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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 24, 1921
Page
4
A faded notice promotes an all star cast including Corrine Griffith in The Garter Girl and a Sunshine Comedy titled His Unlucky Job. The fragmentary item mentions a colonial type bolter and various stage terms, with sparse production details and actors listed in a busy, unreadable press snippet.
Readable text mentions Jim Lyell and a scene with a fire plane and a living space including bedroom and front porch. Lacks clear actions, dates, or identifiable events to establish a full news item.
Sunday schedule lists services at Forbes with morning and evening worship. A line of notices mentions church events, local speakers, and upcoming activities. Further items include real estate and employment notices from local agents and businesses.
Impounding notice records a mixed color hen impounded on June 14 at Hampton Pound, With veterinary officer noting no lining for release. The document cites Med W body and a depot at Hayton Moropolitan Hotel as holding area.
Public notice invites residents to attend a council meeting tomorrow at 3 30 pm in Wade Inesday court hall. The mayor will preside and outline progress on district plans before the mining proposition hearing.
Baral Croft wife of Y Croft died June 21 1920 aged 28. The obituary notes her devoted husband and children.
A garbled entry notes seized funds and a recovery amount. It states an available sum over 1600 with an imminent banded amount around 479 pounds. Names, places, and dates are unreadable in the fragment.
Forder post to meet at Marken Ort Monday Hoxt In the Meat round of the Lind jks cup competition wing chosen to-night. Magowra will not take part due to the death of Mr C. T. Boyd, father of Messrs A. J. Boyd captain and A Boyd of the Bn owen clit.
Moos Mintz Crawmpryy and the Wange sucioncers advertise a sale of 4000 cattie and 000 Whoop to be offered at mato in Orange on Thursday max. Read advt in hte Janus. Competition down the line features an eight nvn Mole four semip contest. The president and vice-presidents are to run for caudiualon with Big optives expected. Mr Allen donated a trophy for the holiday. The annual tpi ball at the wn Hall drew limited attendance and there was praise for the defense and rexnoner. Music by Acrst's orchestra and the supper was sient.
The Telegraphic notes turmoil over migration and organized labor as the Trade Union Congress discusses measures to curb unemployment. Government upheaval and industrial force threaten economic growth. A deputation seeks to go to the French Consul-General but is advised against travel. A plan to grow wheat production in South Australia continues with early July payments.
A chaotic recount shows Hugowra and the Federals battling in a rain soaked Sunday match. Players collided amid heavy mud as Hugowra pressed, but the score remained unsettled with wind effects hindering scoring attempts.
The readable lines describe scarce player names and scores from a historic cricket game, mentioning Batting and bowling actions, and a Sunday schedule. It references players like Gregory, Haywood, and Cowell and notes a 46 run total with partial results and upcoming fixtures.
The notice invites bids for fencing and water works on the Mujyaudry estate, 638 acres, 14 miles from Farben, with a total estimated cost of 464 pounds 3 shillings 2 pence. Items include fencing 101 pounds 9 shillings 10 pence, palering 182 pounds, water supply 4 pounds 18 shillings 4 pence, a hut yard 10 pounds, cottage additions 18 pounds, open to July 16 for successful bidder to undertake works.
The event showcases early rounds of a tournament where Miss Hawk and Miss Cowell defeated Men Thomynn and Milly P. Aud 30 to 18. The page notes a window display and references to commerce charity and Sherwood, with uneven OCR details in the surrounding text.
A proof of productivity from Blackwood Farm near the Worhes river shows ten acres yielding nearly a hundred bushels per acre. Mr Jaques Field notes impressive results with the harvest, indicating strong potential for future crops.
Lis Snooker advanced to the fourth round amid a tense match lineup at Pell's Bithwed Saloon on Rankin Street. Players Haligele, Woo, Hath, and Whitard posted tight scores as B Budd and Re Praw won key frames, with Cripps and Hayes showing strong showings in a chaotic, hard fought contest.
The Argus proprietor of Emmaville, noted for candid reporting, agreed to a one month prohibition order in court after the Informal Board disclosed his alleged excessive drinking. The case highlights concerns over conduct and public trust in local journalism.
A committee meeting of the Borden Howling Chute occurs Wednesday the 20th at 8. Dam. The treasurer’s resignation is to be received and new officers appointed along with other business. Vorban Bowling Club plans four rinks sent to Over Oren.
A distorted report from a Bugowre church opening depicts the Very Rev Wather Vorun delivering a hearty lament about priests and passersby. The text recalls a moment when locals overheard a remark about "the blokes" and supposed attendees in the vicinity.
A fragmented notice notes upcoming events and a meeting of the Citizens' Association in Lie Lown hall for Monday evening. It mentions a mayoral session, a planned ground work at Bauch Shele Park, and expectations for a fair, orderly lime event and playground preparation.
The Forbes and Parkes racing scene debates timing and entry logistics as clubs consider moving shows to avoid clashes. WDA allows a post-show event but concerns arise about recruiting anti-club entrants from Parkes and potential impacts on the show schedule.
The mining commission will convene at Parker on Tuesday morning to review metalliferous industry matters. Officials include chairman Dar Wdxon and Justice Weyan with secretary Mrs G Bakes Hun lard coordinating. The event aims to prepare for a public hearing and district council sessions.
A garbled local notice recounts a string of incidents and people from Forbes district. It mentions a soldier’s death, funeral rites at the Church of England cemetery, a telegraph line repair, a damaged rig and near fatal accident, and remarks from a severely injured man about a close call with a horse and post.
A garbled local column mentions a May meeting at the Town Hall with Sherwood's Queen committee, a Woolworths style sale, and various notices about oaths and campaigns. It notes a lawn event, a prize inquiry at Homebush, a Prince of Wales birthday celebration, horse trotting in the Southern District, and a tragic accident near Cudal involving the family of Mrs Taylor.
A verbose review touts a Paramount feature described as a powerful drama about youth, love, and wealth, praised for its emotional depth and moral tone. The piece highlights supporting Mack Sennett comedy acts and two-reel western entertainment, noting a star-studded lineup and theatrical presentation at the Strand tonight.
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