Main Roads Board approves expenditure for uniform sign posting
The Main Roads Board approves 3668 pounds for statewide sign posting and urges councils to submit requirements to ensure uniform road signs across the state. An incident report notes a lucky escape on Forbes roads as a car steering failure nearly caused a crash. An Orange show is planned for Tuesday through Thursday with capillary grants and farm produce prizes announced.
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Main Roads Board
Forbes
Sun
Wennessay
Libera Prince
Alao
Sworethy Geo
Ss Wiliam
Lord's Fneo
Orange
Forbes–church and mission notices crop up in town
An old readable notices page lists services for 28th March at Forbes Presbyterian Church with sermons by Rev E G Cruikshank and an appeal for a gentleman's residence rental. It also mentions the Forbes Motor Morsa on Turklo Street with details about postings and local events.
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Forbes Presbyterian Church
Wedding Announcement in Menomiam Area
A dated wedding notice from March 28 lists the couple Amy and Aaron as the bride and groom. The fragment mentions family and local places, reflecting a formal ceremony arrangement with a hoped-for future happiness.
Methodist Service Notice on Monday Evening Meeting
Fragmentary notice describes a Methodist service and meeting scheduled for Monday evening at 7 19 pm with individuals named Saniey Green and Maiden at New South Wales Conference Hagowm. Includes a cordial invitation and references to Bunbury and local church events.
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Saniey Green
New South Walen
Fey
Bonitr
Porbes First Leads Forbes Advocate Friday Edition
The Forbes Advocate reports Porbes First securing lead prominence in the Friday edition dated March 25, 1926. Coverage highlights local affairs, commerce notes, and brief items of interest central to Forbes readers.
Weather and public turnout struggle marked by late spring haze
The fragmented report notes rain and wind delaying outdoor events and public gatherings. Mentions Meagher, Cheyuler Pout, and a concert by WIIKSON and Co amid a regional meeting in Wanwoolshire. Reference to Henry NOH and interview plans for a service. describes broad attendance and local interest in a 18 annual exhibit and distribution sites.
Kicked by a horse leaves boy with injuries after accident
A boy named Leonard Turner, son of Mr and Mrs Turner of Forties, was kicked by a horse while attempting to catch it. He suffered injuries to the head and shoulder, received medical attention, and is now recovering. A public meeting at Brentwood Methodist Church will be held Monday with Rev James Green conducting and music by the choir.
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Lylu
Leomard Turner
Mra KE
Turner
Forties
Colne
Kempling
Brentwood
Shire
James Green
CMG Vld
Greed Ani Elsers
Special sale to auction 20,000 work- growers assets
A garbled notice reports Orange will hold a special sale on April 1 for 20,000 work-growers assets and property. Swagmen altered travel plans through northern districts with a wheelbarrow. Bad weather caused postponement. sale rescheduled to next Wednesday at Boyd's Round Hill property.
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Crampton UN Martin
Bueewng
Te CT
Boyd's
Round Hil
New School Building Tender Approved in Pa Rodjie
A New School project near Pa Rodjie has received approval for tenders. TD Muich, Minister for Education, confirmed government authorizations. Mr W J Ciunuitg, president of the Agricultural Bureau, praised the effort and support from Baril aleie, a noted early worker in the matter.
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A.muttousuaw
Tly
Parooulkie
Muich
Stuation
W. J Ciunuitg
Te Agricultural Bureau
Barilaleie
Matusr
Floods Threaten South Coast as Heavy Rains Persist
Unsettled conditions spread across the state with inland and coastal districts reporting heavy rain. Flood warnings issued by government meteorologist Kaen signal worsening conditions. parts of roads and the Ow n have been damaged or submerged while preparations and public notices outline anticipated weather impacts and response plans.
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Kaen
Coses
Aboher
Tay
Hoods
Murus
Sexton Appointment Details At Local Council Meeting
The council resolved the sexton selection with minutes noting turnout and open offices. Documentation shows bidding, notices, and budget figures including a 118 per cent item, with public posting and upcoming reports.
Electric light for Nanima project sparks local work
A local electrical contractor plans a Nanima installation with a 82 volt 14 watt system and a 240 ampere supply. The project, involving Parkes and nearby contractors, will begin when a community committee approves the plan and funding.
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Les Soular
Vivalrician
Chris Tyrone
Parkes
Paul Wen
Naniit Mallon
Will Co
Untitled Sport Brief With Erratic OCR Fragments
A late sports brief contains fragmented OCR text with multiple garbled names and terms. It mentions a second division event and various proper nouns, but the readable content is too jumbled to identify clear teams, individuals, scores, or dates.
Fragmentary OCR Notice From The Forbes Advertise
Vague OCR fragment hints at an Advocate section and printing requirements. The readable words reference need for careful judgment, dietary mentions, and a generic notice about printing, with no clear events or names to anchor.
WEDDINGS AND LOCAL NOTES FROM SYDNEY AREA
Mr Allan Saunders returns by train to Sydney after relieving a position at Bank of New South Wales. A wedding took place at Strath won on 16th January for Mr W Geet Woolett and Aline Beers of Phake. The notice mentions various residents, social events, church services, and local farewells including Mr Tom Catan and Mr Joe Wood, plus community notes on cricket, banking, and public life in the Farben and Narr Dont regions.
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Allan Saunders
Ben
Bank of New South Wales
Sydney
Yenterdas
Strathwht
Mrr
W. Geet Woolett Wail
Aline Beers
Connell
Farhan Muulety
Mr. Wyner
Ertormoor Hunt
Groantown
Dubbo
Ehult
Macquarie Riser Forty Feet Floods Strike NSW
Telegraphic report from Priday notes the Macquarie River rising to forty feet in two days while Castlereagh, Hunter and Namoi rivers flood. Wellington and Dubbo suffer record highs as Maitland reports Hunter Valley inundation and water sweeps streets. Cessnock colliery flooded leaving 100 men stranded. Coonamble police warn of rising Castlereagh flood with west of town underwater. Weather expert Mares foresees moderation by weekend.
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Sydney
Priday
Macquaries
Castlereagh
Hunter
Wottondilly
Macquarie
Wellington
Dubbo
Maitland
Hunter Valley
Atwrdaen
Censnock
Level crossing tragedy in Sydney town
A fatal level crossing crash occurred near Liverpool Sydney when a vehicle collided with a train. The incident left a driver and three young children reported injured and the victims were taken to hospital. Police investigations are underway with witnesses being questioned.
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Sydney
Liverpool
HeorKe Bolohwn
Yuan
Betes Kitted
Items of Interest From Riversden Cow Field
Mr Stam Caward of Riversden plans after the rain to move cattle home and fence property. Forecasts warn of heavy cattle losses as a gale affects western Queensland droughts. Mortality rises among stock while northwestern regions report rising rains and floods.
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Stam Caward
Riversdén
Hothtayine
Tho
Wilk
Marital Riddle Unfolds in Upcountry Town
An archaic notice describes a complex betrothal arrangement involving an upcountry town’s residents. A widow and a man named Giyenrold plan a marriage with a cousin’s daughter, creating a chain where spouses gain in laws. The situation yields stepfamily ties and broader neighborly speculation about future affairs.
Jottings from Rosehill Racing and Town Ads
Jottings note Mr George Harver of Pouk Till drawing first bores in savwep at Rosehill races last Saturday. Reads mention of Horaty, a Dig insortment of naw waka arriving yesterday, and various shopping items from Emerys and mercery shops.
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George Harver
Pouk Till
Tattersall’s
Rosehill
Jul Clarke Mows
Bette
Alec Childean
Minn Wathguiv
Hines
Obscure Biographical Sketch From Far Compass
An aged individual from Forbes traced lineage to prominent names and emigrant links. The narrative mentions Walterawang, Fraser of Orange, and others, noting a move to Havtien and New Zealand and a long travel arc through multiple regions with family connections and living arrangements.
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Ou Pruzor
Forbes
Watlerawang
Me Fraser
Orange
Gentioum S
New Zealand
Kyduay
Eelund Nile
Oraume
Treland
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Manson
Norwood
Rankin Street
Il I
Town Hall
Adminninn
Couperin
Veni Riloasion
Sumyyone Shyshawy
Vickers
Thespassens
Uermutcat
Ponbyt
Uae
Pouy Stabi
Brents
OF E, Services
A.m. Taly
Hwan
Pam
Venus Yarringoos
Rem
Yoshie Mulycoury
Moir Nhiurm
Weit Pham
Anguly
Sweenee
B. Whel, Fitzevrall
Idee
Pymibi
Porhes Liaim
Tak Hay Smith
Tuulgersinar
Cruikshank
Thatemmlaly
Forbes Motor Morsa
Tuvklo Sirea
Menomiam
Hal Maretz
Amy FieMl
Rand Bilder
Methodist
AJ McLachlan Westgarth
C. Boltdlorss
Stepan
Forbes Advocate
Porbes
Manuh
Ch'eprandsen
Chrysler's
Aloy
Cheyer Rowlstor
Walter
Sidewell
Chia Iesae
Wiikson and Co
Henry
Mlaw
Lund Oh
Tein Holt
Monta
Nomiaben
Orien
Porbes School
Arta
Suse Villagn
Wdalas
Pest
Orange Sheep Sale
BALE
NEW School
Bran and
Pollard
Cricket
Redford
Phukoor
Rae
Wil Vom
Law
Kiry
Mawlat
Gakein
Ruge
Brietow
Taunaburp
Gs Tekenes
Gordon Rowley
Dun
Howe
Rom Menara
Taodly and Co
Senuich
Sexton
F. Jonon
Kasten Saliitas
Norn
Aly
Tminean
Util
ALE Mall
Kanter Monitay
Wight
Cherie
Ina
Nanima
Wits
Andy Hotust
Warwick Farm
Ty "iWin
Jane Rosattint
Livorhiont
Telah Prinew
Newel
Tanty Chetan Chidktor Mure Stake
BP Windbor
Tonlarhy
Taptme Ming
It Raton
Sione
Amania
Tiaeke
Offa
Allan Vener
Farben
John Roblnaen
Welter
Qriietedelon
Tigee
Rosa Nay
Cripps
Stranger von Havin
Nir Chorlon
Moukwon
Hhey
Air
Chart Greentree
Forbes 10 Dubbo
Binow Koime
Rene
Powitton
Mies Itn Magill
Mtr
MFO
Shepherdothe
Tom Catan Bat
Cherat
MK. Woods
Joe
Wood
Woda
Quinn
Mali
Te Dents
Stee
Grlabe
Roymion
Hull
Paddy
Munn
Ero
Owen
W. Bartonbetta
Nurne Hurt
Jobe Howe
Murelwever
Ballfuxland
Mid Bie
Jutun
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