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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
4
Mrs Py M'Grati wife of P MGrath records the birth at Lami's Private Hospital Bathurst. The newborn is reported to be healthy with the mother doing well.
Fragmentary OCR describes St. Helier's boarding and day school for girls with mention of visitors and facilities. Multiple garbled names and locations suggest a historic notice about the institution's operations and grounds, with references to health, comfort, and public relations in a dated style.
A complex transfer concerns Walter Truly of Plunuwan Newnan and Kelly Lay Re purchasing interests in firms including Kinnwean Nyinan & Va and Dualness WAL Co. The arrangement outlines conditions, safety provisions, and approvals tied to a land use andbridged financing. Public notices mention land along Shiriwad Avenue with street rights and a broad acreage under consideration.
A fragmentary notice describes a public meeting in a town for May 14 to support a relief effort in Australia and India. It mentions the Bolisian people, a “great Boludin Pay” movement, and global calls for aid amid famine, with references to Australia and other nations and a public muting to voice concern.
Fragmented OCR text discusses places such as Eugowra Parkes and Srentelt, with references to quotes and private figures. It mentions condos and parks and lists several place names in a vague political or civic context. The readable portion is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a freezing works and various place names with no clear event or outcome. It references buyers, station, and multiple unclear terms, producing a difficult to interpret local item with insufficient readable facts.
Vague OCR text notes a public meeting planned for tonight at a town hall location. Mentions include community events, a memorial or celebration, and discussion items. Details are unclear due to transcription errors.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and numbers with no clear event. It mentions TEBUSH SALES and Mussty Winehenmbe among scattered figures and codes like 20,000 and 231 25 Haing. The passage lacks coherent context, dates, places, or outcomes to form a concrete news item.
The mayor pledged to address the problem at the Gasworks site after reports described unsafe practices and mounting concerns. Local authorities indicated timely steps would be taken to assess conditions and implement necessary remedies.
The Forbes Parish Association holds a meeting electing MPO MacPuinemy to the commissions, with Nir Orwell Pattersom and D Patterson from Carrn websity among volunteers for Wir. Other notes include exams at Forbes Misirlet School, attendance at a welcome by the president, and several local civic movements and wartime service mentions.
Sporting mems show Mr X MacPuionurs winning two events at the meet in Mudgee and Wesloauuy with multiple animals and riders named. The article lists numerous entries and upcoming events for May and June, mentioning venues, farms, and local stewards with a period style tone.
Jottings note a May 17 date for the railway commissioners decision in Forbes small debts court where A. P. Mellor was found guilty for £1 or so and other local items include fund drives and a Belgian relief event. It mentions Fortes Pestutes Protestinn Wanna meeting, Parkes veterinary society, and Belgian relief donations. The article covers local notices, a visit by a veterinary fellow, and various community happenings around Forbes.
An old style advertisement extols a tonic cough syrup offering rapid relief. It claims strong concentrated formula for morning and night use, promising soothing effects and a pleasant taste. The prose imitates a period advertising tone with product claims and usage hints.
Fragmentary and garbled text appears to be an advertisement urging purchases of goods named Gourey Nash's or similar items. Readable portions mention savings and stock status but no coherent facts, dates, or identifiable entities.
The Forbes Flower Show held at the town hall on Wednesday under Presbyterian Church auspices drew a good crowd. Judges praised the high quality of horticultural displays, with prizes awarded to Miss My Mooney, Alt Hunty, and others. Staff and volunteers, led by Mrs Hutchison and Mrs Poantey, contributed to a well arranged event marked by musical performances and a social tea. Proceeds from the sales will support local causes.
A Forbes committee meeting of the Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association discussed financial guarantees for loans, member obligations, and forthcoming show arrangements. Attendees included G Latiaw Ry B Reymond and R B Reymond, with pledges and apologies noted as part of the session.
Mrs 1 Street Reserve Champion and Best Collection led by Mes B J Rohn son T Ho MKenzin and Pworvs Vinrotton. Fown 2 Tiirey Velie and Three White entries from Streest A Moe and Robinson. Pinker and Japanee varieties praised, with multiple exhibitors named including Mrs Fy Street and Mes E J Robins on.
The readable text shows scattered names and street references such as J. Hill Mrs and Murra 2 Vunnylow Rows Ratnk Hass 1 Met 18, with incomplete details. No clear event or outcome. data appears as stray OCR fragments from a larger page.
A garbled report lists names connected to a local board and a meeting date May 20th. The text also mentions a coughs and colds remedy and a bundle of household items and Needlework collection entries with Thornton and Mrs G Thornton among others. The source is incomplete with many corrupted phrases and unreadable sections.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions dahlias and multiple proper names Ales W Cham oH Nobile IC Harris with unclear actions. No clear event or outcome.
A cluttered list of names and items from a wartime era page includes floral design by Wyndham and varied goods. The fragment mentions locations and vendors like Thornton Six Aminallevills planers and Walker, with scattered names such as Mary Doben and Wickham Baker's Bread.
Sydney correspondent reports Turkish advances repulsed and Allied troops seizing ridges amid heavy shellfire. One soldier notes resilient units lifting Turks and storming positions, with casualties and wounds among many, while plans call for rest and return to duty in weeks.
Wounded soldiers from the Dadanelles Nyve arrived at Malta as hospitals were expanded. A German submarine by gunfire damaged the Lawler Bryaitem in the North Sea. the Burt Fiathan of Ireland and its crew were rescued. Germany threatened Belgium and Baltic distress signals continued. Burgomaster van Senstor Nivalls was arrested for defying orders. Great Britain boroughs plan a May food and fruit collection for Belgian soldiers.
In Sydney a government minister states that Imperial regulations cover all Australian meat imports. Mr James Ashton, MLC, returns from England and America and claims 96 percent of the U S population supports the Allies.
Forbes Amateur Athletic Club held two races on the cricket ground on Wednesday with multiple placeholders and unclear names. Notable entries include N Clarke and Tozer in the final heel and a 140 yards handicap featuring Maud and Poles among others, though many OCR fragments remain unreadable.
The Retira match between town and suburban members of the Feral Towning Club yielded a narrow victory for the town players on Wednesday. Sinclair, Ophuated, Finnaoey, Byondhontoo, Donnehey, Brook, Bowie, Spoonrane, Bryant, and others featured in a night of club action. The committeemen announced new members, a handbag singles event, and the Zorn trophy as management shifted to new coordinators, with many details recorded for payment and future tournaments.
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