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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1926
Page
5
A disjointed Lithgow report describes Leon Manning and companions using petrol for a motorcycle, igniting a flare and a clothes fire. The lad collapsed from thirst, a body nearby with water scarce, and references to J Buchanan Duke and regional figures appear amid torn text and unclear dates.
The diary-like account recalls a community May Day gathering with beer, cake, and ice cream. Dads and granddads shared memories as friends, neighbors, and children enjoyed singing and feasting. The scene evokes nostalgic ritual, with playful talk of “Mercury” and a focus on simple pleasures.
A Tennessee College of Agriculture report discusses drought impacts on crops and moisture needs. It notes that inadequate rainfall harmed fruit and plant growth, with specific observations on moisture balance, economic losses, and the broader agricultural response during a dry period.
A hush law governs a monumental New York project to rise as the world’s highest structure. Funded by a wealthy estate, the 14,000,000 dollar undertaking includes a grand underground railway and a main door entrance with a dining hall for 2000. The hotel will rise to a capacity of 1500 rooms and promises to serve vast transporation and lodging needs.
Fragmented report outlines Wool Wichcombe and Carson Loh facing fluctuating demand and manufacturing activity. It notes price shifts for merino wool, speculative futures, and changes in U.S. and Australian markets, with commentary on harvest timing, storage, and potential price impacts into 1923 and 1944.
A fragmented report details a mysterious incident at Murvllum Ban involving a person named Murwiltimetit and others. Confused text mentions a movement and finding a person alive after a fall, with later notes on life and recovery conditions and references to dates or months.
A fragmented report describes a local competition where Rivne delivers a notable performance to win the largest load category. Details mention Pont Soffer on Saturday and a five mile course, with references to Mr A Lanka and Sur Fromme amid a crowd dining and expressing sympathies.
Geographical A Bond and Company Limited reports to shareholders about the second quarterly dividend. The announcement outlines the amount per share and related payment dates. The note names Ben A Hon and confirms the enterprise status and corporate actions.
Messy JR Reymony & Sons Limitten inform the public Forbes and Dintriet that their office is now situated at Town Prades Store in Sherritt Street Forbes where stocks of Chall Lucerne Hay Oats Flour Hein Pole Meal and Chief Wheat are stacked. Orders for Zam Saur Wines and Fruit also for Roweh and dressed timber hard wind batten adequate for droppers and gate. Forbes 20th July 1938.
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