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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1914
Page
3
The combined committee of Forben Hospital and Joe Kay Choh members met to organize an event at Forben on April 24. A social evening will feature a program including Waterkeepers Hospital Handicap, Pattern Handicap, Ladies' Bracelet, Medical Handicap, and Waterkeepers' Gratitude Gallop with prize money listed.
A farewell gathering was held at Michael Cannon’s residence on Horan Road Friday night before the Dunfords move from Bogan Road Gunningbland. Mr George Bassett chaired, presenting Mr Dunford with a mounted pipe and a silver purse. Mementos signaled good wishes as neighbors hoped for happiness and success in the new home. Speakers from Canton and Richer voiced regrets at the departure, and Dunford replied graciously before the event continued with harmony and dancing into the early morning.
A sad death occurred in Forbes Hospital on Friday night as Violet Isabel Lawson aged 85 died after an acute attack of Bright's disease. She was wife of Sidney Lawson proprietor of the Federal Wales Forbes and mother to three young children. The late Mrs Lawson was a daughter of Mrs Andrews Grenfell with sisters Mrs Strickland Woman's Lagoon and Mrs Jeffries Wowlngragonk. The funeral service was at the Church of England cemetery with interment at John's Witcherbier. Funeral arrangements were conducted by A J Gardner with cremation at Bravside.
Mr James Sullivan, a well known local identity, died aged about 40 years after long service in the district. He lived in Bald Hill and Forbes before moving to the town, where he worked in contracting. He was taken to Porches Mowpital on Thursday suffering from internal trouble. He leaves a large family: Chavien Kajabe and Mrs Geo Crocker as daughters, and sons Neat, James, Patrick, Willie, Manny in New Zealand, Thames in Fiji, and Stinoo in Queensland. Funeral was held yesterday afternoon at the Roman Catholic cemetery with Rev Father McCroe officiating.
Mr John Sullivan and Mr Jobo Ballivan, yeardent of Vorbex, son of the late Jamon Bullivan, died from complications of a victual hold. He was admitted to Mor hes Hospital on Tuesday. He won a residence for Porbes and followed rural life regularly. Funeral rites occurred Sunday at 1:00 PM, with W. Loipije overseeing.
The latest telegraph list shows Dan lanter names such as Andelosia Captain White Ort Walla Philio and others including Reculter Renovation Hush Money Larues Puck Maut Treeplay Breasiwork Lain france and Coolasangual Cup scratchingy Phill Rem eration Hush Money Pricelighter Breastwerk Lantrance with AMT engagements Atuaatord.
The State Government has determined to close the session on Friday. The move signals the end of proceedings as officials finalize pending actions and prepare for recess. The decision affects all departments and expected outcomes include finalizing bills and budget measures.
Sydney Tuesday report quotes Mr Griffith stating Hin department policy prioritizes giving beet waxes and conditions rather than securing the hes, with remarks on workforce and operational aims. The incomplete text notes Warkmen context and department stance.
A misread notice outlines that country wheat carriers will shortly tour the rural Patriots under the current wage and condition terms. No further details are readable due to fragmented OCR.
The Minister for Works indicated no immediate increase in railway construction funds or capacity. He warned any augmentation would follow a regular process and be subject to review, delaying immediate expansion prospects.
Fragmented report records troop movements and supply concerns with references to a general, 1200 troops shifted to Yarfoun polnin, and cautions about arming from Omaeh to Boniekiton. Raids on the Azores and provisional designations are noted as part of ongoing preparations. Protection plans are mentioned amid uncertain events.
London reports the steamer Heinrich bound from Cardiff to Murmilles foundered with two crew members perishing. A Turkish minister orders May maneuvers near the Russian frontier. A Bombay fire destroys sixty thousand bales of cotton, with damage totaling £500,000.
Fragmented official correspondence outlines approvals and objections from the Department of Public Instruction and Secretary’s offices on school renovations, subsidies for teaching, and park funding. It notes ministerial approval of a new building linked to police work, and mentions postal, government, and insurance items with various dates and locations including Parkes and Prince's Avenue Post Drive.
Auckland reports Earl Grey described the Lealand position as grave and said My Nenushthh had been urged to support the Home Rule movement. He doubted the people would allow the Royal ascent to revive.
Melbourne reports the recent federal capital festivities cost £700. The figure reflects expenditures tied to the event, with local officials noting budget considerations and financial impacts on city funds.
In Hobart on Tuesday the Tasmanian Parliament convenes amid a split Assembly. With parties equally divided, analysts predict a possible dissolution, as the political stalemate intensifies and calls for decisive action grow louder. The extraordinary circumstances heighten uncertainty about the government’s immediate future.
A Tuesday storm at Linton caused the death of four horses when struck by lightning. Local riders and neighbors report the event as a sudden, tragic accident with property losses. No injuries to people are mentioned.
Auckland dispatch reports a barley grain store in Blenheim New Zealand containing 80 001 bags was destroyed by fire on Tuesday. No injuries are mentioned and the cause is not stated. The blaze drew local fire crews and prompted an emergency response.
Flooding messes roads and properties in the Soulburn district near Goulburn with heavy rainfall and high waters reported. Officials warn residents to stay clear of flooded areas as cleanup begins and authorities assess damage across the district.
Melbourne reports a protest by the Victorian Woman's Political Association against Sir Ronald Munro-Ferguson appoinment as Governor-General of Australia. They argue he is an anti ent ragist and plan to forward the motion to Mr Asquith for action.
For base Cortaces in orange item sold from £180 to £1800 with returns of 10 12 and 18 percent. Bend for our list to M Lean Co Property Salesmen.
Handyman offer lists 25 acres at Gale Orehard priced £1600 and 56 perches with wall improved at £2500. A poultry van on 20 acres offered for £900. Cash and terms. Request full particulars from Wlean & Co, Property Salemen.
A fragment notes Mr Griffith in Tucson commenting sarcastically on the Labor party affair. The text hints at public notice or perception of internal tensions with phrases suggesting a critical view of the party’s direction.
London reports show investors reacting to Ulster Covenant tensions as ministers resign. The Fourth Unionists, many signing the Ulster Covenant, push for partition proposals while Brigadier Gough and seventy more officials resign. War orders and resignations ripple through the leadership as the era shifts.
A well improved farm described as the best potato land in the orange dirt region, up to date and well located one mile from the railway. Agents LiLean and Duy based in Orange advertise the property with details of soil and access for buyers seeking agricultural acreage.
Saib 2800 acres grazing land with river frontage creek and springs offered by W Loun & Co agents at Orange. Cheap property in fine climate priced at 85 per year.
Orange buyers and sellers are urged to contact Property Site men for a range of real estate offerings including cottages hotels furmis building sites and orchards. Write to them to buy or sell property of all descriptions.
For sale a new brick cottage with acres of land near Ornone, close to all conveniences. Furniture included. Immediate inspection. Price £1000. M Leang & Co, Agents, Ornone.
Local fragments reference Hue ve tide amy ds Kayan ASHCROFT, popu lidions, MANKIN ST, late Kerr's, and a named storey. The text is garbled but centers on a remembrance or obituary style note with place and person identifiers, suggesting a small community notice about individuals and a store.
A fragmented OCR style page lists horse names and races with misread spellings and broken phrases. It references nominations, handicaps, and times, with scattered proper nouns like Minna Wola, Takerdy p, and Parkwhll Handicap. The text quality prevents clear facts or outcomes.
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