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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 03, 1927
Page
2
A mangled, OCR damaged page lists items for sale and services. Entries include farm land offers, irrigation plots, a new cottage on Camp Hill, farm equipment for sale, and local church notices such as Sunday services and Mother's Day regent activities. The scattered text references auctions, employment wanted, and a range of community notices.
Wide variety of local happenings from Parkes to Forbes lists a pony trotting card on Friday and Saturday with entries on Wednesday May 16, plus reports on stock yarding, the Presbyterian flower show, a charity sale, golf postponed, and a mystery car and electricity undertakings affecting the town.
Tenders are invited and will be prepared by the undersigned for the works on Boundary Road 6 Pun area. Includes forming clearing culverts and associated tasks. A deposit of 6 per copy must accompany tender. All orders and details available at the Grantor office.
For sale a tiny listing offers seed wheat variety seeds including mixes. item appears brief and lacks clear seller or location details.
Fragmented forecast notes indicate a weather section with references to western Utah, rain chances, and temperatures. Specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply mixed conditions and modest rain likelihood across three days with highs in the 70s and potential cloudy periods.
A report notes the Picnic Race Club held a ball on Thursday with an excellent supper and lively mood. Attendees included W Darnsey who praised the culinary effort while locals comment on the event’s cost and community support.
A crippled text describes Australia replacing silver with new currency and notes the withdrawal of 275,000 worth of Relish silver from the currency. It notes that 1,000,000 ballserowna may be involved, with replacements by American stamps. The report shifts to a tragic accident in Cudal, Vanwouk Ward, where a man died after a fall during work, with medical aid sought and the ward receiving the body.
Local items include notices of Rew Pram Wertoo with references to John Smith Athome House and Forties for the Plaing meeting. Also reported are travel plans of Forbes families, a hospital visit, promotions, visits to Cowra and Parkes, and a death in Carandary Darkee with details of estate and family.
An obscure fragment mentions several unclear names and places, including mentions of tours, travelers, and various terms. No coherent events or identifiable people emerge from the text, leaving readers with partial words and stray references. The passage appears as damaged OCR with no clear narrative or outcome.
A chaotic account recalls the death of Thomen McKean and the ensuing reactions. Vale Tom Cooper Furhes owns it up, with mentions of Beaton and Wests, social circles, a hospital admission, and a web of acquaintances shaping the aftermath. The piece traces community responses, local affiliations, and early 19th century connections within a pastoral town.
Funeral rites were held at St John’s Church for Thomas Melon Cooper. Rev Moore officiated as hundreds assembled to offer last respects. The service listed many mourners and family names among attendees, with funeral arrangements overseen by Mr. T. I. Peaster.
The article summarizes a noisy, fragmentary notice of a Coursing Club meeting likely held today under dry conditions. It mentions arrangements, names including The Malirm Puppy and The Tonhey CAD, and a list of stakes and entries with uncertain details.
The Forbes District Picnic Race Club held a lively event with perfect conditions and strong entries. Winners included Richlear, Really, and Baln Trout, with notable performances by Plain Old and Yarran Bill as the crowd cheered the close finishes and steady pacing.
An annual trophy event faltered as officers including president Mr 0. 8 and Phat Alea McPhillamy could not attend the handover. Speaker's daughter Mrs Beason and Mr Hagan led the proceedings while recipients were announced. Junior organizers, Hendy Brothers, handled duties amid a tense atmosphere.
A scrambled OCR summary reports Marald Molotor and team visiting Woonoonos last Sunday in a close afternoon game. Mentions McCormith Aguhor Wil son and Mues with unclear lines and scores. Other names like Pieter, Tiber noreat, Bode, and Moloney appear amid garbled phrases.
A damaged OCR text snippet mentions Melly, Mandar, and pirates in a confused line about soughe colds and influenza. Names and places are unclear, but the item appears to be a brief notice or teaser from a historical page.
The Hospital Ball celebration at Orta District Hospital featured music by Owens Orchestra and ample decor. A single incident marred the evening as attendees voiced concerns over arrangements and funding, prompting a committee review and calls for accountability from hospital leadership and donors.
Norman Green faced charges in Forbes Court over an alleged planned vehicle theft and number plate swap. Moloney, defending Trae, claimed the offense centered on a Ford vehicle altered to display another car’s plate, while the defendant was accused of knowing the crime and evading responsible actions. The case highlighted risks of improper number plate handling and potential deterrence of future offenders.
Albert Reyoolin pleaded guilty on the licensed premises charge. In default, he was fined ten dollars and given a one day sentence. The court ordered payment of costs and noted ongoing proceedings for related matters.
A drunken defendant named Robert Blog faced a charge for indecent language and disorderly conduct. He pleaded guilty, received a seven day sentence, and was fined four pounds and fourteen pence in the small town court.
The report lists numerous horse names, times, and placings from the Bedgerabong Picnic Races, including Lady Pantheon, Jolly Jobe, Kinialla, First ui, and Giant others with various handicap notes and finishes. It records final results at Bedgerabong with TL Yarran BUN ILA and Poppa Mah among top entries, reflecting a dense, text heavy card of weights and positions.
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