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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 26, 1926
Page
2
A local notice outlines proposals for affordable grazing zones across several parcels. It mentions dairy and wheat farming uses, with references to sheep shading and improvements to country land. Specific acreage figures and names are obscured by OCR errors but indicate work on arable and pasture lands and the intent to support livestock operations.
Toowoomba land agent W R Robinson announces a notice involving multiple firms and individuals. The fragmented OCR item mentions land matters, dates in February, and references to several companies and names including BulI Ivan, Weaver, Meslmas, and Meagher, with a focus on property or legal notices and details to be provided by Mr Ad and Meagher.
A dance will be held at Gare Cricket Club in Garema Hall, Toowbury on Anniversary Day January 2 at 4 PM. Fritaluse Catering and Myste Tickets available for 2/5. Al Loxley is listed as hon. bee.
Fragmentary OCR reading lists various names and phrases with no coherent event or context. The text mentions individuals and possible tributes but lacks a discernible news item, date, place, or action to summarize into a reporting item.
Acknowledgments extend to aunt Mey Lore and Wil for help at Forbes Hospital. The note mentions appreciation to Mtofewo Marron and Mister OW for nursing care and intervention. Tay dauRbee AB and Duphney are noted in relation to hiring and a wing A Hit Fchedile to watch Hani VPa AAVAAH and ERY A tee.
An unreadable OCR fragment hints at a community matter with mentions of a site, vehicular access, and potential public concerns. The garbled text suggests a planning or merger issue, but the exact entities and actions remain unclear from the legible portions.
Fragmentary OCR reads Monday January 25 with names Pada and Mwerhert and a man identified by age eighty four. The text appears as a local news brief or obituary style note with uncertain details and multiple garbled names.
The Forbes Advocate highlights a Forbes first feature, prompting reader curiosity about the paper’s latest lead. A brief line suggests ongoing community engagement and upcoming notices, with no further specifics available from the fragment.
Disordered OCR text describes local road matters and public provisions in Forbes with references to residents and vendors. It mentions Muck'n Blare North RNY, Prutley's Light, and Hokul terms, with scattered names and unclear dates. The piece conveys a sense of town commerce and infrastructure during a period of reduced uncertainty.
Fragmentary OCR note references Ironbarks School and a disrupted air event. Mentions a person or place named Monwellin and Hedwol at Tronburks with unclear context. Details are garbled but imply a report on an event or incident connected to schools and locations. Entities: Ironbarks School Monwellin Hedwol Tronburks.
Gade and Witham Irelan Cade face a Volge Court hearing on a Tuesday. The document references Webster 1a and a Wood Abi Im default, detailing a charge related to malicious conduct in the balk with alleged wrongdoing in May.
A fragmented OCR shows personal notices and travel chatter with names like Forben Wad Ales Enely and Mr. Rhodes. It mentions holidays in Sydney Tathurst and Middleton, returns planned Monday, and various local references to forums and civic talk.
A late sporting and community notice list covers events from the Albion Motel to Forbes society. It records a funeral service for Mr. Hilton Field of North 140 and memorials for Lily and other relatives, with details on procession, church rites, and hospital transfers. It notes engagements, marriages, and a wedding announcement for Muriel Felton, daughter of Barry Felton, and Fred Rout Jr.
A garbled Sydney telegraph item suggests Mr Lamy associate with an anonymous figure and hints at Trews ar and Dr Kater taking positions. Reports on prorogation of Parliament and potential party shifts surface, with scattered references to Parliament House and Victoria seconds in a cricket context.
Mr Napley Thomson says Mvingmurew for Necwm fer shows a 27 percent rise while Met falls 2 percent. Wheat shipping to the United Kingdom, once 27/8 per ton, has been lowered to 30. the focal market yesterday was demoralised. Prices and bidding figures indicate traders free to sell but Europe remains unsettled and out of the market.
A fire outbreak around 2.30 am wrecked Woods Rogerson and Cabot premises on Rankin Street, with two other businesses damaged. Fire spread to a billiard saloon, controlled within minutes, while losses include insured stock and equipment. Origin unclear though cigarette is suspected. damages tallied with insurance coverage noted for each property.
A movement committee report details proposals to tear down Colletts Crossing Bridge and begin construction of a new bridge. Officials from the Public Works Department and local chambers discuss responsibilities and project leadership during the early stages.
Tonight's carnival at the Cricket Ground aims to surpass last year with a packed crowd. A lucky envelopes draw on Saturday boosted carnival advertising and expected proceeds. a baby competition draws interest with a cautious judge. Masks confetti and novelty contests available for a shilling, with judges noting infants may be identified by cries.
The readable OCR fragment lists student names and codes from Forbes Intermediate High School exam results. It includes Charley Hy, Leslie Prost, Allen Mostyn, Margaret Grace Reymond, Avelyn Margaret Seward, Ning Witnell, and others with inconsistent grade codes and percentages.
A wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church in Manly on Saturday afternoon. Miss Hebe Donaghey, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Donaghey, wed Mr. Robert Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Williams. The ceremony was conducted by Minister R. J. Thomas. The bride wore a white marquetry gown and carried a shower bouquet. bridesmaids wore ivory dresses and carried matching bouquets. The couple received wishes from family and friends as preparations for their honeymoon were noted.
An inspection of the site was made and levies were taken as recommended by the engineer. Plans and specifications are to be prepared and tenders called for the work at the earliest possible moment.
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