Parramatta, marks the loss of a longtime West Australian pioneer who settled west of the Lachlan, with a noted history spanning exploration from Warremgong to the western plains and ownership of the furthest outstation at Lowther Park. His life bridged early colonial moves, frontier stations, and extensive westward travels across Australian settlements.
Reports from Sydney and Vienna outline cautious moves at a Peace Conference with debates over language use English and French likely, delegates granted, and journalists invited. Notices mention Allied troop shifts, the Australian wheat sales, and a Russian situation focus amid broader diplomatic strains.
The Trundle Hotel announces open service for the public featuring heat, liquor, dining and up-to-date comforts under proprietor E. Jones. Insurance, stock and property services are offered, with James Martin and O'S McLowanery agents noted.
Wood of Seliuta Belt wed Co Dy F Nutter Wood of Brinvane and Sid Woot. three daughters mentioned. The text also lists a son and other names, but details are garbled in the OCR.
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