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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1921
Page
3
Australian XI routs Scotland in a low scoring match with key dismissals by Ferguson and Gunn. Gregory and Taylor share late bowling duties, while Sundries totals show Australia posting 237 in the first innings. Scotland reply struggles with several partnerships and notable dismissals by Ryder and Taylor as pace and spin mix.
Applications listed include Ajmal Teanes and several conditional and homestead purchases. Quarterly revenue for the quarter ending June 10, 1922 totals £9,005 1s 7d with greens 27,785 6d and overall receipts £12,84 18 1d. Annual revenue for year ending June 1922 shows £65,749 11s 4d against £88,740 4s 7d for year ended ROLL Tune 1829.
A fragmented page notes a political meeting set for Saturday afternoon with MLA and organiser to attend. It also advertises tailored suits, wool garments, and price-cutting sales from Manson’s, Rankin Street, and nearby firms, urging early reader visits and cash discounts amid influenza season.
A fragmentary letter recalls Sir Henry Parkes and the Currymont election scene in the Central Went. It mentions electors at Horbuw and Savages of Currmtong and the crowd drawn by the event, noting it amid public contention and renamed prices in a political context.
Ex mayor Arthur Bam attacks past gasworks practices accusing council and gas examiners of mismanagement and uncollected revenue. He cites 1916 audit findings, unbilled consumption, and faulty meters while urging a businesslike plan to recover funds and curb ratepayer costs.
Final shoot for the Advocate and Bansaed trophies held at hp tous range featured G Miller winning the Advocate trophy with a 388 aggregate. J Bush led rifle prize with 29 percent, followed by A Hawks Ty Reymont and T Doyle. Shirwington won NASA event. F White and J Fivider scored well. Details mention August date and forthcoming Rosle Rate Phi meeting notices.
A distorted report details an August 28 meeting critiquing a planned clash with Forbes. Officials including Parkes and committee members face disapproval as votes on clashing with Forbes were split and postponed. Next year’s Park Show hoped under firmer committee oversight.
Football for this second week shows Corliss missing on Sunday Inst. Kingwe appears ready for Saturday Inst. Results indicate a mixed slate with several players posting notable scores. Teams like Our drove posted 50.600 Hp Tt and Folie holiday. Autum Kugowre Slermlafion and W. Bhirvington feature in the scoring lines, while J. Tush and P. Atwen show multiple marks. Bear in mind some parts are garbled. totals and names reflect the readable segments.
Notice announces the reopening of the Daroobalgie Freezing Works after years of closure. The revival, linked to improved conditions and industrial demand, aims for an early start with full operation anticipated if the project proceeds, potentially employing around 500 workers.
A correction notes a prior lapse in the Advocate about Alderman Keane and his stance on relaying the present system and the speto date lighting method. It states an apology is due to Ald. Keane and cites progress toward modern illumination replacing the old system at the Fortuny carworks.
An ill fated sporting meet unfolds with mixed results and crowded crowd reactions. The report recounts player struggles, referee decisions, crowd interactions, and post event reflections on future formats. It notes Flyers Parkes Parkes and various athletes battling for points amid wet conditions, plus upcoming trials and reorganizations for next season.
A Farmers and Settlers' Association meeting will be held at the town hall on Saturday the sixteenth at 2:30 pm. The executive committee and officers will address the gathering, with a cordial invitation to interested outsiders. All members of the association are urged to attend. Krane, secretary.
Fragmentary text references Oak Pintug Roan suites and Oak Bedroom Baltes with odd pricing notes and likely misread terms. lacks coherent facts, dates, persons, or organizations to confirm a real item.
A garbled report mentions the finding of 44 000 000 pounds in connection with probate policies and life assurance. The text references information from a traveling agent and several names, but the overall meaning is unclear due to OCR errors.
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