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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
5
The telegraphic snippet notes the state parliament preparing for elections and indicates ministers gearing up for a campaign as the end of June approaches. A general election is expected to be held early next year with ministers organizing campaign activities.
Directors of the company express hope amid an organized wareh for Kontunale procarding. The text notes a broken vowel and uncertain wording but underscores confidence in completion of the work.
Fragments from a local page reveal a Riverina region firm pursuing a notable sign agreement amid unsettled fiscal conditions. Names and places are damaged but hint at a regional financial matter and potential governance ties. The readable items suggest a public notice tone with institutional involvement.
A severe storm sweeps Sydney causing havoc across the city. Winds topple trees and damage buildings while residents assess power outages and flooding. Names appear garbled in OCR, but reports emphasize widespread disruption and notable injuries. Local authorities urge caution and rapid repairs.
A report notes a proposed colliery near Sydney aims to store up to 80 million tons of coal in a large development. The document mentions a Friday event related to the project funding and a tunnel length of 39 yards.
Two fishermen were overturned off Curl Curl near Manly yesterday. They managed to right the keel after about four hours in the water and were finally washed ashore exhausted at Prerulywator.
In Nz news, Meraig Bir decay Ward announces a new cabinet formation under Prime Minister Mackenaiy. The move follows the exit of members from the old Ministry amid ongoing government reshuffles and calls for reform.
Merbonome reports that King O Malley declares the Labor party the champion of key reforms, insisting public interests must prevail over private gains and urging unity within the party. The piece reflects factional tensions and the politician's stance on leadership.
Dairying in N three W Sydney Priltay reports the Garry Induciny HL N.SW last year, noting seven sniffiony seertine fo ter BOM and related developments.
The report discusses Queensland general elections and potential reforms. A government figure criticizes proposed laws, warning they threaten press freedom and empower authorities. The piece notes labor and employment issues and signals political tension amid election talk.
Sydney Friday stage crew walkout over pay and work conditions. Reported disruption hits production as workers refuse to handle lath and bow tools, halting operations at multiple studios. No injuries listed. Authorities urge negotiation to resume normal stage crafting operations.
Fragmented notes from London report discuss wartime policy, parliamentary debate, and public sentiment. Mentions government actions, labor measures, and a petitioning campaign with references to Britain and allied concerns amid wartime strain.
Frict News reports a committee meeting at the hotel on Wednesday with discussion of refreshments and a social dance event. The piece details a jockey club gathering, opening ceremonies, awards, and related social activities with various attendees named in a lengthy, error-filled summary.
Irom Our Own Correspondent reports continued dry spells across districts aiding farmers as most harvests resume. Wheat sowing increases with drought relief, while local residents share news of John Ropers recovering at Forbes Hospital and cricket activities shifting to Bogan Gate. The Gunning team enjoyed a win by about 196 runs amid hospitality at the Railway Hotel. Community events include El Alisevest festival at Bedzerabong and the Dodgeraboung Bicycle Club Easter Monday meet with a strong, promising program.
An amid noisy event on the Rowan Gan Road near Ep wills ull features Bray shot near Liw wonument and a crowd of enthusiasts. Cripps and We Johnson are named among participants as a novel Vietaee tan Moor to fateh.
Forbes Municipal Council meets to hear residents oppose a new slaughterhouse near Tom's Lagoon with concerns about existing facilities. The session also discusses road and street works, tolls, wages, and proposed public works budgets for the Forbes district, including a plan to remove a dangerous lamp and upgrade paths and drainage.
A humorous essay on the study of hats and human character reads like a social critique. Observer satirizes observers who dissect appearances while noting the lack of real humor in pretentious hat lore and the tragedy of empty fashion obsessions.
A scrambled report describes a political gathering at Stockinbingal with ministers and party leaders invited. Attendees will ride by motor car from nearby towns to a banquet at Eliwood's Commercial Hotel before returning to Sydney for a ceremony.
A charity Methodist concert at Wade Swasting High featured a large attendance and a varied program. Notable performances included Alix Thornton and a series of vocal, violin, and recitation pieces by local artists, with Mrs Taylor and Mr Wyndham among the key accompanists.
A meeting of the Forbes Gun Club at Mascuel chaired by Mr C Mucndag approved accounts totaling £18 8s 8d and a last month balance of credit £10 17s 4d. Trophies were dismissed for another match and the date will be fixed at a forthcoming meeting.
Sporting notes from Molong outline the two day meeting with maiden and handicap events for the 27rst and 28th held on the new course at Manlicap Parimas Veronite Vale Head. Notables include Master Faith Cavan Lady Lauder Major Smith Handlesy and La Bens in various heats with a long price profile for favorites Reggae Jolly Beggar Malt King and Prixeflebter. Clanie Loftus sold for OT guineas will race Bourke while Easter Monday sales and trainer Charles Smith loom for the Lady Rice Arlee and Brave Heart contingent.
Public notice lists changes effective from the first of April, naming JB Farrand and others. It mentions four room weatherboard cottages at Cam Hill Browne Street and instructs to apply through GRO Eddy Browne-Street. Names J Mauliffe P Kenny J Blyton Ay Smith Kelly appear as officials or applicants.
Carpenters are invited to tender for the reception and completion of a weatherboard cottage located 13 miles from Forbee. For full particulars contact Ja Basha the undersigned.
A woman reports a missing pocketbook along the road between Mountains and Forbes, containing two chequers, a bank book, coins, and other items. A reward is offered for the return to W. K. Garnsey, Senr., Forbes.
A partial OCR read notes a notice involving THI PERMANENT TRUSTEE COMPANY OF NEW SOUTH WALES LIMITED and an individual named JOHN ROBINSON, with garbled reference to forbow boltetion for the me comp any. The fragment suggests a corporate trustee filing or appointment notice but the details are unreadable.
This notice invites tenders for the Bundaluera Estate including fencing timber and delivery of tombark and timber for Forbes to Slock Inbligal railway. Tenders close by April Mth, with strict enforcement against trespass and shooting on the estate.
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