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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1926
Page
2
The notice seeks bids by Thursday February lead to a selection of contractors for a historic meat market project. Local entities include St. Dabn'e History and Hurbes, with a target bid window closing on the specified AUSUARY Thursday.
January 24 1936 page notes a disputed band contest outcome amid council talk. hospital donations list donors books cakes flowers and wine. new telephone subscribers announced with names and numbers. entertainment notes mention a Blond Theatre show and a Townsend Broadway tone with unconfirmed acts. scattered local items include social notices and personal names.
Tenders are invited for the construction works along the river downstream of the university yard. Bids close January 28 and the project concerns handling and processing of down river mand materials.
A garbled note expresses gratitude to the staff of a local hospital and mentions multiple names and units, noting appreciation for care received. The unclear text references a matron and several departments, suggesting thanks from a family for medical attention.
A fragmented 1926 newspaper item outlines shop notices and events. It references dressmaking by JW Byoth, merchandise like sashes, children's canons, and clothing stock at Mincks Store and related sales. The text mentions dates around January 26 and various sale items as part of a community commerce page.
A jumble of event notes mentions a river gathering with aquatic races and refreshments. It records attending executives, interviews, and a public notice of a motor theft under liquor influence with fines and penalties noted by local police.
A local notice lists upcoming events at Garema Hall and surrounding centers. Christmas charity style balls, a municipal auction, and holiday arrangements appear amid unclear OCR traces. The document references Corvmatat Hall and Garema Hall hosting dances, a carnival, and a government office sale period.
Forbes Exchange reports rapid subscriber growth with 187 on books and plans to expand to 200 more, plus a new board to manage extra capacity. White Train service issues and school promotion notes reflect ongoing departmental actions and enrollment targets for February.
An auction segment at Mon day Sydney Me Lake drew strong bidding. Names include M N Conn Quandiatla Reece Joseph KM Horton Bird AU Toro Anderson Candobotin and Mrs Cony Quandiatt 204. An AW exhibition of ulvlie witw elon by Roy Peavin and Chau Diol at the Bwimminge Carnival on Tuesday next. There will be touch on Catt cv irluke and lee con alle at the Awlonwolie Carnival.
A local sports item notes the anniversary handicap event at Connad Katon. Details are limited but indicate a feature race with participants including Ete Hurt Rayer and Mundie Ew Polidige among others. The card mentions sponsors and a 440 yard event, with ongoing preparation as the meeting approaches.
Telegraphed report from Sydney notes a session of intense friction as government allies block discussion. A vote was postponed due to sheer obstruction and is planned to resumes later, with members hinting at shifts if conditions improve. The stalled KenweAL question looms over the scene as debates continue.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a local notice involving Mr Buttenshaw and the Main Roads Board with scattered names and place references. readable elements point to a decision or meeting item but details are incomplete and uncertain.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a fatal accident near Bankstown with unclear names. The readable portions indicate a person named Calin Moore was involved, with additional garbled references to a bank or location and a bystander report.
Promoter O Rourke offers 800000 dollars to box Dempsey against Wille in Miami on a future date. Dempsey, who fought in Miami, is approached with the substantial purse as talks advance toward a potential bout.
A letter outlines a plan to raise the property tax by about 1 percent for the upcoming year. It cites mayoral support and notes the proposal would affect ratepayers who contributed to a prior rate increase. The writer expects a late November or December vote in the council.
A garbled carnival notice lists events and prizes with scattered phrases about open air dancing, competitions, and entries. The text invokes announcements on costumes, games, and attractions as well as cautions about participation and mood, all wrapped in a jumbled, old newspaper tone.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a cricket event or fixtures with scattered names and scores. It mentions ground, Saturday, Pim and Sindy, and various initials, but lacks clear dates, teams, or outcomes. The readable bits suggest a local match with limited legible details.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a penalty or punishment date January 24 1926 and a reference to a Star column. It hints at a schedule or list but specifics are unclear. The item reads as garbled notes about a proposed action and a date, with no clear named individuals or organizations beyond Star.
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