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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
8
Advertises a foot rot cure by Thomas and W. K. Garngey with a guaranteed shine and pay later option. Mentions dubious claims and promotional language typical of a patent medicine pitch.
The Presbyterian Ladies College Goulburn unveils a new modern building and equipment including electric light hot water service and a healthy climate. The campus features science and commercial facilities. The ceremony begins Thursday February 5, 1927, with principal W Ramsay Me Nicoll presiding.
A Victorian era letter denounces The Advocates attitude on traveling theatre scams. It alleges extensive pilfering by touring companies including unpaid debts and deceptive advertising, urging authorities to curb such performers and protect local papers and hotels from predatory practices.
The notice describes a summer travel plan with discounted excursion trains across the state during the second week in Permany. Fares are indicated with a minimum rate for the journey and special 42 day passes offering extended access over 300 miles, with monthly validity.
A fire at Stokes farm on the Conchaballi Road is investigated as purely accidental. Witnesses describe flames spreading from a recently gathered rubbished load to nearby structures as police and inspectors review the scene and question caretaker Munson about the incident.
A garbled OCR text reports a hotel named Metropolitan Hotel Forres and a person named Ted Ryanes claiming a new venture or reform. The fragment mentions reputations, a motor-troty style description, and references to Tattersall and a possible jockey theme, with unclear contact details.
Fragmentary text shows ongoing confusion surrounding a fraternity matter. Names and clear events are unreadable, with garbled phrasing and uncertain references to ownership and remigration.
A verbose gossip column recounts theater stars and Australian actors at a Sydney show. It notes attire trends, audience reactions, and specific performers while critiquing fashion and stage presence with period tone throughout.
A garbled excerpt from All Saints College Bathurst references Wounded 1829 Fromdeah and various names and phrases. The legible bits mention a Mahl Ray Lord Biahon Huthurnt and incomplete notes on medical care schooling and housing. The Herald Forbes Advocate is cited and appears to have reported on the matter.
A case of alleged cruelty to a bull for Newell versus McCarthy opened at Tollee Court. Evidence cited the bull being struck with a barbed wire fence and shot with a gun after the animal charged the property, with witnesses detailing the events preceding the shooting and the owner’s response under the Cruelty to Animals Act.
The excerpt discusses Nash car construction with emphasis on rigidity, alignment, and endurance. It covers centrifugal dis arlom, permanent gearing, valve mechanisms, and lubrication systems. It highlights Nash wheel housings, pressings, and gear alignment, plus bracing and damping components for long life and comfort.
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