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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 09, 1928
Page
5
A chaotic court record depicts a contentious case involving a horse trainer and constable, with references to witnesses, power, streets, and a corrupting atmosphere. The fragmentary transcript alludes to hearings at a fort, hotel visits, and a tense standoff over duty and authority. The text contains garbled dialogue and stray allusions to inns, railways, and public notices.
A local council session discusses a major flood protection and road repair project stalled for lack of funds. Deputies debate the Intersections at Regent and Wombat Streets, the need for immediate work, and the impact of delays on residents and businesses as officials push for money.
A fragment discusses continuous service and a voting issue. It notes a committee to prepare proposals for the next meeting and mentions concerns about how delays affect an undertaking and the cost to consumers. The text reflects a political process and potential capital administration questions.
A garbled report lists prize winners and participants from Mulzandry Ball night. Names such as Mi Cathe, Mr Hogan, and St. Ty MePvlands appear amid fragmented notes about posters, novelty events, and a judging result. The text remains unclear on dates or locations.
Club secretaries announce FAC Town Fall Chainbars details from Forbes with contact via box 7 and phone 06.
Notice for the Forbes Golf Club annual general meeting to be held Friday the 16th at Planmaey's Flotet. Agenda includes club rules, dues, and renovations to improve the links. Secretary Booth calls all members and associate members to attend.
Absolute sale of 250 bullocks of high quality offered by MENMILL_Y, CRAMPTON & MARTIN LIMITED with stock red roan colors. Auction set for March 18 at the Orang yard with trucks available for delivery. buyers urged to register early as top-quality bulls are scarce and demand is high.
Notes from the Forbes society outlining a March evening with a moderator and readings by Debater Mr. Doherty and others. Spring events include a March 2 reading and an April 18 meeting with discussions on monarchy and public issues led by Mr. C Allan and others.
A garbled OCR style notice references Tasmania and Melbourne travel routes with vague mentions of government offices and pamphlets. It cites passages about reductions during May and a coupon offer for a Fortnight tour of Tasmania via Melbourne. The text includes passenger return options from Hobart to Sydney and mentions inclusive yorn and mist terms without clear details.
Keane will auction the entire contents of a large brick residence on Tempa A Shortt Streets at 4 o clock sharp on Saturday March 10. Items include double and single beds bedding chests cedar chests drawers linoleum tables chairs eel stand sewing machine crockery cutlery cooking utensils and many more domestic wares.
A historical newspaper fragment markets firewood delivery from Mathias Store No 382 Forbes and lists a government water conservation and irrigation commission notice. The text references numerous Lachlan River pumps and entities like H. Joush and J. Collie with dates around March 26 1928 and a public inquiry at Forbes Court House.
The New South Wales Government Railways announce an excursion by train leaving Forbes at 4.2% p rate on Saturday March 1 for Forbes to Sydney and intermediate stations. Tickets issued at single fare with a coupon required for intermediate stops, return valid within one calendar month, coupon must be presented at the named tax on the ticket. Full details, times, and age handbills available from station masters.
An auction notice for a large unreserved clearing sale of farm stock plant and household effects at Home Plains four miles from Manildra on the Orause Road. Items include cattle sheep and breeding stock, farm implements, machinery, tools, timber and household goods, with a public auction to start 11 am Saturday March 7 1908. Lunch provided and listings detail vendors and local auctioneers Cramp ton Martin and Wilde of Manildra and Orange firms.
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