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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 30, 1922
Page
4
Local report outlines an event titled Fox Presents Maurice Flynn at Crickot Ground at 10 40 with participants including Jim Baker and William Gol. Attendance details and impound notes are mentioned alongside crowd gathering and a call to attend.
Missing clear text. Fragment references nursery employment. Likely classified notice seeking help or workers for a nursery with specific employers omitted.
Notice that land is being appropriated under the Public Works Act 1912 in Purrowe County. The document cites the public gazette publication and lists the seaside portion of land and the responsible minister, Patrick Douvel MP, for public works.
A chaotic report from June 20 1922 discusses the Forbes agricultural high school and farmer training proposals. It mentions World War II era memorials, Gallipoli, and wartime casualties, with local supporters urging a public monument and suitable commemorative actions in Forbes while debating agricultural education and rural development.
A garbled note hints at a 19th century stage event with names such as Murray Muller and Broadbent. References to a Wednesday afternoon performance and a lineup including players or performers suggest a tentative schedule, though many words are unclear.
A lively modest dance night drew residents to the Luchre party and dance with music from a local orchestra. Guests included notable figures such as Joanplon and others enjoying the evening, while decorations and a featured display highlighted community talent.
A board meeting of the Forbes Band noted S White offered resignation as secretary but later withdrew the move. Bir Re and Hawkson resigned from the Board due to the departure of a member. A full report will appear in the next issue.
Fragmentary text indicates a local hospital fundraiser with a target of £760. Mentions contributions from Bedgerabong and Jem Tong and a raffle with £10 open order items. An auction and drawing are planned for an early date.
Five special tennewo applications and one UP filing appear amid a local land notice. The text references Reading OE, Pinnacle, and names such as Tank pariah Boyd and Jems tong Shire, noting a 30 acre block and other lot identifiers. Public notice mentions sendings to the department and concerns about payments by local residents.
A Saturday event at Lake Cowal featured a kangaroo drive under Mp0. W. Sinclair amid spirited competition and celebratory moments. Spectators watched as the kangaroo and locals rewarded winners with a trophy while discussions of preservation and mounting continued.
Jeo Mayes, once stunted at Porhex, returns in fine form around Gunn's off Hard with 169 and 198 in practice. He later posted 120, then 259 in a 100-up match with Terry Guam, including a 260 break off the red ball, matching a former record at Farken two years prior. He enters for the Brate ana Metropeti tal Amateur and is favored in Sydney next week amid ongoing studio chatter about his prowess.
Reported incident at a trophy competition references individuals Browe Katly Murrey Johiman Currey and Johnson. Uncertain details describe potential security actions and a planned follow up weekend with possible outcomes pending decision by authorities.
A noisy report outlines topics as farmers revisit the conference in Sydney, irrigation works near Macquarie River, and tensions within the parliamentary party. Delegations from Forbes and Lachlan district travel to the hive in Canberra for a broader agricultural policy discussion, while the Lachlan River area sees extended visits by commerce groups.
The Brant Theatre presents Mabel Norman in Molly O and Vivian Martin in The Bong of the Soul. Also featured are Three Word Brand, Red Courage, and Among Thaike Prevent in a Western lineup with additional acts and early week engagements.
A frigid spell settles over the area as cold winds and gray skies persist. The piece notes hardship on a bleak day and hints at a shift in mood, mentioning Harry Lander and a weather column that reflects on winter’s sting.
Fragmented local notice covers screenings of Pearls & Savages at the Strand Theatre Friday, plus scattered town items. Muddled text mentions local trades, weather notes, a new baseball club, and assorted goods and ads with various prices and products.
Obituary notice for Richard Donaldson of Umi district who died last week at his daughter’s home. Funeral at local cemetery attended. detail on family, local hospital donation, and a separate report of Amaly Stokes earning a Diploma at age 16. Mention of soldiers memorial hospital funding and local civic gifts with multiple Australian place names.
The rainfalls for Forbes on Thursday reached 11 points, boosting the monthly total to 41 points. The rainfall distribution across Hungary and other regions is noted, with comparison to historical records. The document discusses yearly totals, noting the national rainfall record for a single year as 11.80 inches and evaluating whether this year may reach or exceed that mark.
J C Andetow faces Heteatad Nor too in a tense wcond round matchup. Grit and clever play produced a close result as Andetow edged Cony Cuutlas with a brillant ford. News notes include election for a director position and a pension outline for Peter Board, plus coverage of a local arrest and court adjournment.
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