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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1925
Page
2
A veteran memorial note honors Corporal Walter Radbarn of the Lance Corps who fell in action at Prayce on July 14 1914. The letter laments the loss and recalls his bravery while offering condolences from a grieving mother and family.
Local notes cover church attendance on August 1, council meetings and rate assessments, Colletts Crossing Bridge work and delays, magazine features with Edgar Wallace and Amundsen, and plans for Quandidilla showground works. Labor Victory Hall event, supper, and music by Moore and CHIDOS Jude Orchestra highlighted for Wednesday gatherings.
Drill hall every Tuesday night good floor and crowd admission 14 for base 3 ap gas engine convertible to oil well cheap apply this office for quick sale one 4 and 1p maraball 8 h.p steam tractor to condition bargain apply Jab Berman Main Street Aranten
Fragmentary OCR lists a set of lost items and rewards in the Forbes and Parkes region, mentioning places like Tattermull's Hotel, the Pont streets, and local hotels with rewards offered for return. Names such as J Murray, Sth Office, and B Smith appear amid incomplete street references and railway notes.
On Saturday between Taronbulpl and Forbes a Genta Black Palent Shoe was noted. Reward offered for return to Hargobalgif Post Office and officials. Monument event set for Thursday night July 45 at 8 pm with mentions of Murrumbidaen member Cunningham and Labor ties.
Personal notice from William Gibbons late of the South Count seeking to reach Mr Somerville and Porlongrr Solicitors of Lismore about a matter. Warrant to respond for shire payments from 300 to 0 in details to office. Church of England service Sunday July 20 at 10 to 11 a.m in Yarrumgong Duroobuhgte timing.
A fragmented report notes THORE flood effects and city council debates. It recalls mayoral actions, road repairs, and a broad damage tally with estimates of hundreds of shoes and household impacts, while editorial inquiry questions flood severity and future coverage.
Text appears as garbled OCR about upgrading a cricket ground, planting and maintenance plans. Mentions Forbes cricket ground, improvements, convenience facilities, and foresight for city needs. Readable facts limited. no clear dates or names beyond Forbes.
Rainfall readings show showers across the central region with Cowra logging significant totals and Forbes recording lower amounts. The forecast predicts more frequent showers and cooler conditions with occasional heavier downpours in the central area.
A scrambled conference report lists attendees from Wellington, Forbes, and related clubs with names such as Grimihis, Moser, Wilson, Forbes, and Brooke. It outlines dates in April May and details aims for a naval arrangement, cups, and venue actions, with notes on secretarial duties and election timing.
A garbled note reflects a local press scene debate on biweekly papers and their roles. It mentions Forbes Gazette, The Times, and a shift toward a new World of Forbes, with an untimely death delaying preparations and union talks during venture origin.
Fragmented correspondence notes an event near Forte WAH with French residents and a reference to Fenuve's Day approaching. The writer mentions limited details about movements, uses a hopeful apology, and signals a transfer of diplomatic or personal communications. No clear names or locations are fully readable.
A jumbled Forbes column notes visitors and residents including Mr. Davis, Mr. Senith Spawen, and Rita Cyeen. It mentions the Labor Victory Ball, railway work plans, church events, and the death of Piney J. J. Whiteall at age 75, with references to local governance and community roles.
A golf championship event at Joon Thokwan Balieday features a 16 hole midh format with players including Mia Byrmar Aten Flanton and Clemione 8 Miu Davteiwon listed among those scheduled to play. A guinea trophy is to be presented and an ensuing Saturday playoff is implied among top competitors.
A branch of the primary Produc ce Bank opened in Parkes yesterday. The notice includes marketing phrases about improving ladies apparel and various fabric and clothing terms, though the readable text is fragmented and not all details are clear.
In Forbes Police Court William M Webster faced a not guilty verdict on a charge of failing to destroy a bite on his property. The defence argued he did not own the land at the time. witnesses referenced the transfer and registration records from the Land Office in 1924 and 1954. The board considered revisiting prosecution but delayed ruling, with Webster claiming possession in 1924 and contesting ownership. The proceedings highlighted questions of title, possession, and responsibility regarding the property in question.
Fragmented notes describe upcoming events and listings. References to a July 29 meeting at 249 pM and a sale of furniture and vehicles appear along with civic notices. The text is garbled but indicates local notices and a committee activity with varied topics.
Telegraphic dispatch reports a massive fire in Coburg Melbourne last night, damaging Lincoln King Milla machinery and wiping nearly half a million pounds value. The blaze forced 700 workers to lose their jobs as rain began to fall, with the cause still unknown after a spectacular urban blaze.
In Sydney on Tuesday the Labor Party urged the revival of the 160 year old motion to reform the Legislative Council. About 15 to 20 members were anticipated to be appointed to the council under the proposal.
A fragmented report notes a proposed aviator named Pinedo and a plan not to leave Bellbane until tomorrow. A tin of a wing is mentioned with a watchword about a luminary and lunch yesterday, hinting at a bright but uncertain event in early reporting.
Sydney Tuesday report notes irregularities in Starr Bowkett societies, with focus on co operative societies and their misuse of funds. Authorities say reforms are underway to standardize par ticular equity accounts and restore proper basis for society activities.
Fragmented OCR describes wool sales and pricing trends with references to markets, buyers, and measured percentages. Mentions Sydney and various wool types, with speculative notes on demand and prices amid uncertain details.
The text reports Sir Charge Fuller stating there is no immediate plan to return to leadership of the company while the Victorian Premier issues threats, indicating a tense political stance without imminent changes in top command.
Series of garbled notes from Melbourne and Sydney dispatches discuss transport policies and agriculture. The text mentions tramway conduct, bus use on train routes, a compulsory wheat pool, and a minister’s remarks on agricultural and economic matters. Names, places, and dates are unclear due to OCR errors.
The article discusses a proposed town beautification project for The W Area highlighting plans for gardes, homes, and public spaces. It notes resident privacy concerns, funding questions, and the role of a central committee in evaluating the initiative.
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