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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1926
Page
2
A jumbled classified item lists Farming tools and gear for sale or trade. Includes mentions of Edward Weaver and Benman, a £20 reward for information, store names Black's Store and Tilackw, and various agricultural and household items such as motor hire cards military overcoats and cure products.
A fragmented account records Forbes Town Council discussions on a proposed electric scheme. Aldermen voice opinions on delays, the pace of work, and financial terms while debating responsibilities and public impact amid a cautious push to proceed.
The Forbert Policy Court heard Acheson and Bing face a case of alleged assault on Extwarnt Facey with the plaintiff’s nose broken. A verdict was delayed, with a district court report promising later coverage. A midweek railway extension discussion at their center and notes on Forbes News follow.
Mutron Davidson of Distetet Hospital is recovering from influenza complications. The piece notes staff actions, patient movements, and district council discussions, with mentions of Highe and local officials. It references Ward changes, routine care, and upcoming community meetings, preserving a dated local vibe.
A fragmentary report from the Orange Municipal Council describes a dispute involving the Cater case and Forbes Police. The piece praises waterworks supervisor Underwood and notes rapid progress on municipal pumping stations while hinting at broader civic engineering and artistic projects.
The Strand Theatre announces a week of screenings with The People a star attraction and a Metro delight. Featured are Yule Gwin and Monte Hall in a drama as well as Western and musical acts, with strong praise for the cinema program and value from Gum's quality butchers supporting the venue.
A correspondence urges the municipality to enforce footpath use over streets for walking near schools. It notes children rushing onto roads to yield to cyclists, and objects to a cyclist directing youth onto the roadway. The writer thanks the reader and signs off.
A garbled Sydney telegraphic item notes NSW election activity with fragmented names and places. Vague references to candidates, regions, and dates appear in stray phrases, indicating a disrupted page segment about the Metropolitan election and party backing amid unclear sequencing.
Fragmentary cricket report lists players Wickett Kilner Stevan Ryder and others with scores and overs. Mentions Hurn maybe Huriatey and Macartney, Andrews, Chapman, and Woodfutl in a Kilner match context. No clear dates or full results due to garbled OCR.
Forbes council approves study and potential takeover of electric supply project. A committee including Aldermen Meagher Watson Crippin and others will review the plan and advertise the proposal, aiming to secure a municipal undertaking with strong support and clear authority. Public notice to follow Monday.
A blurred report notes multiple court actions including Wallen Mungiacean and Krewerick Rowerson found not guilty on riding charges and others remanded for 14 days due to witness absence. Hotelkeeper and several named locals plead guilty to allowing drinking at prohibited premises and burning vehicles or vegetation without lights, with fines imposed or suspensions ordered.
Fragmented OCR yields a chaotic tennis report with players Elwyn Rowe Hurt Mekr Andurain AC Reggrove and scores like 86 6 5 2. The piece mentions Woonona Hawkes Cup, Bart Held, Casey Dilek, and a future trophy in Forbys district. Names and results are garbled but center on a local tennis matchup and upcoming Hawke Cup defense.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a city brief with names and dates blurred. Mentions Avston Pratley pegged at 14/6 each, references to street names Rapkin and Minn Tuthgate, and vague notes on wear, cards, forms, and time sheets.
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