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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1920
Page
2
The readable fragments reference a local event or office matter with names and places garbled by OCR. No clear date, organization, or outcome is discernible beyond mentions of a Tart ar and Kean Promiee.
The readable text lists several garbled names and items followed by a vague price cue. It mentions John Stifrting and Bon Forben among others, with references to a 20 price and various surname fragments, but no clear event or action is discernible.
A cryptic notice from Bunilay references a missing Gold Mate and Gold Locket, with a reward offered by Finer for Faturning on 0 J time. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but the inquiry mentions Faturning and a reward related to a property loss in Novor Garage Porbus.
A brief note expresses gratitude to Liv De- Tohery, Mr and Mrs-A, Tomes, Mime te Neilaan, and Mr and Mrs Sinith for their kindness during the Stee Lahliaw gathering. The message credits Air and Mwst and Lillie estes to. exe prees their bincere thanks.
A sober energetic man is sought as a Salonman id Collector in the Forbes district. Liberal terms offered on approval with references in J Harrington. Address inquiries to Vandenberr Hotel or by letter to 10 Aluger Rowing Machine Co, 16 Whe Wann Street, Urhurey.
A fragmentary line lists Plano, Alea, J P Camhman, Rankin A and several unclear terms. The context and roles are not stated, leaving the item as a partial office or social note lacking clear action or outcome.
Imperfect notice fragment mentions Grogan team suit Farben with a 26th date, 129, and items including brick paints and shoes. Referenced places and names are unclear and partially garbled, but indicates a notice about a sale or action on a specified date and locations.
A reader expresses gratitude for friends and supporters including Mr Henny Dayle Mr Dick Rath and Ure White for Leleemortx on their behalf. Thanks are extended to Alan Tr Delphery and the imatron and Turner of Forket Hak Dital for kindness amid a late bushead situation and related mixups.
A public auction will feature morse s and cattle at Stuate Verde on Saturday. The sale lists SESSHS TUSENIN and KWAN as organizers and names Forbes Fortnightly Stock Sale as the event title.
At a Forbes Council meeting on Friday evening plans were made to bring public holidays to Forbes municipal life. The town will observe holidays on Wednesday and Thursday, August 25 and 26, aligning with the Forbes show and related events. The second day of the Forbes show and the Forbes J.C. rap were noted in the agenda.
A local livestock note records the sale of a sheep bale on account of Mr Thos Ririckland. The draft of crossbreed sheep was tied to Bundabusea and transferred to Mr W BD Geddor of Forbes at 28 shillings 10 pence per heng, expected to set a district price record.
An operatic recital will be held at the Town Hall on Thursday, with tickets priced at 2 shillings 0 pence and 1 shilling 7 pence for reserved seats, plus 6d for booking. A full rehearsal is promised for the society, with sections including voices and instrumentation to take place tomorrow night.
Members met Tuesday night at the Methodist school.Pelriegs was elected secretary replacing Mr Wood district chair. Rev Rex gave lecture on outline and meditation. Jane organized a YWCA supper and outlined school work, stressing Dostele and more city accommodation. Melville led the farewell night with cordial remarks.
A garbled notice mentions a tennis match and a dinner for winners, with a meeting scheduled Friday. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving only fragmented hints of teams and events.
The Rural Industries Board records show MP Alf meeting about rebar sale terms and a proposed local committee action. The minutes reference Farmer needs and possible lease or rent conditions, with heated discussions on timing and eligibility.
The Strand Theatre presents Heart of the Hills a melodrama about rural Kentucky hillfolk with a tale of murder betrayal and a pursued young woman. Mavis Meroelt faces danger as a killer seeks her and her mother in a dramatic courtroom and frontier setting with action and romance.
A local committee faced with abandoning the Forbes Show dates August 24 and 20. Volunteers expanded membership to around 20 new names and prepared a stronger program. The secretary EA Aus Won receives praise for organizing archival achievements and the committee plans new exhibits and price revisions ahead of the event. Awaited improvements aim to attract adults and enhance the show’s appeal despite past disruptions.
In Forbes a committee man is named to replace a recent departure. The piece lists current and incoming officers, including members from Wamboyne and Moree, with notes on duties for the golf club and local council sympathy actions. It mentions Catherine Mary Joliet, Ann Cochiwan, and Hurtwood among community figures.
Report covers W and Turner charged with stolen wire at Lachlan Market and the failed sale of two Lachlan Street brick buildings. Other items include horse sale attempts, a cattle and goods display, and a chai neel of village notices from Auckland style markets. The piece notes various ads, cures, and shop offerings, with mixed results and pricing signals.
A letter from Wirrlogy Correspondence questions road funding by ratepayers and cites signatures and motives of Shire Council members. The writer argues ratepayers alone should not determine the road's future and urges disclosure of petition signatories and their rates.
A fragmented passage discusses a bridge matter and political maneuvering involving local figures and a chamber of commerce. It mentions a deputy, hearings, and the idea of placing a bridge project in a stronger political position amid ongoing power shifts.
Readers express interest and criticize coverage about a supposed dozen individuals blamed for a trouble. The letters suggest the writers were not present and accuse the reporters of incomplete programming details and misattribution.
A distorted passage discusses the Chamber of Commerce and a proposed street or riverbank issue on the north side of the Lachlan. It notes potential railway access, internal voting questions, and concerns about haste and consequences for communities, with speculative references to party lines and regional divisions.
A detailed obituary notes the death of Mrs Joseph Hamilton at Parkes on Sunday after a protracted illness following surgery. Survived by a husband, two sons and one daughter, she was laid to rest in the local cemetery with the funeral directed by Thunnley.
The obituary notes Hudson a respected alderman of the town who served as secretary of the Forbes Jockey Club and held public roles for decades. He was born in Lawhlan Rivdot and remained active in civic duties until retirement, receiving honors from the presidency. His wife Winn survived, with their son and Magdalen mentioned among relatives as the family mourns.
The speaker, Leo, minister for Workn, urged renaming the One in Wigowrs amid grave objections. He objected to the proposal and said he would give his opinion when the motion was tabled, noting the debate would continue and referencing Patton.
The Diggars faced Condobolin in a rugged football outing marked by rough play and crowding. Condobolin won 9 to 2 after a tense second half, with Forbes and White among players shaping the clash and celebrations afterward at the Forbes hotel.
At the annual meeting of the Literary Institute in Weeting a discussion on administration led to accusations of deplorable hostility. A. J. Baldock moved to condemn a subcommittee, while figures like Mr Miyittn and Mr Mowe spoke of limited support and small town populations. The session aimed to calm tensions and defend the institute’s work.
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