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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 20, 1928
Page
5
A fragmented reminiscence of bushranging era events during a Victorian era horse race day. The narrator recalls riding, enforcement, and local figures with scattered names and places, describing stalls, horses like Butcher Bay Garabaldi and owners such as Mr John. The piece blends dialogue and vivid scene fragments from crowd, riders, and officials.
Attendees discussed the fate of three F and S branches at the annual conference. They debated maintaining an old scheme, changing systems, and the impact on funding. Officials indicated branch viability depended on reorganizing resources and aligning with the broader council plan.
Reported fine against hawkers for selling vapour potions condemned by authority. Court yesterday imposed a 3 pound penalty amid confusing notes about orders and witnesses. Several phrases reference witnesses, the defendant and local official statements, with mention of a ministerial or judicial body.
A garbled OCR record recalls a heated discussion at a public library board meeting. Key figures mention motions, votes, and reports though the text remains unclear, with references to committees, dates, and procedural phrases amid damaged language.
Various local ads urge shoppers to Meagher's for flannelette suits at four six, leather goods and footwear, and a broad range of merchandise. Notices warn of bridge closures at Mullgutherle Bridge Gate, stock sharpeners, and a police warning against trespass near the river station. Public figures announce office moves and football challenge proceeds for charity.
A muddled court report details magistrate proceedings and MLC clashes over a council condemnation. The witness box features Moloney and Meaney as counsel, with lively interruptions and garbled testimony about property and private sites, reflecting a tense hearing and disputed property interests.
Discussion at the annual Farmer’s conference in Parkes centers on a proposed wheat pool. Speaker argues the pool should be non compulsory with government nomination and farmer votes. Proponents claim it could improve fairness and stabilize prices while opponents warn of reduced competition and farmer choice.
A disjointed OCR fragment suggests a crime report about a drunk driver’s conviction. The garbled text references alcohol, a collision, a court outcome, and possible charges, but no coherent names, dates, or locations are recoverable.
Police court heard two men, identified as O'Neill and Bing, fined £10 each after a late night theft aroused by a noisy crowd in the town. The inquiry traced the moonlit incident to a stable where a trowler named Murphy was found. the two men were arrested and remanded. Evidence suggested a mob scene with local unrest and property damage.
In the supreme corner of New South Wales matrimonial causes jurisdiction Selle Howison petitions for dissolution of marriage from Charlie Owiro Rosen Ty Robert Chairs Towson and others. The court requires appearance by September 20 to show cause why marriage should not be dissolved on grounds of desertion and non-support. A copy of the petition is obtainable by application to the undersigned solicitor. Dated February 21.
Jemalong Shire Council awarded a pavement works contract for bituminous surface and concrete related tasks. The notice mentions contractor selection, completion timeline, and compliance forms.
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