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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1926
Page
2
The notice warns trespassers on WonRajong and adjacent lands to expect prosecution. It lists names such as J Forsyt Forbes and J Broughton, with scattered references to religious services and small community events. The fragmented text mentions evensong times and local places like Bedgeratong and Jemalong, ending with a church event at St Anipow s and a Presbyterian hall gathering.
Notification appears in the Development Gazette of March 1926 listing a block of 50 acres in Maburrat County. The land district of Yorba located near Forbe EP Plimung, with details for allotment and secretary of lands.
In memory of our dear brother in law David J. Bracawe who met his death at Forbes on the Mare. Our thoughts dwell on the happy days we shared as one family. We mourn his loss and remember the loving bond that tied us together with John and Mary Crabetin.
In loving memory of Puyld J tae Arweye who departed this life in March 1929. A short elegy speaks of loss and farewell, mentioning family and the sorrow of parting as time moves on.
In loving memory of Maria Wenrl, mourning widow of Maren, born 1920. The item appears as a clipped obituary or memorial notice in The Forbes Theatre section, with garbled OCR affecting names and dates. The fragment references a theater page and a Friday issue date.
The readable portions show garbled text and scattered fragments. No clear event, person, organization, or location is reliably identifiable. The piece appears to be a damaged historical clipping with stray letters and partial phrases.
A fragmentary listing highlights Lon Chaney and Mary Martin in a feature film sequence with acts from The Fearttinge Cowboy to The Crowsled Haun. The schedule mentions Ring performances by Jack Horse Land and Rex the ape, plus a White Huta and The Timbre Wott variety program with rides and stunts.
The Dig swimming carnival at Cow Jobolln tomorrow features champion divers from NSW and BW, a world death diver Dick Bra, and top techs. evening events under electric lights planned with high-profile participants and related notices. A clearing sale and multiple notices fill the page, including horse sale and wheat pool updates.
Personal Jr. M Houston moved into Mr Hy A Gurnham's Orange Road property this week. Reverend Puther Sexton, once Purist priest of Forbex now at Tyondie, visited Forbex for BL Patrick’s Day events. Cap Mediate celebrates a daughter. Mrs. McAlister nears discharge from Brentwood private hospital. Beth Madden of Warrawee left Forbox with Mrs. Weaver and two daughters as she serves as bridesmaid to Flo Weaver for an April 14 wedding to Paul Meagher. Worbes’s Mr. Johnson, manager at Moneymverd Forbes, will head Forbes branch. Mr. Mancook succeeds him at Forbes. Rev J W Booth and Mrs. reformed Le Borbes enjoyed a holiday in Count, with Beales touring Kunnaion Valley. Mr W Holtman appointed postmaster at Forbus has arrived. Mrs A Flannery celebrated her birthday. Mrs McPhilamy of Werroe Blaton returns from a month in Sydney. The Carr family story includes a donation toward the Leeewimming rail project at Condobolin. The funeral of George William, 68, occurred Wednesday. his wife predeceased him. Mrs Mutton and Mr Crifiellanic wed at Andrew’s Church Forbes yesterday. Joe Doreathon and Miss Fillian Doreathon wed. they plan to live in Sydney.
The item lists various remedies and products including Dr. Tucker's remedy for asthma bronchitis and hay fever, a Bole agent for Australia, and a 72 pill Bixcot. It also advertises wine advice and upcoming auctions at the Municipal Yards on March 27 with unspecified beneficiaries.
A serious fire at 6.00 breached a large building at 240 Pitt Street Sydney near Goulburn Street. The blaze damaged the top car area and spread to four floors below, with smoke and heat severely affecting nearby premises including the Metropolitan Business College.
Sydney reports continued refusal by shipowners to grant a conference with the Maritime Unions to settle the seamen's dispute. The union vows to strike, and only a meeting with coal suppliers for North Coast and South Coast vessels could break the deadlock.
Cable reports from June 1 state the steamer Paparne caught fire near Capetown about 350 miles northwest. Passengers and crew were rescued by the Barrabool after abandoning the vessel. one recital mentions Townsville and a writah area, details unclear.
Adelaide Priday reports a shark tragedy near Ulenlon as Mire Whyte wife of the Wirrwata station manager disappears while swimming at Beleht fu. Two men rescue her but she dies after reappearing, with the scene described as bloodstained water and effort by onlookers blocked by the wharf.
Duke Atwene holder of Newcastle Guy record 24990 sold at Maltlayd yesterday. The horse became the only entrant to win that event twice and drew 4uld at auction in Newcastle.
Market activity shows wool and wheat in focus with buyers active on local offers. Local buyer quoted at bulk pricing and country market hints suggest ongoing demand, while ABA retention and ltr turnover appear to influence near term prices.
Report from London states Cobham has flown to Capetown for a 15 day stay en route to Australia. The note references a 28 day period related to Sir Rows Suth'nine and mentions rest restoration during the journey.
Three fires in Forbes Tuesday night prompted a brigade response. A yard blaze behind Mughes prewives on Mankta Street was quickly controlled, with investigations pointing to deliberate act by a worker who threw incendiary material into a barrel near a wooden clatrette.
The report lists handicaps and entrants for Vallone Hemiophere Rawaon Brakox and other runners, with details on conditions and divisions. It cites event entries at Garema including FORBES v. GAREMA and Colts v. Vychan, plus a club meeting at the Aum track with receipts and expenditures totaling numerous pounds.
A scrambled OCR list shows horses docked for a Forbes planter race titled Dame District Picnic. Names include Raven Avril Ambri Fuewteigh Coronary Furnlun Kettle Prat Out Soho Hremont and many more with unclear spellings and scattered terms. The fragment lacks clear results or organizers.
A fragment from a 19th century ad lists items for sale at Bathgate's and Pratley's on Rankin Street. It mentions mercerised ribbed hosiery and children's socks, with references to clothing and chemical goods.
A vehicle fire near a property owned by Mr Thames Leonard Morgan in Parke caused damage and losses estimated at around £40 in confectionery and fruit. The wreck was cleared, the Shay Nall boiler fire was extinguished by Mine Mute, and no other major damage occurred. Authorities reported the incident around 10:40 p.m. with limited information available.
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