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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1918
Page
2
A fragmented OCR item describes financial tasks including income, land alterations, and hookkeeping with debt collection and treasury arrangements. The readable details reference a phone number 270 and imply routine ledger activity within a local business or office.
The fragment notes general accounting work including audit support and tax returns. It mentions Anderson and Fara, tradesmen, and auditing aid, with emphasis on general accounting services and tax preparation.
A damaged OCR fragment notes removal actions involving Shug Chambers at 10 Mr J T Woous ater La Lawtiure atreet. The snippet references an address and an official removal order but lacks complete details for full context.
Page shows miscellaneous classifieds and notices with scattered legible items. Includes ads for services, stalls, and announcements, reflecting typical mid century local commerce and community needs.
Stud breeders are urged to note advertising charges in The Fortes Advocate for the NSW Country Province Association notices in the coming season. Rates are set by column width and length with specific prices listed, and the paper promotes its advantages to advertisers.
The railway department announces reduced fares for travellers to Melbourne, effective midweek in July. The measure aims to boost travel and commerce by providing cheaper options for passengers, with specific dates and conditions to be observed.
A bubbling fountain near the post office was recently installed by Forhon Muntiloxt vansioll. On Thursday it began bubbling again under W H accord, but has since ceased, leaving questions about water usage and waste.
Fragmentary report details a tied youth division at a wing championships, delays at Cindhovllen, and weather disruptions delaying heats. Mentions Bucellins heat and a Tex art Scatt outcome unclear due to rain and damaged text.
The clipped text references Mrs Jessop alias and a social pageant in a village setting. It hints at a love triangle or wedding arrangement, with mentions of Ewlly Stephens, Janet, Lyther, and Rayman. The piece reads as theatrical gossip or a serialized column with names and futures implied.
The Wingel show at Yuu Mitt runs Tuesday and Wednesday July 30 and 31 entries close Wednesday July 24. Mr T Duckson presides. formal asides describe the ground day of the show and related activities in a brief local notice.
The Presbytery Ball drew a large crowd last night with a crowded dance floor and a long program. Music by Ao cous oFehourya and My WL Aerot impressed, while arrangements by Mr and Mrs C Merriht and committee members ensured smooth service and warm thanks to all workers.
The Mayor calls a public meeting in the City Hall Chambers on Friday at 7 pm to discuss establishing a memorial honoring those who gave their lives for the country and to honor the humanitarian work of returned veterans.
Secretary of the Jockey Club announces forthcoming annual show race meeting with approval by the ministry. Details on dates and official sanction are noted, with emphasis on September as the target month. Local officials and organizers coordinate logistics for the event.
Fragmentary court report notes a summons or docket at Forts Y with references to a deputy, sheriffs, and a recent abandonment. The text mentions a widowed party and a late Thomas White, with scattered names and events without clear context or outcomes.
The notice records fluctuating cattle prices at Orange with figures for bullocks and various steers. Mentions a large sale total of £24,100 and another at £26, some animal lots averaging around £24. Second part notes a local broker and firm names alongside auction lots and a trim of price ranges.
A fragment lists names and roles of donors supporting a meeting or fund in the march to freedom. Names include Bates, Wham, Meagher Co, Pulitipr, Waller, Werner, Hrosdbents, Donaghey, and others. The text notes general support from several individuals and groups and references a budgetary item tax or share. The passage is garbled but centers on contributions and a planned gathering.
A fragmented list of fancy sets arranged by Miva J Watghate and collaborators. Includes names such as Diedrichuon St Kelly Mt Rath M Doyle R Heay and Pee Rathgate along with other participants and sponsors. The garbled OCR shows multiple individuals and groups with unclear roles.
A dated weather snippet describes variable wind and uncertainty for Saturday and Sunday. It lists several place names and numbers, suggesting forecasted pressures or temperatures. The text mixes garbled names and measurements, yielding a fragmented summary of regional conditions.
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a jumble of names and places including Fancy Dresses, URIS Asean at Meat rree, Mine M1 Wall, Kath Les, Fortina Fyites Mine Aloe Acret, Fortuna Voller Mine Vv, Huergarty, Mr Milton Grenfell. The readable elements suggest a local social page with attendees or listings. no clear event or outcome emerges.
Fragmented OCR lists names of people wearing costumes and decorations with vague notes on colors and materials. The garbled text mentions Mirw A Bloke Carmelton and Mien Pannelly along with several unclear descriptors of attire and event context, lacking coherent details or dates.
An ad notes a Sydney slop factory using expert tailors and direct supervision for all garments. It highlights long hours at the town hall on Sundays and weekdays, claiming careful workmanship and careful construction of suits priced at twenty five guineas.
A crowded town hall assembled to honors France on its national day with English and French anthems as flags fly. Speakers praised French resilience and democracy, recalling historic victories and pledging continued friendship as residents reflect on Franco British ties.
The coroner's inquiry examined Edmond Derrien Burke who died July 8 at Forder hospital after injuries from an accident on June 9. Witnesses described a gun or lamp incident, skull and chest injuries, hospital transfer, and a fatal outcome with medical notes citing brain injury and thoracic trauma. The inquiry detailed the handling by officials and the sequence from accident to postmortem and inquest findings.
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