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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1927
Page
9
The Methodist Church announces services for June 19 with morning and evening hours and notes renovations will move services to a hall in Albany. General instructions invite trustees and parishioners to attend and provide baking bread and milk at a community event after the service. Also requests include furnished or unfurnished housing near Porves for 4 to 6 weeks and inquiries from a married man seeking local employment.
Odd items for sale include a pond dare weaving tool and a complete set of parts. Keenly priced to clear with many pieces and tools listed. Also offering a range of trukde storage and wheel items. Finder rewarded on return of a name tag.
City agenda highlights weather outlook with Tuesday and Wednesday hints plus a list of committee sessions. Mayors and commissioners report several meetings held on the first night, with a quorum reached and discussion on gardens, yards, and town tasks continuing amid routine civic business.
Fragmented obsolescent text memorializes Loke Lander and honors workers, with references to Labor League gatherings, a funeral oration, and a community gathering discussing local politics and education. Names, dates, places, and organizational ties are scattered across a lengthy, imperfect OCR fragment.
Jemalong Shire Council solicits tenders for graveling and construction of cab rents on the Forbuwhtarnion Road. Bids up to 4 by Thomasmo for in wet forming work are discussed. Tenderers must submit with a bond at 5 percent of the tender amount. The lowest bid will be considered though not necessarily accepted.
In loving memory of Jack Laader who passed away June 21 1936 We remember you with love and sorrow you are not forgotten Your family writes of enduring love and grief as another year passes Our sympathy and memories remain strong Arthur Myra and Liironste note
A dramatic society presentation titled Dance Adance will be held in the WERENT A HALL on Thursday night next lune. The event features Gente 8G Ladloa with ML WHTARIEL providing a performance backdrop.
Fragmented OCR mentions Forbes District Hospital and water supply to Korbes 1 vtet Hompiot. July and July 30 pm reference a service on movie with tombere endornesd. Dates unclear. article lacks clear actions or outcomes.
A fragmented historical page reports a midweek eclipse visible at Goole and lists names of individuals facing a felony charge visit Goote on Sunday. It mentions a historical pageant by the Old Students Union with prizes and fund-raising details, plus discussions of a fire prevention committee and a Windsor-like public notice about park relocations and street works.
A fragment outlines concern about Forbes own ambulance neglected for years. The Advocate notes dust and decay mar the vehicle, accusing responsible parties of mismanagement and suggesting it be disposed of to avoid further shame. The piece hints at little or no recent use and poor maintenance.
The meeting discusses Alderman Zauk and Rashi appointment, mayoral remures, and a plan to uphold highway traditions. Crippla explains the number of rooms for a new project, with references to Mayors and hospital workers. a group argues over funding and timeline, mentioning a June 30 completion and possible audits by June.
The issue lists a Special Choral Service at a Methodist Church with performers Famous Human An thems and a violin solo by Mian Ibiaga. It notes a future appearance by Walt 1 bes on Wednesday June 22 and shares district exhibition planning, farm and settlers association meetings, and various local notices including shop openings, furniture sales, and upcoming repairs to Forbes Strand Theatre.
In this Forbes column readers note personal items and local events. Ted Béngrové remains an inmate of Brestwood private hospital refur while a Brentwood private hospital birth is recorded for Mrs Arthur Danford of Wichiys. A daughter was born to Mrs G L Pyne at Orange during a holiday visit. Mrs G L Plynn of CPB New Fiyn vom arrived this morning. Mr A Iatt departed for Dubbo on Monday. The serious miners’ concerns and a note on Mrs Monhee Jamieinn Ale sting are included, as is news of Dr and Mrs Breeds’ infant son A J Mephar. Aldermen Twoood and Smith will represent the Municipal Council at a special meeting Saturday June 36 to arrange details for the proposed Mistrid exhibit at the forthcoming show. Also mentioned are Oriental Ball manager and party items, and Maggie Harter Won’s birthday celebration at the Harney home with many guests. The Farmers and Settlers Association meeting included Redie, Mintar, Sawyer Clark, Collits, Mahio, Attivon, Nock, and Revnew, with Allan arriving in Forbes for the event.
At the reception for Sir Neville Hawes, the Mayor warned that tentative town tenders must be properly attended to before progress. The meeting discussed migration to Halavit and plans to bring churches home. Norman Metachlan and others were mentioned with remarks about metropolitan gossip and a predicted future for Dim Lu in the city.
The report describes a murder in Petersham with a railway worker as a key witness. A man named Me Puoreot is pursued by police and linked to the crime scene. Detective-Sargent Thompson leads the inquiry as a suspect is detained for questioning. The case unfolds with police detailing the alleged motive and sequence of events surrounding the victim Marthe Quinn.
A rider named Dorothy Sauhel Suguuile Brownie of Manly died after a fall during a ride from her Drothena-lin'n companion near Mandag ary. Alan Bruwats was quickly taken to a private hospital at Parkva for treatment. The funeral was held Wednesday at the Church of England Cemetery, Parks, with a large attendance.
Fragmented OCR notes describe flood mark warnings and council debate on directing action. The document mentions Hood and Woods Crone areas and a plan to display marks openly. It notes legal authority and the need for public acknowledgment of flood risk and measures.
A town impropriation committee revisits Weir Reserve 4, with a plan to fund improvements over months. A discussion touches finance, property value, and potential delays, while council weighs bids for bridges, streets, and culverts under a broader works program.
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