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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 03, 1923
Page
2
Notice of a matrimonial event at Clareville Avenue Randringham invites friends and well wishers to celebrate a union. The couple Jeokle and Dolphery appear in a pledge of love and gratitude, with plans for wedding attire and household notices. Public contact via Mrs Roche at Park Street for details and invitations.
A wary review praises the Owls concert, noting a polished troupe and strong ensemble work. The piece highlights the troupe leader BryAut and the company’s improved performances, while observing audience response and theatrical lighting.
Disjointed text references music, composers, dances, and various cultural terms. It mentions popularity, future performances, and archaic expressions, with jumbled spellings and unclear attributions.
An old railway accident report describes the Forward atovk bombingel mail train stalling near Weedalfion. Five carriages derailed and wrecked, the engine and two wagons remained on track. Inspectors and guards handled the breakdown while timber appeared to have caused damage before units were moved to a repair yard.
A garbled weather note reports rainfall and river gauge totals from a period around early June. It mentions several showers on Saturday and Sunday, with total precipitation near 424 pounds represented, and river levels described with fluctuating figures including a Friday morning high and a Saturday drop.
The IUBWHS sailing market closed with an unusually strong year, prices steady with rare declines. New England brand and merino combing saw notable demand while York and Connnetusse absorbed offerings. June 19 record sale boosted secure merino volumes, with prices roughly six percent lower than local values. The next Sydney wool session opens September 17.
Aira Watly Andorella of Hraobal fle and Camp AML residents are named in hospital and public notices. The report mentions Sydney at Lu lallor, Turrhor treatment, and Mrs Bowling returning to LAG after a brief illness. Also noted are the death of Riv John Plannigan, aged 61, a famed Australian sportsman and breeder, and various local incidents, including an accident involving Ralph Tamatt and a retired bank manager, P Blewort.
Local ceremony in Forbes featured Aldermen Meaney Cruskehan and others presenting a wallet of bank notes to Mr HG Mitchell of the ABC Bank upon his departure. Subscribing supporters spoke of his usefulness and good citizenship as Mayor and community leader pledged warm wishes for his future.
A late nineteenth or early twentieth century Forbes P A & H Association meeting records apologies from several members. discussion covers memorials for the late secretary J J Mutua, protests over road works and a proposed exhibition pavilion, funding and building costs, and plans for a charity show parade with a prize. The president honours longtime secretary Ray Austin and praises his five years of service.
In Farrand Street a charge of driving a motor car on a footpath against George Henry Haddun was heard. Inspector Wabb and witness accounts described a complaint by a Dalton from Face Street and evidence from Chute Bandoreon and laborer William Dutton. The court imposed 10 shillings and sixpence plus costs, with 20 shillings eightpence of previous costs.
In Lachlan Street a series of drunken disorderly acts resulted in fines and short sentences. Patrick Hanaghan pled guilty to indecent behavior and other charges, receiving fines and two months hard labor. Witnesses described disturbances near the Royal Hotel with police involvement and threats. The court imposed fines and brief hard labor terms, with multiple defendants appearing for advised defense and further proceedings.
The fragmentary text shows a railing about rent, an official from Atiniea Prag, a refusal to grant a reduction of 80 percent, and an apparent payment change of 3/3. The passage ends mid sentence with an account passed for.
The community mourns Lachlan gobu Bteloun aged about 40, a noted horseman and breeder from the Wooten district. He underwent surgery in January, showed improvement, but suddenly declined and died at 1 o clock. He previously lived in Bathurst and owned the Orange Grove property, later holding at the Burrawang estate. Survived by his mother and brothers, his funeral was held in the district with broad respect.
Mrs I borella Collison, 72, of Wombat Bryaa, died after a fall and possible assault at her daughter's residence during the night. The family awoke to find her injured unconscious. a funeral and memorial services follow, with neighbors expressing shock and sorrow.
Mr. Payid Flovasi of Forben died suddenly after an accident reported near Hamilton New Brunswick. His next of kin include Me. D. Devan and Merian Gale who traveled to attend a local funeral as details of the injuries remain unclear. He was about AKO years old and recently worked at the Newcastle steel works. The family description notes the death followed an earlier rumor of a farm accident and authorities prepared to investigate.
Alf LJ Bone of WIVE and Bone Ltd will visit Porbes Waaduentuy in July and may be present at Kaupton'e Parner. Delegates include Nicolas and Bro erick as Worbet representatives. The text mentions fashion colors and hats at Baldwin's parle and a gathering at Prannecy's Hotel with local officials and attendees.
Fragmentary report mentions Cabinet and Parliament actions following the sinking of the Sumatra. References to government plans for land policy, tax discussions, and inquiries into the disaster surface amid broader political maneuvering and labor conference commentary.
A mangled OCR item notes upcoming events and local sales in Forbes New South Wales. It mentions the Weainer caparivacad, a Haunting Mondo showing at the Strand Theatre, and various discounts at McDades Shot Barware. Mentions a sale on goods and a medicinal cure listed as Great Pappermint Cure.
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