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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1926
Page
12
Fragmented OCR style text lists arrival times and locations for Engowra and related places with unclear names. It mentions a mall, noon arrivals, a car event, and a price note, all in a garbled format with unusual spellings and erroneous terms.
Fragmentary advertisement text shows a store named Kellys offering meats at all hours with light refreshments and full stocks of fruit, provisions, vegetables, and general goods. It mentions phone contact and a garbled location description, reflecting an OCR error with stray letters and inconsistent phrasing.
The report covers betting and results from the latest Coonjamble meeting with horses like Mendis, Duriasprudence, and King Cyrene in contention. Notable performances include Dainty Davie and Dainty Hayle in nursery and handicap races, while bets on Med Gaunter, Terpiday, and Lady Chipitiy feature prominently among selections and outcomes.
Race results show Baratta prevailing in a six furlong maiden handicap with Rudyetone delivering a strong showing for Biddiestone Robyturm. Other notable entries included Cunlolph, Bom hala A. Lagadovini, and Winter's price, with close finishes noted. Winners at Vistovie Park on Wednesday included Irish Melody and Cretoria among others.
Local notices list a March 6 meeting for the Blayney Show with related events. Entries mention Porban and Layndnuen fairs, with dates in April and March positions.
A dense archival schedule lists racing fixtures for February through July across New South Wales towns and clubs. It enumerates dates and venues including Orange J C, Wellington J C, Parkes, Dubbo J C, Bathurst Turf Club, and Forbes J C with numerous Wednesdays through Sundays, noting recurring meetings and show days, plus special cups and events.
The carnival showcased a mix of attractions including toppia stella dancing floor and pillow nights while its profit hinged on general turnout. “Bit” Law earned praise for creating the standout pillow-landing feature amid overcoming obstacles, drawing large crowds and steady earnings for the ground.
Local supplier P. W. Williams & Co Ltd promotes tractors and engines with advertisements for Kerosane, Venus Motor Spirit, and wide stock of motor tyres. The notice encourages buyers to consult neighbors using the same combination and highlights dealer support through B. A. Austen as local agent.
Public notice states the office is now at Town Produce Store in Sherrit Street Hordes with full stock of Chat Lucarne Hay Oats Flour Ban Pollard Meal and Chick Wheat. Orders invited for famous 3LAMP SAU WINER and FRUIT and for Rough and Drissed Timber Hard wood Tuttena euliabia for Droppere and Gutua. Portes July 1985 with dated notices for Koowarawtha and adjacent towns in August and September entries.
Jumbled notes mention Orange and Waxtnro Chale challenging Shiald, Gréutoll, and OFelua Tuendaer with a 165 run margin. Tommy May Hin reportedly took 4 for 4 in a second monologue while a joke about three men for Bugs fauna and Mundreda ad thousand appears amid garbled trivia and ad chatter.
The Commonwealth Treasury urged holders of 4 percent War Loan bonds to convert to new issues, noting loss of 1 percent interest on existing bonds. Despite reminders, about 21 million pounds worth remain unpresented for payment, costing investors roughly 31 a week in interest. A new 2,600,000 loan offers 4 to 6 percent transfer options with six to sixteen year terms and potential tax exemption, prompting some holders to transfer holdings to the government.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a quiet period with hot dry weather and dusty roads. Rain is hoped to fix bossy fields, while plans for shops, prices, and transport press ahead. A notable event was the AGM of Mrs Bla, Canioy’s drew crowds for the farewell to Stokes bound for Sydney. Local musical goods and agency for Le Howell wire are mentioned as part of trade. Wheat racks decline as fields falter, with gear packed toward keyboard and global demand.
Fragmentary notice warns against trespass around Moobang and New Park properties. The text references canceling permits, debt, and threats of enforcement, interspersed with unrelated dialogue and dated phrases that hint at a colonial or serialized narrative tone without clear factual details.
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