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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 29, 1921
Page
2
Fragmented notice mentions prosecution without regard to persons and thanks to Dr Letaberg Rev FO Olver and several friends for assistance and sympathy amid a noted care or event.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and items with typos including Henry Monk, Mubile Behvolaya, Verlag Bridge and Chain Sprockec Wheel with Sickel Cup. Mentions motor voles, Tambte White, Rankin Street and a reward context but details are illegible.
Fragmentary probate notice notes information from a traveling agent and district office. Details are unclear but indicate issuance of probate or authority with a listed address and date.
A special meeting of Forbes Literary Institute members held April 7 1921 to appoint trustees following the resignation of Jean Yarnsey.
Preliminary notice fragment references AWTOS Auctioneers and a Morgan key issue. Readable text shows a sale or bidding context with unclear date and entities. Further specifics are not present in the fragment.
A garbled report describes locals discussing a strange vegetable phenomenon and a hidden carrot shape. The fragment mentions figures like Hudgon, a street name, and references a torn exhibit or display. Details are unclear but imply unusual agricultural display or mystery shocks residents.
In a tangled bowls report, players like Beater Satya and The Sharp face off with various clubs while Bunwad Se Myr ray boat Plunkett and Mummies compete. The text hints at multiple matches and unsettled outcomes with unclear teams and results.
A hotel is undergoing major improvements. Brickwork rises for new eight bedrooms around a central courtyard. The project includes a large ground storey area and new foundations as work progresses under contractor Laniork de Batey of Orange and Mr Jd Patterson.
A garbled report outlines plans for cheap travel, mentioning Sydney, an upcoming trip to China Inn, and a brief note on prices and durations. It references several individuals including Wile Lue Sing and Wallies, with unclear details about routes and schedules.
A school event at the community grounds featured a hearty meal with meat and mutton sold over the counter at W’Glrr’s Butchery. Organizers including Superintendent Mr I and several staff members coordinated the event with help from many willing workers. The journey to the venue and the parade of children marked a busy day at the fair.
The district court heard multiple cases including alleged thefts and bodily harm. John Juneph Haydon and Leopold Villotet faced charges with jurors returning guilty verdicts on several counts while others were remanded for sentencing. Goolagong property theft case involved Kuward Cade pleads not guilty and awaits further trial.
Forbes defeated Bugowra in a Sunday cricket clash though both sides missed key players. Notable performances include Kirby and Crompton leading for their teams, with North Wiltheym and Potts Point also contributing strong batting and bowling displays despite the absences.
A detailed travelogue describes a 260 mile journey by motorbike from Perth to Sydney. The author recounts rough roads, variable weather, and long climbs, with stops at Aliga Laneyrie’s hotel and Bathurst before continuing to Katoomba and Sydney. The voyage spans 32 hours of riding for 250 miles, highlighting dangers, repairs, and the sense of accomplishment.
Fragmentary notice notes changes in travelling requirements for Canes and references all wool items. Mentions Mis o 1 and a Drapes related matter with unclear names. Environment appears archival and incomplete with several garbled terms.
At Forbes hospital on Sunday afternoon the death occurred of Allan Bourke Mourke aged fifteen months son of Mr and Mrs Bourke of Camp Tun. The cause of death was diarrhoea. The funeral took place yesterday and the remains were interred in the Presbyterian cemetery. The Rev RG Cruickshank conducted the service at the graveside.
Prominent local obituary notes the passing of Mr George Rousell once aged the district’s oldest resident. Born in 1810 in Somersetshire England, he served with Imperial forces in Victoria and at Eureka Stockade. He lived in Forbes since 1862, leaving four sons and five daughters, forty grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday with interment at Endow Church cemetery. conducted by Rev J Oliver.
A special train service carried fifty seven passengers to Condobolia yesterday with several travelers continuing by motor car. The train picked up at Parken Tagan and stopped at intermediary stations. it was crowded as it arrived in Condobolta. A full report is expected in a later issue.
The conference voted by 112 to 4 in favor of proportional representation. Other items include a violent incident leaving a man dead after being bitten and died within hours. Attendance at the opening reached 11,400 with 7,000 attendees at another event. A motor car crash near Katou caused injuries and a man killed in an earlier incident near Perth.
Ambiguously sourced cables describe military positions near Ankara and Meck provinces with references to Berlin and an imminent high level meeting. The fragment mentions famine constraints and a potential penetration between Norlin and provincial areas, but specifics are garbled.
A patchwork of local names and events: Mike Rite Green returns home after travels. Inspector Blanchfeld involved in regional postings. Mr G Mackley and John Meagher & Co connected to mercery and branch activities. a Lithgow wedding to Minx Delanay. Dr Gordon Mal sunouneen and Dr Hale noted in medical roles. Prince Alfred Hospital remarks. adverts for McGirr’s sausages with local sales references.
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