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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1928
Page
1
Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association announces its tenure with 1 MATH Co district representatives and offers Personal Accident Workmen's Compensation and other branches of accident insurance. Terms on application.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions several unclear names and possible places and events. Readable content is insufficient to identify a coherent news item, individuals, organizations, dates, or an actionable outcome.
Reporter visits Kensington to probe a hare shortage linked to a large lurch of Avonst Kensington, with Mr Locke speaking from Forbes. Secretary Ford of the local coursing club offers no firm promise to clear the Kensington district, warning of tyre wear and travel needs. The general view is Locke must travel wide to secure enough hares.
Orange’s renowned eye doctor Me D. 3. Kono announces a fortnightly visit to Forbes on Wednesday May 16. His consulting rooms are at the Vandenberst Tako and appointments may be arranged at Konoton’s Pharmacy. Both clothes pegs before use and will last twice as long.
The Forbes Debating Club contends with waning member interest amid disrupted activities and internal debates on publicity and speakers. Despite a grim mood, organizers aim to restore vigor by rallying members, planning improved meetings, and inviting newcomers to Friday sessions in Forties.
Readable fragments describe a large Eucharistic Congress to be held in Sydney with Australian and overseas adherents. Officials outline processions, venues including Manly and St Marys Cathedral, and a grand procession from Manly to Circular Quay. The event aims to showcase Catholic unity in Australia.
A public evening featured Mr AK Sunter Clark presenting Tennyson poetry at Muronobulelo on Wednesday. Clark recited works including Dora, The Captain, The Charge of the Heavy Brigade, and other pieces, with audience acclaim and strong elocution.
Fragmented reminiscences reference James Carlton and Hallam, noting Tennyson’s career arc from Bertie to the In Memoriam period. Mentions poems and plays with partial titles, praise for his wit, and friendships shaping late career. Some garbled phrases obscure precise details but point to Tennyson’s stature and influences.
Coroner testimony identifies Willis Kuwah Cann as the man shot dead at Bedgerabong in a night incident. Witnesses describe a grim scene with a revolver fired during a struggle and a gunshot wound to the head. Officials note no signs of a struggle or defense by the deceased and outline the sequence leading to death.
A community event at Flannery's hotel honored a respected citizen. Speakers included A Mayo and J Cavey among others while tribute and social remarks filled the gathering. The evening featured acknowledgments and a lively wrap of toasts and comments reflecting local ties and future plans.
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