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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 20, 1923
Page
2
Wanted for the Advocate office at Camp Hill on Thursday a boy named Dil aged about 10 with a black prick-eared chest. He answers to the name Dil and was last seen wearing a white shirt. A reward is offered on return to My Show Birteb land.
Notice to bidders for the creation of a defence room at Parkes Public School in Parkes. Albert Sammell, Minister for Education, invites tenders and specifies a 2 PM on 22 March 4820 closing time. Tender forms issued at Education Department Sydney. Plans listed as Beference Room Vic.
Between Muaxwvell's Store and Calarle, a pair of men’s workin hoot. Winer plow return to Thin OMee.
A quarterly licensing court meeting will be held at 10 am on April 19 in Forbes, covering Home Farbon and Jom AGIH districts. F. e. Weatherpray of Punt Street is invited.
A damaged ad fragment lists various shoe brands and prices in garbled text. It mentions football footwear, a general price hint, and stores such as Morin, Alvana Prathey, and Telcos, but names and details are unreadable. The piece preserves a chaotic catalog feel with no clear event or outcome.
A fragmented report notes Vitus aiming to return to play against Grat at Forbes tomorrow at 3 PM. It questions his selection from the Tollowine players and mentions several names unable to play or contacted for clarification.
A likely town event proposes a day of prayer for rain with services at Br Audgewy Presbyterian Church and John’s Church of England. The plan follows several dry days and aims to seek divine intervention for relief, with a timetable staggered across morning, afternoon, and evening.
The text discusses a potential motorcycle race, referencing Groen and Ay Thigemonty Weve, with plans to back themselves and complete stages. It mentions Mr Holyar and Mr Holyer, delays, and a desire to see a good race, noting Green is waiting on others.
Fragmented notice describes sale of rights by the Jockey Club and Trotting Club at Haydon's Hovel. Details mention a booth, rooms, and various names with monetary amounts. The garbled text references consents, admittance, and racing-related rights with unclear sums.
Mis A Pritchard of Cajarie suffered severe injuries when a cart wheel struck his ear while he was eating lucerne on a road near Narain. He was thrown from the cart, dragged by the wheel, and later died from the injuries after being taken to a nearby hospital.
A fragmented OCR item discusses changes to Bantall’s grave marker at Whteholmont exury, noting removal of an inscription and replacement with a new memorial stone. It mentions a Wellsing-related official, a long-standing grave with prior inscription, and references to memorial relocation and family involvement.
Tomorrow night at Strand Theatre, Uinew Kien Ball Young stars in Thy Baalent Way a melodramatic photoplay with daring trials and innocent love. Also on bill Rudolph Valentino and Adolphe Menjou in The Sheth that Wonderful Picture That Now Breaks World Records, a sweeping drama about love loyalty and civilization.
A list of donors contributes to Forbes Hospital amid a community event. Named supporters include Corinetta MaDouwall Huckman and many others, with items ranging from flowers and books to produce, fowls, and domestic goods. The lengthy roster highlights local names and group affiliations.
Fragmented notice collage details hospital adoptions deaths and community meetings. Mentions Haakon Site, James Cart, and various local names with times and places, including a probationary nurse, a funeral, and a hospital event. Text is garbled but preserves names and general activities.
A detailed, halting report describes the magistrate presiding at the police court for the first time, with references to the local legal professionals, a cordial relation with the procession, and interruptions over unread or inaudible remarks. The account notes courtroom dynamics and the challenge of unread or muffled voices during proceedings.
A chaotic telegraph report describes a massive hurricane striking Australia and spreading disruption toward Sydney and Melbourne. It details plantations damaged, villages razed, and railways disrupted as authorities consider emergency financial measures and war loan plans.
A supplementary report from the new Goolagong Presbytery records the foundation stone laid on September dates and details expenditure, payments, and debts. It notes collections, balances, and a proposal to extend payments, with a board meeting approving a request for debt extension.
The Forbes District Hospital notes outline a committee visit on Friday April for the annual club event. It covers matron’s report, patient statistics, and general business including accounts, staff, and upcoming improvements to hot water service.
Local notices blend with ads as venues and businesses announce openings repairs and services. A Sydney area page highlights Lakedraye Gat He Fortis Summergreen and Hoke fundings while describing deliveries shifts and vendor appointments and a long list of trades and customers across town.
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