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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
9
Fragmentary notice states gramophones and possibly other items will be repaired while someone named Prescott refuses responsibility for any goods contracted by a seller or Mr Wither. Dates and full details are garbled but mention Sauwary 2) 1997.
Public notice lists seed varieties and supplier names with contact hint and a February deadline. Town Clerk references present in the ad.
Tenders are invited for timber, electric light plant components, a nearly new billiard table, oak bearonan Dianes, and waste paper suitable for wrapping. Descriptions include boards, chairs, and a range of goods. Apply ADVOCATE OFFICE the McKay OmeWay. London listing shows prices and location at New Grenfell Road.
The Forbes Advocate notes Forbes first Friday on January 26, 1927, highlighting community announcements and local happenings for the new year.
News notes cover crop yields and farming progress with a feature on a May 1935 harvest season. Also included are Echre Carnival winners and local tidbits about hunts, water rescues, and upcoming auctions.
The page references a press progress booklet with details of a state conference and weather forecasts. It notes attendance by leading country news figures and mentions a town lake scene with wildlife. The weather section forecasts varied conditions with temperatures around seventy to eighty degrees and days of rain likelihood.
The readable fragments describe a public notice involving legal actions, community figures, and dates, but most content is unreadable. Key names and places are obscured, leaving an outline of a formal proceeding and associated officials without usable specifics.
Fragmentary report describes a storm in Parkes ity with damage to buildings and roads. Crowd scenes mention emergency responses and power issues as locals seek shelter and safety while winds lash the area.
A periodical overview lists several titles and authors including Chay WW Multd, Curtinn, and Jn!"tinck Pelars. It comments on characterization, plot pacing, and the appeal of light versus serious narratives, noting authorial style and potential reader interest across a mix of novels and essays.
The page details Lawrence County personal notices and school activities. Mentions Mrs A Ginna of Tome leaving for MielbaUrue IM Tuoalay and Mr 1.6 appearing in Forbes related items. References to Corbell and Budge events, plus local medical and legal notices and a range of individuals connected to Forbes Ameriet and Bavties GHivent School.
The report lists various events and people in unfamiliar spellings. It mentions revival efforts, laboratory and machinery notes, exams, and a sports focus with mentions of Juha Meagher and others. Names like Fornminia and Kogarah appear with references to specific dates and places.
The notice records the death of Mr Torquany and the funeral on Anniversary Day. It mentions Mr Danvers and Mr Winsor, both connected to Forbes, with the burial and identity of mourners. The piece notes a local business link to Meyers B. Ltd and references the Albion Hotel crowd.
A lengthy OCR summary of a weekend swimming and athletics meeting notes numerous events. It lists participants such as Mr Stan Gul supervising, various races including baby boys, diving and jumping, and multiple yards and scores. The piece names competitors like Roy Sutton Jack Adams J. Hoye and many others while detailing event roles and outcomes amid a muddy course and rowing-like relay actions.
A drowning tragedy is reported with unclear details from the Meath area. Witnesses recall a boy entering the water at Hill Street before disappearing. Police and coroner notes indicate accidental death by drowning with the victim identified as a local lad.
The coroner held an inquest into a drowning incident on Wednesday. Officials warn about dangerous currents and urge the council to act. The Royal Life Saving Society Sydney offers to provide necessary placards, free or at a nominal charge, to aid safety and awareness. The mayor and aldermen are urged to consider the issue.
A damaged clipping hints at wartime fashion sales at Avstnga Pratiay with ready to wear items. It references Dia next Koriaiehay night and a February meeting at Vanden berm Motel with possible pharmacy plans in Ruap ton. The text is fragmented with several unreadable names and places.
News from Delhi reports the Viceroy of India approving troop mobilization for China. An estimated 60 000 British troops are set to land, with cavalry units en route to Kalgan. Crowds in Shanghai greet arriving forces as protesters and Chinese nationals react to the invasion. In Australia, the West Australian Bank faces a distressing report of absorption by the Bank of New South Wales with a possible £1 800 000 exposure and a 5 percent rate.
A preliminary forecast from New South Wales suggests wheat production in the state remains at risk from drought. Estimates indicate near seven million bushels could be harvested if weather cooperates, with large areas yet to be sown and typical early demand guiding market expectations.
Sydney reports on the NSC Alliance vow to block proposed amendments to the Liquor Act. Opposition fears merger and expanded liquor access may alter policies. The call centers on tightening controls while parties align on acceptable reforms.
A blast at a quarry in Mirvinwurah Valley injured several men including John Burks and Richard Fullan. Authorities report critical injuries and a man named Parke was found dead amid scattered debris as rescue teams searched the area.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a city meeting with references to a mayor and ordinances. It mentions an adjourned meeting set for a Monday night and notes only two individuals present.
The document outlines wool market operations in Sydney and mentions an February to March Wool market with significant wool volumes. It lists district notices, a town band event, and a surge of teachers arriving for Forbes on a Saturday, with scattered references to local roads and places.
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