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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
5
A notice from Globe Hotel in Ballulewwa offers a reward for information leading to the return of a person or item. The message mentions Ford, Kevin, and Glove Liptel as related names, with an emphasis on prompt contact during the 3 AM Monday duel reference.
memorial notice for Ry H Bann dated in error. reads related to a mother who passed away on a dated year milestone. mentions family, friends, and tears with affectionate phrasing.
The text outlines Bowls B games with Kurbes to face Girnofell in A grade, Botar Forbew as the underdog, and a highly anticipated clash. It references LC Speam Tomury and Grenfell players, Indy relative wards, and a wartime themed schedule with teams like Warber club set to perform.
February 14 1888 launch marks a local country promotion event with exhibits along the river and street venues in Sydney. Organizers highlight producers and merchants showcasing goods with a public viewing and appeal to residents for participation.
Arrangements are in place for an Ig rite meeting at Forbes Veowe where over 1011 men from Western clubs will converge. Local committees will hold their formations in the lasretury’s Lands for certain Wonigin, with shooting expected to begin at 7:00 a.m.
An OCR fragment reports Tom Mix leading a horse through a railway station area last Saturday. The horse tired, riders struggled, reins secured, and Mix reportedly guided the animal toward a safe stop amid a noisy scene near Heylime Street.
A garbled OCR style notice discusses a competition to promote Keen business and mentions various misread terms, likely describing entrants and prizes. It references organizations and individuals in a muddled way, with dates and outcomes unclear, forming a broken public notice fragment.
A garbled news snippet mentions a boy tied to a cotton field and a company worker, with references to a Hodlott gomy and a Wandering child. The readable text is fragmented and records unclear events and names. The piece lacks coherent details to identify a clear incident or outcome.
The article notes Mr P removed from Fecomt to a handsome Whew building, praising the display of new jewellery exhibits. It predicts the large window display will enhance appeal and cites rival jewellers in town for quality and workmanlike finish, anticipating the new premises will present the windows beautifully.
An irregular notice describes an upcoming match on the Jomul oval with Grenfell delivering play and a ground admission fee. It lists numerous attendees including Baker Thomne Raw Gaegin Tekner Whison Gray Bowyer Wilile Criyon and many others as players and members urged to cooperate for the event.
A garbled but vivid cineparagraphed note previews upcoming film offerings for Po Night 96. It mentions a comedy lineup starring The Remittance Woman and a vanity of wit with Chinese inflections, plus Tanm Hayes and Walter Tete in various mock-praised roles.
At an early hour on Monday a residence on Parkes Road owned by Mr Reid and a laborer was destroyed by fire. The property and two rooms of wearhwrhourt omm were fully consumed. The Commonwealth General Assurance Corporation insured the home for £99 and furniture for £475.
An obscure report outlines aims to reorganize the Returned Soldiers League. It mentions W Cox, a juvenile official, and a plan to appoint new leadership and reallocate roles within the federation amid concerns over structure and activity.
Fragmentary OCR lists numerous names and units including Grentel contingent, A Flaw, A Hal, AL Mukillay, J HWwll A, WW Taber, W. Raw wells, Rand 3, Brady, WE Howarth, Kemp, Mathwa, Nag Jor C, Fell & Allan, W Shaw, Rab hes, Hoddin o, Tultner, Sloper, Simpeon, Armstrong, Bellamy. Reads like a historical municipal or military roster fragment with many garbled terms.
A fragmented list shows gifts and donors for a hospital Christmas drive. Names such as Mrs A J Jalicek, Dr McBanvell, Mr HM, and Mrs Ato Maton appear alongside items like fruit cake wine gramophone records and various foods.
The notice records the wedding of Mrs Joli Newell at Banows with plans to move to Portes district, naming numerous locals and relatives. It also reports a series of injuries and a farewell event for colleagues at Forbes District Hospital, including detailed accounts of a fall, a contusion, and a planned departure of hospital staff and familiar faces in the community.
A fragmentary letter discusses council conduct, nuisance issues, and inspector concerns. It references Forbes, railway commission, and an inquiry into who can be reached and where to find actions. The reader is asked about timing and responses, with names and roles obscured by garbled OCR.
A garbled OCR passage mentions various odd proper nouns and places such as Lauda p dylers and G. O. Mupkland. It references a tailor made service, a tea room, and a Watt styled venue with drinks. The text reads like distorted street slang or mislabeled notes without a clear cohesive event or outcome.
A quirky town bulletin lists Miss Nicholls as a nominee for Crippa orchestra at the Ha Bamley carnival with Mosarn Moore as sponsor. See updated vote results showing Miss Nicholls 1060, Miss Heinmi 1080, Miss Th uray 180, and Miss May Hugo 140 in the ongoing tally.
A jumble of social happenings fills town pages with mentions of a party at Mrs G Adings residence, plans for Children's events, tailoring promotions, and upcoming anniversaries. Local attractions include the Kilo Club prize meeting, Town Hand revival, and a swimming program at South Lead suspension bridge. The report also notes road, lagoon, and bridge renovations, a Ferds race, and a Bellebury carnival on February 3.
A garbled telegraphic dispatch reports a murder at Richmond with shots fired from a distance and a critical injury to Marie Perry. Police investigations focus on a murder from Gur minute view, with a potential shooter identified. Victims include Perry and others noted as seriously wounded. future courtroom action anticipated with references to an upcoming trial and related legal notices.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Goose Creek motor dealer and a Chalmers Min Billken sale. Details are unclear but indicate a public listing or auction tied to a regional dealer and a vehicle sale.
A government railways notice states special sellagol events with fare details and dates. It mentions availability for injuries and transport to various destinations, with information to be issued by authorities on nine ely district and related offices.
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