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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1918
Page
2
The notice outlines advertising charges for a NSW Colony press group contract with Forbes Advocate. Rates vary by size from 3 to 14 inches, payable weekly for up to three months, with a stated preference for long known advertisers and strict adherence to the scale.
The July golf stroke competition is now underway at the local golf course. Two best score cards will win the test trophy, with handicaps and runmersh notation given. entries close after the start date.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a stopping train near Red Bend on a Saturday afternoon. It mentions miners, a weathered path, and inconclusive details about a location at a highway setting.
A damaged OCR fragment references hospital committees, a secretary named Bates, printing fees in Sydney, and a misfired order connected to The Fortes Aivorate. The text is garbled and yields few concrete details beyond mentions of a secretary, a printing office, and uncertain sums.
An irregular OCR fragment reports a bishop's visit connected to a local event described as urgent. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but mentions of dates and names imply a church or civic gathering with listed participants and timing.
Irregular text appears to describe a bowls event or scoreboard with numerous garbled names and places. Readable elements mention teams or persons such as Lenora and Armttiiers, but many words are illegible. The passage lacks coherent details to extract a clear outcome or location.
Weather reports indicate scattered rains across central and southern districts with 70 workers in the wool topping industry accounted for. The steamer Wimmera reached Sydney with survivors telling brave rescue stories after a boat incident, while government agencies coordinate cataloging and relief efforts.
A Humber is sought by the council to be presented to district soldiers upon their return from the war. At Saturday’s meeting Councillor Emott urged action, lamenting inaction on medal presentations. Proposals for an illuminated coronation and additional honors were discussed amid debate on timing and eligibility, with thanks later extended to supporters.
A garbled OCR passage presents legal and court fragments, mentioning Sottings Swit OE 40ND hours, a court in Sydney, a complaint, and various names and places. The legible items include references to legal actions, agents, and unspecified proceedings, but most content is unintelligible.
Private Herbork faced accusations at a Forbes function where guests from the Lante Omee and others gathered at the Team Inn. Speakers including Mayor and officials praised his service while expressing mixed views on his return. The event featured attendees, a reception, and a vow to pursue values of friendship and fair play.
The Forbes District Hospital monthly meeting recorded attendees including J Donaghey and Rev Fr Bwyny. Minutes cover approved repairs, ward fittings, supplier proves, nurse Crowther’s training success and a £10 honorary, plus hospital donations, visiting rules, and financial accounts.
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