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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1912
Page
2
The passage laments crowded classrooms and deficient room for growth. It notes that children struggle to assimilate knowledge under current conditions, with calls for more space as settlement and population rise in back-terrace areas. Officials are slow to recognize the need for better consideration and action.
A fragmentary notice details Easter Saturday sports rights at Bedgerabong and plans for a dawn event. The text also mentions hotel proceedings and civic updates including theater and public notices.
Mesara W. J. Garnsey and Sonn act on instructions from Mr George Gorman to auction the furniture and effects at his residence Granfell Street North Hill on Saturday next. Public ad lists Old Orkney Booth whisky and Mine's whisky as items. The text also notes a Bathurst state election contest involving Mr George Gorman and mentions horses to race under sealed lock and key at Wheatley’s graillock for weeks.
Bali aid Heaslabt Sydney Stock and Boution agents announce the sale of the well known property "Alishori" near Pilliga comprising 15 600 acres with improvements and 7 50 head of stock. The sale involves Draveiont feasm and other parties including Mosis Stevenson Tiras and Collybup.
A local weather and infrastructure update outlines completion dates for a new reservoir by year end. The Campbell project will commence soon, with county contractors overseeing water supply continuity during construction. Significant emphasis is placed on system reliability and contractor responsibility.
A garbled report mentions monetary losses and a law department involved in a case. Names, places, and clear actions are unreadable, but the text implies a local legal matter with financial impact and a jury element. The fragment references individuals and a municipal or organizational setting, though specifics are not recoverable.
An erratic performance by Benub's Wetlines drew a large Friday audience at the Town Hall. The act featured a malfunctioning typewriter and a struggling artist, with the crowd reacting to the comic chaos and a cautiously supportive response from onlookers.
Fragmented OCR text hints at candidates and voting lines in a local contest. Mentions Lehi and Me Ashi Menniin HT AL, with unclear references to individuals and parties amid widespread confusion.
A lively theater note traces the drama Why Girls Leave Home with actors such as Eugene ng bel Shohak Junt and a tour of England and Anrien. The company, led by a strong chorus, plans a dramatic comedy with a late show and a remainder of rehearsals.
Parkes Trotting Club announces weights for the principal events at the upcoming meeting. Handicaps cover three principal events with entries including Tivol Red Feather Gobelle Lazy Girl Maori Chief and others. Weights for the big Autumn meeting in Doncaster are listed with Malt King Lady Moody Mist Aurwodina Beverage and Queen of State among leading weights.
A Tuesday meeting led by chairman Wallace Mone ton discussed land and stock protection under Fashion Protection rules. The group debated revenue, expenses, and holdings, noting past years figures, current assets, and projected income from taxed revenues and certificates.
Australian Eleven arranged a match for Wednesday against Bugluod, with the OlWay organizing the event. The terse notice notes the date and participating teams, highlighting the sporting arrangement.
The Forbes Gun Club held a 30 pigeon match at Dotantoa Gardens South Forbes on Saturday with 21 shooters including 12 visitors. Weather was cloudy with light rain. top marksmen included E. A. McIntosh and Bathurst contingent members. Referee METnitow oversaw the event as shooters tackled distances up to 424 yards amid warnings for second-barrel use.
The notice lists shooters including Loneyrie Borax Marte Musgrave Burkett Cabot as down to represent Forbes Gun Club at the Wellington meeting on the 16th for the Dewar airfield sweepstake with a prize fund of £.
Telegram from Sydney notes the State Coal Mines Bill advancing to a second reading with 44 votes to 22. Mr Wade questions the government as the administration abandons nationalisation principles. Housing and Land Bill reaches its third reading. The Tenants' Improvement Bill advances through committee.
Reliable sources indicate that the general elections in Sydney will be held near year end. Sir William Lyne continues to improve in health as political maneuvering steadys the course of the campaign in Cavaday.
Sydney metro workers seize work in a dispute over iron handling from Litnow, ceasing operations and refusing to process materials, amid tensions and a declared standstill on site.
Teen defendants face charges amid a Friday court session at Nall WNT involving Syanty and Lak BoE Wettig. Officials said the statuary pare sales were referenced in proceedings and attendance by Wettig was noted.
Fragmentary report indicates discussions on railway control and government involvement. Treasurer faces questions as rail matters and ministerial stance appear unsettled amid ongoing policy debate. Parliament and officials weigh responsibilities and future direction.
An enthusiastic morning in Sydney town hall last night saw resolutions condemning the death of Central linked to the policed team for England and urging a representative squad be sent. Speakers included Messrs Wotan Wade Ashton Noble and O Connor.
Sydney Tuesday remarks by Mr Treehy on the Legislative Council refusal to My form of preference 10 unionists with a sleet challenge to unionists. The Maitland colliery origin is cited as a contributing factor, with efforts aimed at avoiding a general upheaval though tensions grow sharper.
Melbourne Tuesday report notes Mr Tudor criticizes manufacturers for not answering conventions. He acknowledges duties and benefits but argues they resist certain protections, and asserts he is not seeking production for its own sake but protection.
London dispatch reports widespread industrial unrest with 1,482,000 workers affected and 180 unions, while MacDonald and Asquith discuss settlement, arbitration, and wage issues. France plans a hours stoppage. Nansen and Amundsen race updates. and global events include a Chinawiders posture, boxing, and a Sydney Home Rule telegram.
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