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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1913
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR item shows names Forbes, Warangia, Murasong, A J Gardner and others with times such as 11 am, 7.00 pm and references to readers, hon. readers, and local figures. Likely a small timetable or notice listing people and times.
Notice of transfer of business patronage from Mrs Kerr to new manager, claiming the Dust nese business assets and customer patronage will be managed at the same location. Details suggest a change in ownership and appeal for continued support from former Kerr patrons.
Jottings note Forbes Advocate listings and preparations for auction and sale of household furniture and effects from Mrs Ione Scott. Items include carpentry tools, furniture from Glentleh and Mossel brands, medical and dental notices, and public sale details by Weaver & Co. Also mentions holiday vaccinations, local auctions, and upcoming county listings with prices and dates.
Readable fragments describe Donaghey's Furniture Sale in Forbeg with price tags 2/6 and 3/-, items like "Life" and "Bale" prices, tailor goods, and eye on Argyle whisky. Mentions Alectown village suburban holdings on August 11 and repairs, with various shop names and local vendors.
A very pretty wedding occurred on the 2nd at Lariat, with the bride's party in attendance. Eraspst, son of Mr and Mrs Hochford of Yass, wed Garnette Geneuve, sixth daughter of Mr and Mrs Ut Doubleday, of Bumbuldey. The bride wore a white gown with Brussels lace and orange blossoms, carried white carnations, and wore a coronet of orange blossoms. Two bridesmaids attended, Miss Kilo Paubleday and Miss A Mercer, with the groom's party including Mr G S Douttenay. After the ceremony, guests gathered for a formal reception and the couple departed for their journey, amid telegrams and well wishes.
The Roman Catholic Chapel Com nok hosted the marriage of MXEON-DWYER on Thursday morning. The bride wore a cream marquisette dress with lace and bouquet. bridesmaid Min Kalle Pitanatviek wore cream. groom’s party included Mr This M'Keon's son. After ceremony, the couple departed by motor car for Sydney. bridal travelling dress described.
An odd Ottawa style notice describes Tokio Town performances in Forbes with unique acts and travels, mentioning Melbourne and Austrian venues. It highlights a troupe of native Japanese performers and claims a novelty show to entertain townspeople. The text is garbled but centers on a traveling act gimmick promising variety and exotic entertainment.
Forbes council met Tuesday night with members including Alderman Rawardy, Bai, Hse, Patter von, Reymnood, Marin FINANCE. Discussions covered water supply faults at homes, sewer and gas work, lamp posts on Mills Street, engine overhaul offers, and proposed purchases.
A garbled local note mentions Alderman Patterson and promises to move to the Works Committee after referencing wartime style frustrations. It hints at plans or discussions about a public works project and a timeline, with unclear details and names.
A garbled report discusses a forecasted rate of 24/5 with a stated sum of 0 for frayment and references to Lands Department copies and Commonwealth authorities. It notes a tenancy and conditions tied to Commonwealth borders, with crossings and special assessment rates tied to occupancy.
A protest over the Rockrack rock race at Hingowra centers on jockeys and horse performances. The NSW Trotting Club is to review the protest after officials disqualified The Bolter and upheld the finish order.
The Wednesday section lists trophy standings from MF Ad Hutdock Mentortng and Bross Sin art amd Prtiarson with second prize to Paterson. Jenkin won first prize, Cochrane and Crippin earned notable placements. Bieler, Paterson, and Brownhill appear among top marks in a dense, OCR-heavy report.
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