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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
6
A report covers a tennis tournament with players including Morrison, Reid, and Meld, detailing matchups and results. It also covers a farmers and society meeting, show committee actions, resignations, prize planning, and new officer elections at the local club.
A wedding in Wednoway morning Jag joined Clade and Soyihin in a Presbyterian ceremony conducted by Nav. J. Calder of Forbes. The day featured festive decor, a formal breakfast, and thanks given to guests and family as the couple begins their life together.
The article describes a weekend tennis opening with varied weather, noting matches and players such as Caren bolita and others. It lists numerous names, lineups, and events, mentioning a patient with appendicitis and a stock of local officials and laborers, reflecting a busy community sports day overshadowed by illness.
An OCR fragment describes officials and candidates including Modiewi and Poultey and a plan to print materials. Mentions a printing task by a committee and a secretary instructed to hold a meeting. Some names and roles are garbled but imply an 19th century civic notice about a show or exhibition day and printing needs.
A week of fair weather in most of the district gives way to clouds and rain. The Soldiers' Relief Association met at Tudlurat Mall on Saturday with reports of wool trade and charity efforts, plus notices of a forthcoming Monday tennis tournament and a local polo event. Several members and visitors from France and Paynt are mentioned, along with a report on team winners for a recent social event and notes on officers away on duty.
Unclear OCR text depicts Tichborne campaign activity with references to referendum, candidates, and local figures. Notable names include Rev. Liunqnett Roberbahn and Houlon. The piece discusses campaign promises, voter outreach, and district concerns, highlighting tense public gathering and expected turnout.
An unusual local report notes Beyer losing ground in a race titled Great Peppermint Car with April 6 noted. The fragment references a fall incident affecting Beyer during the event.
A dull but pleasant spell of weather accompanied a social event hosted by the Tom's Lagoon Program Committee for Forbes Hospital. The dance and party featured MC duties by Mr White, music by T. Sayers, and prizes won by Bert Webb and Mrs J Webb in a cordial, well attended gathering.
Wheatley and Martel Auctioneers stock and station agents announce sales in any part of the district, listing agencies including Massey Hurtis Machinery, Clutterbuck Bros Ott Engines and Chalf-Cutters, Paton Burns Manures, Northern Assurance Coy, and Eve JWRA involvement.
The hotel in Western Australia announces the takeover by Mr Chris Young. The public is assured of his best efforts to maintain the house and meet patrons’ needs. Travel and guest services will continue without disruption and everything will be kept up to standard.
Muiton, acting on a notice from Mr Lou Laneyrie, pledges Eugowra and traveling public continued good service at Clus House Hotel. The proprietor L Morton promises top table, stabling, and a fine line of wine beer and spirits with updated telephone contact.
George Tolmurst Bogan Gate Hotel announces a new and up-to-date building offering ample accommodation and the latest conveniences. The hotel features first-class tables and a fine selection of wines, beer, and spirits for public patronage.
Jd Rely notifies residents of Trundle and surrounding district that the Union Hotel at Trundle has been taken over and will be run as a thoroughly up to date house offering commercial and public dining rooms, with special attention to country retirees.
Fragmentary OCR listing names and roles, referencing MOLONEY agent for Joh Darling & Son, authorized retrievers of wheat under the Commonwealth Wheat Scheme, procurement guard and Meadowbank Manufacturing Co connection, with garbled capitalizations and misspellings.
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