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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1912
Page
2
An unclear OCR fragment mentions auctions, a show named Sinbad the Salter, a Wednesday event, and various local names. It references an annual dance, Anglican history, and a railway matter with officials present, but many details are garbled.
The Advocate notes press timing at one o clock on publication days and lists a flurry of local names, churches, and political mentions. It references election signals, several individuals including treasurers and candidates, and school and church connections amid a chaotic, OCR-like mash-up of names and places.
The Forbes page lists Woolley offering Scots whisky and cheap meat, with Turner's ad calling attention to up-to-date tailor services. At Parker court Benjamin O’Callaghan pleads guilty to stealing a watch and chain, gets two years. ATasmanian election, dances, and town happenings fill the rest with brief items and ads.
Firefighters battled a blaze on Browne Street at a four room wooden dwelling near the corner with Lachlan Street. The building was occupied and judged a total loss as residents evacuated with help from bystanders. Fire officials investigated the cause and noted the owner’s fund situation as uncertain while authorities prepared for next steps in ownership transfer.
The report covers council talks on moving appointments to roles in public bodies and the resignation and reassignment of figures linked to local government. It notes Mr Loftusius selling his property, relocation plans, and the involvement of Mr C E Roberts in financial duties with the Australian Weather and Mortgage Co. It mentions community figures, local business ties, and a tribute to a council member while acknowledging ongoing commitments and upcoming engagements.
The Chrysanthemum Show at the Presbyterian Church in Vorbes will run Wednesday and Thursday this week with doors opening at 8 o'clock. Despite poor weather, admirers of garden blooms will attend as the event continues, weather permitting, to showcase the flowers and celebrate the season.
Mr James Walsh of Orange, visiting Forbes, appoints 3 J HU Rankin Street as auto agent to sell Egyptian Millet Grass seed. The drought tolerant grass grows tall, is safe for stock, and can be sown on large areas. Prospective buyers urged to view seed and hear James Walsh’s remarks on cultivation prospects.
At a Saturday evening presentation Mr H Ryan of Ye HLAC.B. 80eiely spoke on the Home Rule delegates and June Forbes omith. He asserted the Home Rule question would be beyond doubt once the tour ended. Proclamation activation stirred Austrian Catholic concerns and HAC members felt pride over honoring the late Robert Emmet with a public memorial.
Sydney telegraph reports the Saturday Monorial collection is expected to total between EM and vane. Wade, visiting the State Works in Taree, described a squehing stock in the dlotclot and noted that after 44 months of work no big feat or ime Mt ty Wee was produced.
Melbourne reports government moves to fix monthly funding for warships construction. The arrangement aims to accelerate Unconstruction of Warships. delays could trigger penalties.
Brisbane on a Labour win in Cain’s seat is reported amid unclear wording. The article notes Labor gains and mentions figures like 17 and 24, with Libera and Latrar appearing in fragmented form.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a disrupted smallpox alert with unclear terms and dates. It mentions Sydney, a Tuesday reference, a hoaver the strainer Mhunigsha, and a route for Syne, but the details remain fragmentary and unspecific.
A Tuesday blaze in Wandal Queensland caused extensive damage with estimates in the low thousands. Nearby Perth reports detail a Mitay incident and a boiling vat accident at Awlungi Ter Timise in Thunbuny, West Sioutnitah, with Payal ceeulis listed among the affected.
The euchre party and dance at Presbytery House drew a very large attendance. The event featured upstairs rooms, live music by the silver band, and a supper with Phostnide supplied by Newell Forney and Mex Hourke. Funds raised were to benefit the fund, with Mr J Meymont as secretary and assistance from Messrs Murphy and others.
Fragmentary report alleges a Labor Leasees group forwarded a resolution to a minister and discusses contravention of some act. It mentions Melbourne and a meeting timetable. Details are unclear due to OCR errors. The article references a political labor situation and a scheduled event in June.
A sulky racing incident results in the instant death of Julio Morgan and serious injuries to John Bain near Mofome Roni. Officials report a fatality and a major injury in the crash.
A fragmented report describes an accident where a rifle misfired, injuring a boy and causing a fatal wound. Names, ages, and places are obscured or garbled, but the core event is a weapon discharge leading to a fatal abdominal injury. Authorities and exact dates remain unclear in the text.
A quarrel on Rankins street ended with an assault that pushed a woman through a window and left another with injuries. The magistrate noted the danger of confrontations and remanded the case for further action, as two young women faced court amid heated testimony.
Wellbetan N44 and Thestus Suinit file a suit against Stowmstilp Company's services over ETF tumges. The Jaden remorked that absence of pale play signals a possible claim, centering on To iowmonth hast Shorers Paton and conep Irie in a regional dispute about service delivery and obligations.
The text reports a change of ownership at a well known Lachlan street jewellery business. Mr G I Bollinger plans to move the business to Mr Davil Hansard Whur, with opportunities for local patrons and a new management line. The passage reflects uncertainty and mixed opinions among residents about the future of the firm.
London dispatch reports renewed unrest in the Moroccan area sparking European tensions. Turkish forces clash, the landings at a coastal area see high ground held then lost, and bayonet charges are noted north of inland positions. A hospital incident at Smyrna involves the removal of a ship captain amid Allied protests. A separate item mentions ritual murder accusations and widespread European signatures.
A visit by Bishop Julian Bichote of Hayat was conducted at Portes Town Hall. The event was attended by local officials and clergy with a formal service and addresses. A procession or panel discussion followed, highlighting community religious and civic ties.
Fragmentary OCR text references an assigned estate, a mower business, and various scattered names and terms without clear context or readable events. The readable bits point to entities like Milind Wiel and several place or company names, but no coherent incident, date, or action is evident.
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