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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1922
Page
3
Advertisement notes capability to perform straight drilling work now with experience claimed and satisfaction of customers. Mentions supply and erection of pumping plants and parts with terms available on application.
Local notes report heavy crops damaged by rain, with paddocks stalling and rotting ground. A planned concert for Ye Church of England funds is promised, while Mr Collin of Manwell Dramatic Co promotes a "Gaiye Ghost" show. Residents welcome home Mr and Mrs Barker from Sydney and new cars and travel plans are noted.
Winter conditions and rain slow and steady. A fire destroyed a six room cottage owned by Miss C Tyers near Tyers Creek, with losses around £800. Planners report delayed waterworks upgrades and slow pipe progress toward Beargull reservoir. A football match between Le Sydney Tramways and Parkes teams drew crowds despite damp weather. Death of Adriam Reymond noted. efforts to resume local events continue amidst unsettled days.
The annual wile plain and fancy dress ball at the Cathey College Building in Down drew a small crowd due to rain. Decorations by Mrs W F Tirity and Mike D Harkett impressed guests, but few fancy costumes appeared. The event featured a table of prizes including a dress won by Alice Brown and a well received supper. music by Acret's orchestra kept guests entertained despite turnout.
In a coroner’s inquest held Tuesday night in Goma, John Sloper’s estate faces loss from a fire that burned five stacks of bay at a rate of £3 per ton. Sloper, a returned soldier, testified that stacks insured by Goodman's firm were damaged during his absence, with £10 later paid for eight weeks’ loss. Bottled details note a single attack and limited extents, while the coroner upheld an open verdict after evaluating witness testimony and insurance actions.
Public notice from ROTICE JAG MARTIN & COH MACHINERY announcing availability of various duplicate machine parts and components. Includes references to Justin Martin & Co and their well known attachments, with emphasis on diverse studs and related items.
A lively juvenile dance event on Wednesday evening showcased student performances including Powder & Patches and The Waybucks. Numerous participants received special prizes from local sponsors while a large crowd enjoyed acts such as The Sheik, The Jeweer, and Oriental numbers.
The report notes mixed signals on global wheat supply. American yields and winter crop prospects are uncertain while European crops stumble. Argentine weather improves yet continental chaos risks, with traders awaiting official estimates and export outlook.
A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous personal names and odd phrases lacking clear context. The readable elements include multiple individuals such as Walker, Logan, Doreen, Edna, Dorothy, Myra, Gladys, Vera, and Gordon, followed by scattered terms like Princess, Fisherman, Queen, and Sundowner, but no coherent event or narrative emerges. The piece resembles a damaged social column or puzzle fragment with no identifiable action.
Miss P Mnickle offers obstetric nursing care at home for patients in the Bullmore Spriggs and Eagowra Antares area. Prepared to attend to late labor and provide in home medical assistance for mothers and newborns.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local brief about a marriage and a warehouseman in Sydney. It mentions a Digger, a bridegroom, and a warehouse setting with a late address on Elizabeth Street. Reads like a personal notice with sparse details and odd spelling errors.
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