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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
6
Fragmentary notice offers a for sale item described as a unusual pair of vehicles or devices. The legible parts reference a sales listing and a contact. Further details and exact terms are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Found at Debenhem Bros wyehbery shop on Taoaday. 9 pair of Gold Rim med Giessen. Owner can claim by applying at the OMcs and paying for this advertisement.
List of unclaimed items including Grenfell Briset and given trousers, with owner able to reclaim by paying the ad cost. Items were said to be popular at Austen and Protley.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions various names and locations with no clear incident. It appears to list venues, chairs, suites, and potential events but lacks coherent context or a discernible news item.
J Murphy of Bugawra expresses gratitude for the many kind friends and moral tributes received after the death of his mother Mrs M'Kewan. He sends thanks for letters cards and sympathy, acknowledging support during bereavement.
A benefit event is planned for the widow and children of the late Mr Moore. The committee has organized a high class entertainment titled Shadows of Suphelny featuring Harold Lackiwuedt to support the family.
NSW wool producers face a dispute as shearers demand a 34 percent wage rise before the season. About 100 sheds may close if demands aren’t met. Queensland workers seek similar increases, with NSW and other states prepared to strike if pay hikes aren’t granted.
A summary of land appraisals and purchases reviewed in Forbes during the month. Officials and claimants named include Alice K. Windchem, Arthur W. Wynateuigme, and William Bunk. The record lists parcels and improvement purchase questions within Forbes, with multiple locations and parcel references.
Ménare Wilcox and Moltiin Ltd operate a wool and hide business aiming at expanding in Australia. The report notes operations across Sydney Melbourne London and several Australian cities with plans to open country warehouses. A motor truck incident is mentioned as a minor disruption and Norrie of NAW conducts a three week district visit.
Government Savings Bank of New South Wales announces revised deposit interest rates. The document lists tiered percentages up to a public bearing rate, outlining conditions for different deposit amounts and terms. It cautions about unions and associations and mentions compliance with regulatory guidance.
Reported break ins at the Farben golf house show repeated thefts. Police note several bolt cutters and valuables stolen with thieves suspected to act during quiet hours. Community leaders warn residents to improve security as investigations continue.
The Rural Industries Board reports slow progress in improving supplies for farmers. About 700 applications have been reviewed with only 31 approvals weekly. Output includes oats and seed wheat, with shipments and prices noted, highlighting ongoing shortages and delivery delays affecting farmers.
A 500 pound pigeon shooting event features various regions of the slate competing. Notable rounds include a tenth and sixteenth round where shooters demonstrate form, with 48 other entrants in earlier tiers. A division in the 190s and a 200 training match started yesterday amid regional clubs and notable shooters.
A chaotic OCR piece notes Sir Ross Smith's historic Australian flight drawing global astonishment. It mentions government officials and educational delegates from the United Kingdom attending events at the Town Hall and a theater company securing film rights as a book plan opens in St Albans, with details unclear due to damaged text.
A chaotic Forbes week details hospital arrivals, a royal visit schedule, and community notices. Notable names include Mayor Pacey and figures from Vancouver and Sydney as civic events mix with obituaries and wedding rites.
A shooting incident disrupted a bakers holiday in Farben, injuring Mevery M Kay and M Wihile and causing Arnett to be charged. The double-barraled gun wounded M Ky’s right arm, tearing muscles, and he was taken to Forbes Hospital for treatment.
The Forbes District Chamber of Commerce discussed a Lachlan River bridge between Canowindra and Wangan and urged Tugowra railway extension. Members supported a bridge at Lachlan and pressed government to act, with plans to liaison with the Sydney Chamber and Minister for Works.
Fragmentary notice mentions an upcoming show and announced prices with garbled names. It references CG and Mucki and a local appointment for a B&B motor shop. Details are unreadable and several terms are distorted.
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