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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 25, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR item mentions Rankin Street and new metropoliimate references. It includes garbled text about arrangements by Mr Claasee of Invitranes and a phone number, with no coherent events or dates to establish a clear action or outcome.
D J Murphy offers income tax and federal land tax services with Ton ton and farm accounting specialization. Located at Box 58, contact telephone 128 for consultations and filing guidance.
Ma Stewart Hl. Odgetts of Kilara, Oma, announces the commencement of architectural practice in the Larben District. He will prepare plans, supervise, and control all architectural work including residence and other buildings as required.
Current topics note that Mrs. Silva and Nerbadlal advertise that X will be at Forbes on Thursday from 10 am to 6 pm. He may be consulted at the Vandenara Hotel, with events listed for the following day at Engowre. Also mentions times and locations for Bee divrt moments Imtorday's Sane.
A fragmented report notes a Grenville committee meeting, involving the M.A. and Association, discussing a Saturday date shift by the Forbes Association to prevent clashes with events at Farber show. The text is garbled but indicates scheduling adjustments.
Musa Why Garmaey and Sento Ue offered racing rights for 11 A C 15 and related meetings, with next Monday dates noted. Bids included books priced at 4 pounds and pony books at 5 to 7 shillings. Mrs Mullock purchased items at nearby sale.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest a board election with eight directors and eligibility conditions under a власти act. Mentions of candidates Dh and Hyak, with voting closer on April 29 and a nomination period ending around mid April.
A proposed railway would run from Wyalong via Lake Cowal to Condohinilu linking with a northern line to Broke Fi. The plan involves Crown land for settlement of returned soldiers and would connect northern and southern diverging routes. The proposal was to be referred to the Minister for Public Works and the Public Works Committee for consideration.
A readable fragment notes Sain of Barwon and teammates at Dubbo for a Saturday bowls match. Mentions players and clubs with scattered names, hints at weather conditions, hotel meeting at Goorae Ball’s, and prospects of a series or playoffs in the region.
Sydney reports on a League of Nations council meeting discussing treaty provisions with neutral powers. The commission’s time gates and proposed amendments aim to adjust territory withdrawal and self rule. Australia faces questions on troops and military commitments in future conflicts.
The fragmentary notices describe a wedding calculation for Mr A Martie and Mlle Selle Duin, with mentions of social events, travel, and various persons including Meaghan Cohen. Names, dates, and places are partially garbled but indicate a high-society context and planned ceremonies.
An old local issue page notes the planned opening of the Worden Land Tennis Club at Victoria Park Bundaberg with a town meeting to discuss a debt repayment program. The noisy, fragmentary report references community events, a by-election result, and various local figures and activities, all reflecting a busy era in Bundaberg society.
A Woonsy meeting of the Ansa bay Celebration Committee, presided by Mr Thommon, discussed public holiday approval for Forbes on Friday April 26 for Ansa Day sports. Funds and arrangements were outlined, with involvement from hotelkeepers, teachers, and local committees. a parade route and luncheon were planned, and a call issued for storekeepers to stock suitably for the event.
A fire destroyed a Ford motor car at the rear sheds of Mr Josaph Gircham’s residence in templar strong. Horace Girdham attempted to move petrol to a hurricane lamp when flames broke out, injuring his hands and burning the car and its fittings. The insured vehicle, nine months old with forks and accessories, was valued at 1282. The owner faces livelihood interruption until a replacement arrives as relatives note previous misfortune in the family.
A damaged report from Forbes district court describes Justice Tadge Armstrong taking the bench welcomed by Deputy Sheriff Tom Som and others. The ceremony celebrated smooth relations between legal and bench professions and noted no criminal year hearings. Several names appear in the passage amid garbled text detailing early proceedings and a commemorative mood.
A flood of influenza cases and deaths spreads through Melbourne and Newcastle with Seventy cases and seven deaths in Melbourne and two vessels ordered to Sydney for quarantine. Reports from West Wyalong and Dubbo show fatal and non fatal cases. cabinet deliberations AND medical council to decide tomorrow. Affected sites include the Carrington Hotel and a hotel proprietor, with further cases in Tunee and Port Pirie.
A chaotic telegram describes rioting around the Bolshevik headquarters in Brisbane. Police chief and officers are injured or killed, debates over burning strategic buildings arise, and rioters threaten to clear out Queensland as violence erupts near riverfront areas.
James 5 Smith dies at Forbes home after illness. Infant son of Alen Kruiont Smith and unnamed mother, survived by siblings. Funeral services held at an Impe church with burial at the Wood memorials.
The funeral of Mrs Mary Annmon wife of Sir John Wstuhon of North HM Forbes was held at the Church of England cemetery with the Rev T Dunstan officiating and Mr T Farnsley assisting undertaker Green & Co Sydney. The mourners included her husband and family. service led by the rector. The burial followed at the churchyard with attendance by friends and neighbors.
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