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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 05, 1926
Page
9
A fragmented OCR notice lists tender invitations and instructions related to a Store additions project, with addresses and names partially readable. It mentions tender closing dates, locations near Flint Street Camp Hill, and a manager reference, with unclear bidder details and a note about compulsory inspections.
Widespread notices promote Friday and Saturday market days on March 12 and 13 at Praikshank Church of England. The sale features novelty stalls, armorite attractions, and various goods including a live aid fundraiser. Local vendors list items for sale and hours, with expected prices and entertainment for attendees.
A gratitude notice from Willard and Alfred thanks a customer for frequent visits and support. It mentions Vermin Buster in Porbey and Duron’s assistance. The message uses unclear phrases and several scrambled names, but acknowledges appreciation and hopes for continued patronage.
Fragmented readable names and terms hint at a sporting item with multiple people and venues. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the garbled text. More readable context is needed to produce a precise summary.
The piece discusses local water access and public works concerns in Yorba, highlighting residents' worries over clean water, reliability, and plans for a carnival and accommodation. It references a council meeting and mentions various figures, institutions, and proposed improvements affecting the community.
A fragmented newspaper page reports a district property sale tied to Min H. Bengrove’s Riverside property and a stud sale by Chydexdate breeders at Mesarm WS. Patkiner Sons, Tad, advertise a sale at 6pm on March 4 at their station property Roanoke North. The item blends notices, corrections, and local notices with unrelated commentary on events and finances.
The town announces Patrick's Day events with a grand concert at Porton Town Mall on Tuesday the 20th, featuring WhWH AM and top local artists. Residents are urged to attend as preparations intensify for the annual celebration.
Fragmentary text announces Orange Woollen Mills hiring workers and advertising positions. Mentions machinery erection and advertisements seeking riveters or workmen, with unclear details and names garbled by OCR.
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A report from the Lachlan area outlines opposition to the Wyangula Dam scheme and calls for weirs along the Lachlan with Lake Cargelligo works as an alternative. In automotive news a new Chrysler Four arrived for demonstration at Meaner Mangler and Co. Ltd, the Forbes agent, as potential replacement for an existing car.
A town gathering on March st marks Ruth Bray’s farewell and present- tion to My Gordon Rowley with speakers and church proceedings. News includes oblique mentions of funerary rites for local figures, travel plans of Mrs V. Ridley and Mr C. Pav, and a community reception with guests and tributes.
Readable fragments describe a Forbes Center visit, hospital operation updates, a Wednesday wedding in Forbes and New Grentell Road, and a gathering at the Australia Hotel. The text mentions local figures such as Nurse Waldron, Donald Gibb, and KJ Bryant along with a union secretary and attendees, all in a busy, dated community snapshot.
Telegraphic reports show Keith Lay, 50, killed wife Lillian in their home at an unknown Sydney suburb after a dispute. The man then shot himself, ending a double tragedy as police investigate the sequence of events and a revolver is recovered.
In Sydney the franchise bill for municipal elections was rejected again by the Upper House. The government had proposed extending voting rights to residents over 21, but the measure failed to pass, and no elections are planned for December under any version.
Market activity in Sydney yesterday showed fluctuations with signs of dampened demand. Prices for wheat traded modestly higher amid cautious buying by exporters and millers.
Fragmentary notice from Albury and Parbon area items recounts a refused fine and local shop ads. The garbled text mentions a priest, public concerns, and warnings about prices and stock at Black's Store North Hull amid a municipal improvement.
Fragmentary notes describe planned business changes with mentions of Mi B Rigg and a furniture sale. Mestra, Keane, and Butler are linked to a construction project starting the next weekend. The text is garbled and references rain and eyes watching signs of change.
An old record recounts Jim Williams and Ned Sayers hooking a massive fish at Dog and Thick Creek. The creature weighed 83 pounds with a long girth and broad mouth, drawing crowds as observers watched the dramatic catch and ensuing celebrations.
A local program at Stram tonight features Corinne Grifeth Cliverook Lloyd Hughes and Rock elite Fellowes in a fast moving bill. Highlights include The Waiting Cowboy Nova Episode 12 Gridiron Gertie and Wanda Wiley comedy. Tomorrow brings Dill In A Man of Iray with Lowel Barrymore and Anldred Harrie plus The Charmer with Yola Negri and Robert Feuxer. The lineup continues with The Killing Syert Once Beery Man and Ahios a honey comedy plus a photodrama The White Monkey.
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