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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1923
Page
4
Fragmentary 19th century style notice seeks assistance with unclear phrases and misspelled names. Appears to reference WHEATLOY & BILL and an old angle pendloper with light duties and good accommodations. Multiple garbled terms suggest classifieds or employment ad from a sparse OCR passage. The readable names include WHEATLOY and BILL and Forbes.
A brief item notes a contractor named vo Harve with a figure 180 and associates including aaron wroaut 7 Ba Lewae Malaya Nelungatoa, indicating a local trade listing or notice.
In loving memory of our darling wife and mother who departed July 1980. Gone but not forgotten. Around our darling mother’s heart the memories linger. Inserted by loving husband Joe Hamilton and children.
Sunday worship at 11 00 a m with Teen Choir and Men's Choir events listed. Evening service at 730 p m. Youth meeting at Park Street 2 p m. No service at Roth No service and Sunday School noted for other locations.
The notice states that she underwent cooperation at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney yesterday and that changes in her vitality are only slight. It uses formal obituary style language to convey this personal health update.
A garbled report from Forben details cattle sale plans near Orulage, with references to Ray Mau and Leeda Bros, plus local residents and events. Mentions include W Whitten, A MuvAlping, and W Hopkins, with obituary notes for Mr Baker and family ties to Forbes community.
An odd event titled Phak Hill Show ran Wednesday with a varied audience. Notable attendees included Mr. Darcy of Traverudate and Bedyorubong, who claimed a prize for an amusing display, while others enjoyed the festive atmosphere and entertainment.
The bowl championship saw a tight finish with Ox Ui Hurbon, Metturray, and Bron advancing. Benson and Bucklend were edged 34 to 0 as late doubt surrounded the leading lines and overall outcome.
The report details a visit by the Bishop to Forbes Town Hall next week. A Friday evening address for women and a men’s gathering follow at 8 p.m. A special thanksgiving service and a memorial window are noted, with thanks expressed to local institutions and the Forbes story of the future.
Fragmentary entry references a car and names Venables & Co. with unclear details about upholstery, a model or order, and a durine inyt sour rere 210. The readable entities include Venables & Co and a damaged description of a vehicle order or fabrication.
Tenders are invited for painting of Weather Board Collage known as Doogsleaie Prince Btreee Forbes and specifications may be seen on premises. Tenders to be forwarded in writing no later than August 24 1923 to Webb Prince Atrant Forbes. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.
Mr Maron Plannery MLA receives a curt reply from the Public Works Department dismissing a communication dated July 12 from the Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. The note states that the suspension of work on the project is conditional on financial considerations tied to the Katt Lean Ka project, with no immediate restart planned.
A fragmented piece extols the poetry of motion in travel and driving conditions. It references potholes, markers, and travel weather, mentioning Sullivan’s Sidley Baker special and travel interests near a hotel. It conveys travel hardship and the lure of smooth roads.
Condobolin and surrounds prepare for a local show next week in July with prize money of £860. Trotting and jumping events vary, secretary Jon Harter will accept entries up to 9 p.m. on Monday at his office in Condodolin. Lautemann 16 is president this year. A large, record number of entries is expected, with excursions planned and communities well represented at Forbes Show recreation office.
A festive gathering featured dancing and singing with harmony and fellowship. The event showcased a Parken orchestra, a dancing program, and a notable display of uniforms and colors, culminating in a regatta-like finale and a toast to shared memories and long tradition.
A garbled plea urges readers to take advantage of plunging prices and place orders for unspecified goods from Mockland. The fragment hints at advertising drive but lacks concrete items, dates, or contact details.
A garbled Victorian era catalog fragment lists assorted goods and prices. Mentions boots, socks, footwear, coats, and various dry goods offered by local shops including Avalon, Allston, Prat leys, and McTude's. References a mayor and aldermen and town events in vague terms.
A colonial-era draft discussion on water conservation and river works outlines how to fund and plan a major water project. Speakers weigh costs, labor, distribution, and the future impact on lands and populations, with reference to parliamentary approval and Public Works Committee inquiry.
The document outlines reductions to the budget and a referendum date to be set by the Premier. It notes £250,000 earmarked to help sanctioned holders purchase certain matting and mentions awaiting Parliament approval for constitutional revisions. It calls for investigation if approved and stresses cooperation with Water Conservation and authorities. The message criticizes delimited proposals and reflects confusion over procedural steps and sources of authority.
The article reports on horse and harness events across multiple venues in Australia. Winners include Lew Jandloe, Parke Jockey Cay Mas, and Kingoratt in the Coomamble Cup, with details on weights, riders, and prize money. J.D. Greenwood from New Zealand attends and discusses club support. NSW and Adelaide events loom in August and September with invitations for champions to represent NAW.
A damaged newspaper notice gives partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
The fragment discusses a registrar rejection and reg registration issues tied to a primary bank, with references to an officer Hewitt and an article in a weekly publication. Names and places are garbled, but the piece signals a contested registration and a formal objection reported in a weekly paper.
A Forbes Chamber of Commerce meeting in Waitemata subdivides rural properties for sale under government debentures. Proposals aim to ease urban migration by funding housing, with allotments up to 3100 acres and homes costing 260 pounds each. Debate balances rural leasing, employment, and city needs.
A summary of local notices from Eugowra detailing a wedding at the Church of Knmwnd with officiant Carr, and social events including a choir fundraiser, a dance with trophies and prizes, and charitable collections. The piece mentions a juvenile dance planned for August and a Bishop visit, along with updates on telephone subscriptions and a show committee meeting.
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