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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1927
Page
5
A collage of wry sketches and late night drollery features misprints antics at a hotel dinner, a stern waiter, a charity narrator tainted money, a child at a dance, and a parade of village wit. It recalls clergymen, twins, and a tram tale with punchy punchlines and light satire.
William McGrath eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr Jas McGrath of this district died after thirteen weeks illness. An operation at Orange Hospital partially aided him but he died Thursday. Interred in the Roman Catholic area of the local cemetery. Sympathies to three sisters and four brothers and his mother, who lost her only child.
The article notes unusually active bush pests including red-backed spiders and snakes in New South Wales and Queensland. It advises urgent first aid for bites, stressing ligatures, incision and suction, followed by medical care. Permanganate of potash is recommended for local treatment and pain relief with ammonia.
Local notices show Mr Ree McClay holidaying in Eugowra with sister Mrs Lang and relatives at Woy Woy. Mr Ginns to Ganmain on March 20 for two months leave. Miss Ivy Price home from Canowindra Hospital. Eugowra club lines up travel for matches at Grenfell and Cowra amid recent rainfall boosting farm work. match vs Eugowra Country Club ended 302 to 61 with Kirby leading scoring.
Local agent for Royal Insurance Co is listed in Box 20 under the application notice. It confirms the appointment and registration details within the agency directory and insurance records.
An advertisement notes services for preparing tax returns and handling sales across the district. It highlights specialty in property listings and ensuring up to date lines for filings. The notice emphasizes licensed or professional assistance for residents and businesses.
Autumn illnesses hit Bedgerabong with Doreen Hodges Doris Maskell and Tommy Hodges among the first cases. Arthur Stanley needed hospital care while Elsie Pratt is recovering. A farewell social for Dr Noakes is planned for March 18 and the public school picnic for April 20 was set. Local cricket loss to Yarranbandal, Hob Hodges top scored. May meeting horses must be penned by March 15. Lantern lecture by Rev Moore and a second talk on March 22. Rain reduced to 61 points last Friday. weather since has been fine.
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