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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
2
A damaged OCR snippet references a medicine or remedy labeled Wool-Wool used to treat a four year old child’s illness. It mentions instructions, a doctor or adviser, and various nonsensical phrases about cures and ailments without clear, coherent details.
During a tense Tuesday evening session the Forbes Municipal Council discussed vacancy, resignations, and council direction. Alderman positions were debated, with a focus on filling the seat, financial fund allocations, and future polling day implications.
William Tompkins sues Alexander Harlow over tenancy on Alleby’s Main property claiming lease terms and rent disputes. Witnesses describe water access, well sinking, and agreed payments as parties argue over possession and compensation for crop and improvements. The case details repeated rent talks and threats of eviction tied to a proposed well installation.
A Forbes diary item reports Bert Tooth and railway staff discussing delays and a riverine route to the Riverina. A note about a traveller returning £1 mishanded by Jack Ames leads to restitution. Stationmaster Datlay offers information while calls arise to expand the Forbes parcel office and improve wood storage and office space.
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