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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 20, 1923
Page
5
The notice honors Corporal Wally Radburn who died in action in Prune on July 28. It mentions a loving mother and Rankin Street, RADBURN as names appear in a damaged obituary fragment.
Bee printed catalogue shows a linen stamp reading THIS OFFI with rubber stamp marks. The fragment suggests a shipment or trade item description destined for Australia, noting catalog reference and printing method.
Tender notices endorsed by the Cador Secretary announce bids for the Dartmont of Eilueuslun Sviney due by 2 August 1424. Additions include a fadehorn residence and Public School at Woobang Pigns. Albert Brontnell Minister of Education presides.
The town plans a grand social evening at Portes Town Hall on Tuesday with a full royal regatta program. All clubs will be represented, large visitor turnout expected, and decorations by Mr and Mrs W Hritx promise a colorful display. Music by the Aratclaw orchestra will accompany the events.
The report details warnings and river level changes around Cowra and Lachlan with hydro alerts, warnings, and notices from Cowra to Forks. It notes rising waters, heavy rain, and agency advisories while mentioning a disputed letter from a well known financier amid concerns over flood impacts and public safety.
A letter from the Department of Agriculture to the Torer FA discusses offering free fertiliser and seed to farmers willing to allocate a portion of holdings for ratoon or lucerne production. The note emphasizes potential profitability and calls for public support, citing a recent report of 600 tomato plants purchased by a local firm as evidence.
The Forbes Lockey Club membership shows growth as 13 new names were added this week. Community members note the effort by Waye and others to engage newcomers and boost church involvement.
Ambitious clubs compete for football prestige as Fortres leads in enthusiasm and Forbes shows potential. The Worhes contest features diverse acts, with Gunmen in Gunn's room and others drawing crowds.
A Cowra deputation on agriculture in Sydney faced a tense hearing as members argued over timing and purpose. The public works committee delayed decisions while one local faction pressed for a firm stance, and another councillor left after a heated exchange.
A garbled eyewitness vignette shows a tense moment at a drugstore where a builder interacts with a chemist and a creditor. The narration mentions a singer, a warning to a stranger, and a reluctant encounter ending with a query about owed money, all amid a chaotic exchange.
Readable fragments recount a Forbes region string of events including sports talk, hospital notes, a notable football season, and a memorial for Mary Ann Dyrue. Individuals named include Mr. Thorms Feeney, Mr. White, Mr. Dowling, Mr. Woody, Mr. Crommelin, Mr. Shaw Btreklaus, and Mrs. Walsh, with mentions of Park Growtell and Springbank. The report touches on a fatality, weddings, and estate notes, framed in a local community sketch with dates and places tied to Forbes and nearby towns.
A damp but colorful fund raising event staged by Church of England ladies and gentlemen drew about 100 attendees despite rain. The program featured Miss Bub Crippa as Queen of the Orient, Mr Goose Green as an Indian Chief, and decorations with pale pink, white poppies, and almond blossoms, while Mra W J Thomson supervised the displays and workers.
A terse notice states that a juvenile event or proceeding is planned at the town hall with a start at 10 4. The brief lacks full details but confirms a scheduled gathering related to youth matters at a local civic site.
A draft copy of a letter from the Prime Minister to officials notes representations by Wirriaya Branch of Premets and Batileen, approving a sommericetiLe project between Garena and Waltabookes for a line and work to begin once permits are received, with details of issuers and connections.
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