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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
4
Entries close Friday July 20 for the Cowra P A and H races scheduled on Wednesday and Thursday August 1st and 2nd 1928. Local secretary to issue programme details by telegram or mail. contactTodmerten secretary for information and entry arrangements.
Australians urge Sydney University to appoint Australian graduates to professional posts, arguing a London Advisory Committee bias favors Brits. They call for curbing Latin studies and boosting English for engineers while expanding opportunities for Australian students amid conservatism and slow adaptation to modern needs.
A garbled OCR item mentions road trouble with vehicles, a Saturday event, and a Fortin f t he erenfun at the Land Theatre. It references a theater trip and unravelled news, with stray lines about a woman’s rape and various names. The readable fragments imply a local notice or column item with scattered details.
A. Scott won the junior sheep judging competition at the Jones Show, with Wingr Atereat and Hes paint noted among entries. The event highlighted scores and participant names, including Peavey and Hinds, amid a busy county exhibition lineup.
A driver barely avoided plunging into a lagoon when crossing a narrow bridge near Phenny Woods Sunday. The incident drew no clear fatalities but left onlookers and authorities perplexed by the risky section and ongoing near misses. Local responders cautioned motorists to proceed with extra care across the precarious span.
The readable text describes a chaotic scene with a crowd and a flood of unclear actions. It mentions a place name HORMAt, a Symuine event, and references to a coach or leader and a flock of animals or people. Details are incomplete and follow-up is needed.
Sydney observers report a grand Masonic ceremony held on Wednesday under the auspices of the lodge. The event featured ritual pageantry, honour guards, and a procession through the town, drawing notable attendees and marking a ceremonial milestone in the fraternal year.
A garbled report from London notes droughts driving huge totals and pressuring settlement. The fragment mentions various names and places, including Walesey and Rome, with a focus on economic impact and policy extension. The text remains unclear but centers on relief and financing efforts amid shortages and long-term implications.
Government agencies report new grants and reorganized welfare allocations affecting several state charities. Officials emphasize efficiency and oversight as departments realign aid to prioritize vulnerable populations and streamline administrative costs.
The report notes exports from New South Wales show tax changes with waivers applied to certain duties. It mentions a last month adjustment and references specific rate figures like 8.87 and 12, indicating evaluative counts though details remain unclear. The piece highlights governmental actions affecting trade balances and duties.
A weather summary notes rain likely from the southwest as a weather service predicts washing skies and possible showers. Forecasters caution on timing and intensity with regional impacts in late day forecasts across the area.
A Forbes Town Hall concert by the Diggers quickly raised over £100 for club rooms. Organizers and local supporters praised broad donations to finance the Saturday race meeting after the Forbes annual show, with plans to secure facilities and lighting for the venue. Local figures including J. McChine and others pledged further support as the event moved forward.
Proceedings list items for discussion including appraisal and valuation matters. Names such as Parker, Wymer, Delaney, Osborne and Stouston appear among committee members and assessors. The item notes extension of terms, rent considerations, and recommendations by O.C.P. and related officials with dates and file references.
cordial relations described between local legal professionals and the Judiciary as Juden A Thomson made his first appearance at Forbes District Court. Moloney congratulated Thomson on his appointment to the District Court circuit and noted the absence of crime, promising ongoing friendly ties in judicial affairs.
A Wednesday council agenda outlines a committee report on tram and railway management. Samuel, secretary, reviews potential orders for tram service regulation as the council weighs transport control and future station operations.
A page review highlights upcoming film and stage events. It mentions The Man Without a Pass by Joseph Anthony and The Count of Fen by Gayard Beaumont, noting Halloween and Friday shows. Also previews The Lith Hour and a mystery feature amid listings of animals and seaside settings.
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