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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1928
Page
2
The notice lists several goods for sale and services, including land, ribbons, and car materials, with prices such as four shillings per unit. It mentions an Advocate Office and cautions against trespass on Caéen Biallon, while noting roads clogged and a wheat seed sale backed by a department guarantee. Contact details and addresses for Thorn 8 Jones and other representatives are included.
A. Barraclough, Ltd. is recorded at Mb Georgy Street in Ryde. The terse note repeats the address and appears to reference a business name variation or misprint.
At a special meeting Alderman Crippin warned there are no footpaths on approaches to the saw bridges and danger to pedestrians in the rear yard. The Town Clerk said he would consult Mr Croven, the Main Roads Board engineer, about arranging a footpath along the approach.
A historical note reports Forbes town celebrates a milestone with The Forbes Advocate planning a special edition on Wednesday. The issue will feature four supplements about the bridge project, plant and station details, contracts, photographs, and a grand display tied to the town’s progress.
A fragmentary notice describes Millie Tere at the Hitand Theatre in a September event titled The Malan Bride. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but indicate a musical stage presentation with a troupe and technical crew.
A garbled report describes a town council event at Victoria Park at 2 p.m. with a mayoral address, then a parade to Camp Street for the bridge opening. The program lists songs, speeches, and a public display including the Pow Shavlen and Weir Swimming Reserve. Ticket details loom at the Town Clock.
Mr. Eric Alles of the Australian Chamber of Commerce left Forbes on Saturday and plans a holiday in Matly. The report notes accompanying travel details and a wedding announcement for Laurence's Carren at Agatbhony and other local notices. A hospital admission and a death are also mentioned, with brief references to family and community events.
Mandwick racing previews list the Murdie Race and ThreeYusrold Handicap with entrants Bleck Dachess and Norway Handicap runners, plus the Jan genesis of the Junote7 Handicap win by Lovebox. The piece notes Blirapael and trainer Fr. Maredan, training concerns, and evolving owner decisions affecting entry in the Saturday event.
The record lists weight categories and participant names for an upcoming event. Entries include Dur, Rest Mies Little, Rooi, Gur Fortune, Kil Crumat, Chasers, Tahion, Kyvat Baedinatie, Ryle wore, Black Jar, and Duke Whitton with various ages and times.
A garbled report chronicles a mock banquet hosted by the Debating Club. The event celebrated the opening of a new bridge with guests, speeches, and performances. Notable figures and fellow clubs attended, with remarks praising the project and the club’s activities.
Forbes District Association promote a Grinsted Cup clash against Grenfell area rivals Orenfelt Juniors with Coltuwing facing a tough lineup. Hinchey and Green top bowling for Forbes while Hinchey claims four for 49 and Green four for five as Oren fails to chase, with several players contributing in a tense innings.
A derailed vogue train from Coolomuntis vue derailed between Wirringe and Garema after crossing mud near Dormg. Eight people were killed outright. The report notes animal owners and a dispute over the animal property involved and the scene was secured for investigation.
The council weighs approving £100 for a band to play at the cemetery events. Alderman Dippin and others debate remuneration and the council’s financial limits, with Ted, the town clerk, outlining costs and the mayor urging a decision. A motion to fund the band is discussed amid broader questions of cemetery arrangements and municipal budgeting.
A two or three day missing person case near Red Mrod led police to a touring car on the riverbank. Inside were four machine parts and a seized coat pocket. no driver or owner identified yet. A man named Larocumba is under local inquiry as authorities trace a possible drowning linked to the car and river. The investigation continues with river searches and a review of license records.
Kelly Cup action saw the Colts edge Forbes in a tightly contested match on Monday. Key players included Thomas Gewgia Howard West Milter Wade Dewrare and Donnwicz with notable scoring from Bengrove and Prmont. Bowling records show Wade scoring 35 with other contributions across the lineup.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous odd names, numbers, currencies, and pseudo terms. The text contains monetary signs like $ and £ and varied tokens such as 17, 7.30, 9.3, 41, 110, plus many unfamiliar proper nouns. No coherent event or identifiable entities emerge.
The article reports a cricket match with unclear details and garbled names. It mentions a Cup retention on Sunday, a margin of victory, and players such as Farber and Grentol Jr. It notes robust performances and a standout teammate, with scattered remarks about pace, defense, and a few scorers, though many phrases are unreadable.
A match report describes notable performances including 3 wickets for 27 and a significant score by a player named Forbes on Anniversary Day for the Houck Cup. It notes upcoming games in the Adepcate on Wednesday and a Keally Cup clash versus the Vedhan, with mentions of Dwyer and other players’ contributions and averages.
A chaotic mix of sea events and political developments fills the report. Maritime incidents near Bondi and Melboune describe weathered steering and navigational challenges, while Labor Party leadership tensions rise amid internal disputes. Authorities warn of strategic concerns over naval power and trade routes as regional issues unfold.
The Era Theatre screens a National feature with Billie Dove and Hob Custer in a costume tale. Fans will see a weekly program featuring comedy and song acts, with Wing and Meson in supporting roles and a 1100 showing slot.
A chaotic collision on a wheat train caused multiple deaths and serious injuries. Witnesses report a driver among the injured and a hospital transfer after the crash. Investigators note a possible fatality linked to a neighboring incident, while three young children are reported lost in the tragedy.
Writings from an old daily Harald fragment describe a strange meeting where a Good Samaritan aids a stranded traveler. A suspicious man, later called a dangerous antagonist, confronts the aid attempt and escalates, leaving the traveler startled and damaged. It preserves names and places in a cryptic, period voice.
A historic bushranging incident recounted with details of a 19th century attack on the Faithful family near Dunhropgerh Mall. The bandits fired eight shots on the highway, wounded villagers, and chased others before taking refuge. A post on the road carried markers of the assault as residents sought safety amid the pursuit.
A fire at the Condoholin mill on Paleathine road destroyed the plant and 40,100 feet of timber plus 1000 large logs. Manager Shela Flowers and workers fled as sparks ignited the blaze from an engine. Estimated loss about £2000 with potential total up to £3400.
Reports describe extreme heat and rapid temperature swings at Mourks and JJM stations. Mentions of thermometers failing, mercury rising, and locals counting days of heat while records and gloating over numbers surface amid a drought and disarray.
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