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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1915
Page
6
The fragmentary OCR text lists numerous garbled items including names like Monks, Teichety Stas, Silucy and Roarian with scattered phrases about locations, dates, agencies, and a reference to Australian posse details. It resembles a collage of misread lines rather than a coherent story or event.
Partial readable notes describe mutton costs and forecasted weather for Encowri. Mentions local residents and roads near Murai and Boyt. Context unclear but indicates market concerns and travel conditions.
A garbled item references a Lagoon story with names such as Mrp Gkanaroe and Crowe amid hints of a family tragedy and a death in Mey Inrtisno’s clan. OCR errors obscure details but indicate a burial or bereavement notice affecting the parents.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions shop sales and goods such as heavy ins and wear, with scattered references to prices and merchants. Names and places are unclear, but the text implies a mid era commercial listing or ad with items and costs amid messy transcription.
A large Jum jumble of neighbors and friends from Parkes, Teh borne, Parkesburuuat, Forbey, He gerabong, and Bogut Gato joined a send-off for Mr and Mrs XT Balles at Geo J'ymont Sr. Pine Hill home. About 200 attendees enjoyed fellowship, speeches praised the couple’s nearly four decades of acquaintance, gifts and thanks were exchanged, and the evening closed with warm farewells and plans for future visits.
The report records erratic temperatures from Sunday to Wednesday with 108 degree highs, mentions August-like heat and dwindling population. It notes a cricket tour to Forbes on Tuesday, a returned team facing a three-run loss, and local social events including dancing and plans for matches and training sessions.
A sweltering 108 degree day prompts calls for rain to cool the region and refresh sun baked Mats. An auction is announced for Saturday February 6 offering cottages and land tied to a local repute, with Wy Atwell planning departure from the district. The Rev Father Lynch travels for an annual retreat, health concerns noted prior to change south. Anniversary Day visits from the D Arons mark a quiet scene as Woodstock crowds venturing to Forbes for a swimming carnival report Royal Colors’ breakdown.
A Tuesday dusk duststorm around 8 20 pm shrouded the Whinst area in grey white ground dust. Travelers including Meg Devin Mya Connell and Mr Dwyer lost their way as darkness fell. The wind remained strong with dust continuing to blow after the storm, affecting local work and events including a planned concert and community notices.
Reports describe a powerful dust storm last week with dark clouds and heavy dust lasting about an hour, causing trees to fall and forcing residents near Forbot to seek shelter. A second dust event on Thursday persisted, disrupting daily life as households cleaned up. An unrelated cricket match featured Carraboblin and Piratanings with Nosker, Brown, and Noakes contributing strong performances for the winners.
An old OCR fragment discusses dairy profitability and the Alfa Laval cream separator. It mentions widespread use, the value of dairy production, and brands like Wankh Josephanm and General Rikineetn, in a period tone.
An annual report notes open communications with the Agricultural Department and the abbot of Inbrenaine. Under government auspices a December meeting considered a Special Arrangement to advance wheat and fodder supplies for farmers, while outlining interview steps with Minister and officials.
Fragmentary OCR schedule notes list multiple Sunday entries for January with times and names such as Dorbos Forbes Restor Fortes Liam Weta Bugowra and persons like Mr Harry C. Whibley. Events include church services, plays like The Eternal Hope, and meetings led by Captain V. Pennington with various locations cited.
Bargain notice from Donaghey's advertising early stock picks and discounts on veranda blinds and complete cording sets. Vera Gruen and Valoy parts mentioned along with spor cash in a frenzied order to buy early.
An advertorial for Donaghey Forbes promotes finer flowers and better vegetables. It claims Deansfindd's seeds are the best and imported supplies come direct from English, Continental, and American growers. The notice touts various brands and asks readers to request the catalogue.
A A Dransfield, seed importer of West Maitland, has seeds kept in stock by Mr J Grinstead, stationer, et al. The fragment notes Dransfield's seeds held in Mr Grinstead's stock, indicating a local trade arrangement.
Scottish Union and National Insurance Gov funds £6,000,000 with policies to cover dwellings furniture stores stock in trade farm buildings crops and live stock. Homesteads woolahai sar a fugstack growing crop and all claims at Lomond current rates. Sowed Weaver & Neat Agent Fen.
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