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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1912
Page
4
The Sons and Daughters of the late Mire Margaret Cannon express gratitude to Dr Delahery, Sister Michael and the nurse for their care during the bereavement. They also thank their numerous friends for kindness and sympathy shown in this difficult time.
The friandia of the late Mrs Mathe King Malloy, known as Gonvi, are kindly advised to permit her funeral to move from Mr. Lawrence's Ric Church to tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock.
A chaotic column notes assorted events in Poh and Rankin streets including whisky labels at Vandenberg Hort, bicycle agents, business notices, and a fire damage report. It mentions the Anglican Bishop of Barhirsty Me Lacshijy Tre Long arriving in Forny, a winter event at Musgrave’s agency, and planned travels to Sydney. Also referenced are auctions, debts, and social notices with various names and local shops.
Womingtions for the winter meeting of the Parkes Trotting commence at 9 pm Wednesday next 10th inst. with a strong card of performers and wagers. The main event sees hopefuls vying for the Bone At The FutTonneN trophy. T Howe leads with two kilts while other competitors strive in a tight program. Stakes split in two heats feature WAU HNfe, C Cubat, and Bites in a sprint for No. 2.
A clipped fire brigade note mentions Captain P Peters and Forbes City Brigade, with a valuation of £1. It refers to two men watching a fire and a reply from Hunter and Pilblips, warning of a fire alarm or alert. The fragment hints at a formal message from the brigade and associates names and roles.
The readable fragments describe a high intensity fight and a sports game with heavy action. Names and places are jumbled, but the piece references a pivotal bout and a subsequent contest with dramatic moments and crowd reactions.
The latest telegraphic despatch from Sydney outlines plans around a Savings Hawk scheme in New South Wales and government actions affecting inspectors, child welfare concerns, and rural output. It notes overworked children, an inspector’s report on a boy fainting after school, and various local and national administrative references.
The Dyfie fleet Hjem achieves a close victory over Cyr by a single margin in the Olympic rout contests. Lowi and Thverodsss are noted in the Gablegrams as observers of the tense events and results.
In a tense first toning encounter Austria and Lancashire clash as Australia batsmen push for a strong score. Key performances include Whitty and Dowling building runs while Huddies and Runloway contribute early hits amid a challenging bowling effort.
A local report details movements of individuals connected to a Chee pitt and Purtea Unni of Hagleund, noting rewinds, rewinds, and community activity. It mentions Mrth PL Mixon and Davey with ties to Purtea Unni, plus Haver and Luiniawn in event context.
The community mourns Mrs Macy Rogerson, a longtime Forbes pioneer and mother of 18, who died at 84 after a long, healthy life. Her funeral, led by Reverend We. Howell, was held at the Presbyterian Cemetery with a large gathering. Surviving children include George Golding Jr, William Henry Golding, John Golding, and three daughters, many relatives and neighbors attending.
Death reported in Melbourne area lists Mrs Margaret Cannon aged around twenty from Tallah, with survivors including sons James Cannon and others in Novi ALT Forbes. Ceremony details and church affiliations noted with references to St James Victoria and local clergy, as well as family names Polly and others.
Richard Wilson known as Od Dik died at a hospital Wednesday night at age 0. He long served with the Rawnthorne factory and wined bores, and was well regarded as a trainer and judge in his field. His death followed injuries that led to hospitalization after a fall on Sunday. He was interred in the Church of England cemetery. arrangements were handled by Ate WB Ladle.
Word came by Mr F Roth a family friend that Miss Catherine Murtley Malloy eldest daughter of Patrick Malloy of Qoma died last night in private hospital Sydney. One more person travels from Sydney tonight for interment in Farbee Catholic cemetery, funeral from St Lawrences Church tomorrow.
The obituary notes the death of Mr Thomas Mulqueeney of G7 who had lived in the state for about a year. A native of Clare Ireland, he moved to Bonbons and was employed in farming. Survived by a growing family including Mrs Laydy, Mrs Sleaver Cobney, and Michael Mulqueen, funeral arrangements were not fully detailed.
A local town Sale of Work proceeds with a long list of stalls and exhibitors led by J Walsh and the Tarhes Parents and Crigens association. The event includes displays by schoolchildren and a short parade with drill and arms by students, as well as refreshment stands and speeches by officials.
The report recounts two separate fires in Rankin Street and nearby premises late Monday into early Tuesday. Firefighters evacuated occupants, rescued items, and prevented full destruction of a motor shed owned by Mr. T. P. Clark, whose property contained valuable tools and 500 cartridges insurance covered the shed but not the vehicles. The second blaze struck an old building housing a former bootmaker’s shop, damaging rooms and leaving charred remnants in a back room. investigators suspect accidental causes, possibly cotton waste ignition.
To let for sale or lease a well known horse Redway by Yoyou Ruby Rose in steady training and excellent condition. Apply at this office for further details and conditions.
Wording warns that the overseer will prosecute anyone shooting hunting fishing or trespassing on Wongajong property. Mentions George Laid Law as wanted and a share farming offer near Forbes with Edward Weaver & Co. coordinating, promising costs and crop on usual share.
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