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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 06, 1929
Page
5
An overland expedition faced unknown weather as a long journey from Capetown to Stockholm stretched across Alpine terrain. The convoy endured rain, rough roads, and mechanical strains with limited spares while many participants pressed on through challenging mountain passes.
A damaged write up notes a sailing vessel from North Carolina in distress off Adelaln Wednesday. Grace Harmer reports the ship ran short of fuel and faced hunger, with crew of Mervin Ras and ANGuvllAN listed among observers. The vessel was seen adrift near Lincoln.
A sparse report notes a license transfer involving the Victoria Hotel area. Details are fragmentary but indicate a change of control or management, with mentions of associated personnel and locations. The text references Nyupan, Rydney, Renwareind, and Nyman in unclear context.
An annual meeting at Forbes Golf Club covers officer elections and planned season start. Officers, committees, and key positions are named, with the vote set for the upcoming year and members listed as participants.
The report describes a Western stock sale at Parr with sheep, lyme and cattle yarded, price declines noted for multiple lots. Buyers attended in typical numbers, with consignments from several branches and traders showing mixed results as market activity remained steady but prices trended lower.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mr Adam Dein and Wadunsden with unclear events. It references a tenancy matter, possible property or legal proceeding, and local names such as Wadunsden and Huta WV Inc. Details are unreadable and names vague.
Reading shows mixed letters and names unclear positions. It mentions a field event and a person named Marah, with references to a two list and concision. Overall the text is garbled and hard to extract a clear event, participants, or outcome.
A vehicle collision on Mankin Street left three people injured after a car mounted a curb near the sidewalk. Witnesses described debris and a pedestrian avoidance path with bystanders aiding the injured until medical help arrived.
Mr Mares quotes the Advocate on a period of rate shortage ending in February after heavy rainfall across northern and eastern Australia. Torrential falls caused flooding, damaged roads, disrupted land between the Git and Mth, and affected water supplies and pastures. Rainfall exceeded normal values across many Western River regions with records of over twenty inches in coastal areas and highs above forty inches inland. February rainments pushed totals above typical, while statewide rainfall remained largely above average in the Central West and North West regions.
The report lists entrants for the Orange Cup with Wosnendag FuloWin as tre Acceptors and several participants including Colmer Spnelietth Lashbi Endorie Bavacre Linmat Shrapnel Potlena Thelma Yonune Cady Brigitlignts Mien Thelma Myadva Ranglad Henderin Trisha Bhitky Violette Valery with various odd percentages and placements.
Helén Nmosda the two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Nicholay of Rankin Street fell from a car as a door swung open near 28 mile Stone Hill. The child landed on the roadway and was aided by bystanders. Her sister Jane In or arm, and another child, were injured but mobile. Helen Naswer escaped with minor injuries and Mrs Naswer was said to be unharmed.
A cluttered racing card lists entrants for the first isos at Lie Grantall with many names across jockeys and horses. Notable participants include Ja tin Yan Ow Thema and Wedweedtay Narn 1, along with several horses and handlers such as Nancy May Lsrwit Huvan and Parvin MLL. The forecast shows a 130K Lat purse and a variety of handicaps and entries across multiple events.
In a muddled cricket match report, Grawlin's defeated Read to set up a crucial Kelly Cup rematch. Key figures include Boreham, O'Rel y, Mahale, and Read with noted scores and bowling figures, while Weaver and Betata Sitdeton contribute upper order performances.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and numbers related to a death by self harm in Australia with scattered references to readins and officials. Coroner details and timings are unclear, with partial attributions to Read, 6B Read, G. Read, and others, alongside scattered place markers like Vancouver and Winnipeg. The text is damaged, limiting coherent facts or a clear incident narrative.
The Parkes Jockey Club wrapped up its contentious season at Toit Contre with a lengthy meeting. The treasurer reported expenditure of £970 9s 11d and a closing balance of £243 5s 10d, contrasting with the £1,867 0s 7d for the previous year. Religious services were noted, including Holy Communion and Sunday observances.
TF health restoring tonic claims to aid insomnia fatigue anaemia and overwork. The ad promotes Sean's Tonic Mervyn Nuts and Hans Tonic Nerve Nuts as supreme health restorers. Boxes priced at 3 shillings. available at stores.
In loving memory of our dear William Frederick who passed away May 1024 at home. Parents and family mourn his loss and remember him with affection.
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