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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 02, 1929
Page
4
The article argues rail and motor transport clash nationwide, focusing on freight rates and centralised railway management. It urges the Railway Commissioners to reform the freight book and regulate motor lorries to protect public roads and balance transport costs.
The Town Clerk Mr Taylor told Advorate that work started yesterday with minimal progress and little material. The Meadouran Foothall Club seeks new prizes amid a recent election outcome.
A report describes how rumors of animal racing and other events led the Gubbe Show committee to consider banning the exhibition. At the final moment the panel delayed action, opting to continue an investigation into the matter.
In Sydney racing notes several horses are highlighted with plans for gallops and training. The text mentions Cantle Banul Beauury and others to mount at the ponte with adjustments for riding. Indip has improved over 12 months with 24 winners including Benson Maxte Tetford and Five Harm.
Fragmented text details a crime scene at a farmhouse and references to suspects, property value, and a prison. Names, places, and specifics are garbled in the OCR, leaving unclear timelines and actions but indicating a violent incident and legal concerns.
Me Pay Allen secures Forbes Polo Club in Sydney for the Dudley Cun polo contest. Ary Hoult of Rogan Gate joins the Forbes Bank of NSW staff. Bromtwood hospital items note hospital activity and Crombie hospital row. Mrs Kinney of Pitagerald Bridge linked to Crombie hospital private ward with favorable prospects. A colleague from Rugowrk hospital reports a patient at Crombie Hospital awaiting operation. Sydney visit plans for Monday, with brother visit noted.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a July show for Forbes’s son and dog trials, Canberra residents, hospital visit, a private nose Mr, and various names. Multiple incomplete phrases reference Sydney, Melbourne, and unearthed social notes. Overall, the piece reads as a collage of society items rather than a single cohesive report.
Alfred James McKay a farmer from Wallington and formerly Parkas was acquitted of charges related to a 1926 wheat loan. The jury needed about an hour to reach the verdict. The case involved a loan of £87 10s advanced by the Rural Agriculture Board, with Mr. MoMt instructing.
Fragmentary OCR text references an armed attack and threat by a group or individual. Mentions names like Jack Dalusey and places such as Hounawives appear, with vague notes on weapons and a request for sharpened blades. Details are unclear due to corruption.
A catastrophic blaze gutted the Advocate building after starting near a window. Firefighters battled strong winds and rapid interior heat as machinery and depot next door endured water damage and partial collapse. One firefighter was injured while crowd safety and vigorous efforts prevented a total back section engulfment.
Meeting notes detail preparations for the Sheep Show and General Show including venue layout on the lawn in front of the grandstand. Officials discuss trophies arrangements, judging areas, and spectator sightlines while outlining booth, fodder, and prize details.
The postal authority and workers are commended for swift service yesterday morning. The Advocate reports on timely assistance from station staff and mentions Mr Li Peters, lineaman Rudd, and others who aided, noting Western Newspapers Ltd's cooperation and public trust.
Young Harry Herbert son of C Z Herbert from Garvaboblin station sustained serious injuries after a two car collision on the Radagraboux Roads near Brentwood. He was removed to a private hospital with a fractured leg and multiple injuries. witnesses describe the car veering and overturning after striking another vehicle.
Local tale describes Mine Host Janne of the Albion Hotel as leaving a fat turkey on Saturday due to an escapement from the Advocate fire. An opportunist reportedly seized the moment and attacked the poultry, chasing a prime Whitney, amid odd confusion and speculation about the event.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals and locations with garbled phrases, referencing a person from a place and a group or troupe. Key details are unreadable, making precise event or outcome determination impossible.
Fragmentary text describes a contested control matter involving a hotel and a group named Wodalton or similar. The document mentions consent, owners, costs, and a pressure to take over operations, with references to a financial or legal dispute. Details are garbled and specific names and dates are unreadable.
The obituary recalls Mrs. Catherine Donovan of Morves and Forbes, noting her death on a recent Saturday and detailing surviving relatives. The service and burial plans reference Forbes cemetery, with family members including Mr W Donovan and other kin.
A blaze broke out in a store setting damage to merchandise and prompting evacuation. Fire crews contained the flames with limited injuries reported and investigators reviewing the scene for the cause. Local authorities closed nearby aisles as emergency personnel secured the area.
A council meeting discusses a nuisance case detailing a dilapidated dwelling on Binn Street owned by Bad weatherbaned and swept by John Gurdon. The Meaith ins uperior filed the report noting conditions and enforcement steps.
Ambler numbers hit 98 000 with water bottler needs forcing replacements in trains by the Mailway Commission due to Gamages and Breakages. Costs run to thousands, with figures around 4000 pounds and 3000 pounds cited for wheels towels and related items.
The report and Health Act provisions are reviewed, with recommendations to the inspector to oversee written rights and implement improvements. Details mention the need for action by officials and the involvement of named individuals in the execution. The text preserves period voice and emphasizes health policy procedures.
A wry Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer comedy features Chaplin alongside a cast including Shirin and Moore. The York Dolls present a lively program with “Tha S7uthotte Sin” and nightly showings at the new Atlanta Theatre, offering a festival of light entertainment.
Travel in comfort with Norman Joanbon offered through Miller's Garage at Templar reel. Contact c/o Miller's Garage for shore distances and appointment details.
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