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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 09, 1913
Page
4
A Scottish policeman clashed with Mrs White of Sand Hill in a disrupted scene on Tuesday. A misidentification led to a complaint about a youth pollerman and a missing parade attendee. The officer pressed for compliance while Mrs White disputed the conduct and the path to court.
The Parkes Farmers and Settlers Association proposes a worming train from Worhs to Orange, drawing strong enthusiasm and past support. A deputation to the Chief Commissioner on 1 July discussed the plan, with Forbes Municipality Council joining the Moy yint group in backing the initiative.
An oddly phrased quotation reflects a parent urging prudence in marriage, advising to seek guidance from the father of a child or peers rather than rash actions. The exchange hints at social expectations and marital wisdom from a past era.
A garbled report recalls a case to be heard by the courts, mentioning pig owners and a penalty for keeping pigs near slaughterhouses. The text references longstanding figures, expenses, and a demand for accountability, with uncertain details about amounts or exact actions.
The presentation lists names like Manniotto and Vorhes along with a faculty group led by A Morel and Pheein in a mid century education event. Voters respalded a shift toward new branches and mixed participation in the Debembaa era. The note includes several personal names and references to a voting outcome and branch discussions.
Excellent houses continue to attend Brook's pictures at the new public hall with programmes of satisfactory character. Week's winners include Tuesday night Mr J Messner £1 and Master Tom Cabot 1/. Thursday night Mr A Burt Tow e and Master Ly Watney.
A large store cattle sale organized by Meseen Radford Taylor and Weston Limited Orange and Cleanemts and McCarthy Bathurst will be held at Orange on Thursday next 1th jus The listing includes 100 bullocks 1 years 20 Dultoche 4 years 25 heifers and 200 mixed cattle Full details appear in this issue’s advertisement.
The Forbes ground hosts the season opener featuring the Axeetstars from Neken and a Bent combination. An effort by the Forbes club aims to secure senior Fourpetition entry at Marker. Tomorrow's match will see My B. G. Kevontott participate.
The futual poetal under hie Ane lees of the Forbes brane of Uc rand United Order of Oddfoltows was held at the town hall Tuesday evening with close to 200 Tauern in attendance. Representatives from several lodges and jurisdictions attended, including Holy Sullivan and Bro, Cetin Forken M.A. The event featured a generous contribution by Avret's overhestea and Loxley, a substantial social effort by the wives of members, and a focus on supporting the widow and children of the late Tro Bruce Watlaey.
Fragmented notes describe betting, horse Dotty Hon, and riders Monger of Grenfell plus Buckland and others. Mentions Forester event, Hines, Forbes Motel, and local shops A Hansard Jeweller Landlanestreet and Forbes Mowers studio. Weather, whisky brands, and a village social at the end.
Special store cattle sale advertised with listing of Messrs W J Gurnsey and partners, with cows and steers sought. The notice promises well-conditioned cattle in good order and notes dates and locations for the sale, urging interested buyers to inspect and act.
A garbled report details a violent incident ending in the suspect’s collapse and arrest. The account mentions a police officer, a courtroom, a rushing crowd, and an unclear sequence of blows leading to the fall, with no clear names or dates readable.
Fragmented OCR items show political references and society notices alongside beauty products and horse racing hints. Names include M. T. Waddell and J. Anderson with local venues and upcoming events, plus Nyal’s Face Cream and a horse race chatter at Guernwane and Santa OM Parkes.
In a fragmented OCR report a project near Portes to Stockinhibal involves building a railway bridge over the Lavblan river, with work crews arriving and juries for tolls and payments to complete the section. The line would span miles, affecting agricultural traffic and the railway’s future.
Photius Tankred, aged 58, was brought before Parbes Patlee Court on a charge of entering the dwelling of James Kenny at Forbes with unlawful intent. Witnesses described a struggle at Kenny's home, Tankred’s drunken state, and a confrontation with Kenny and others as authorities pursued the case. The trial details and testimonies were presented amid a chaotic scene, with notes of arrestee behavior and subsequent statements from witnesses and involved parties.
A garbled racing item lists numerous names and terms tied to a handicap event. Despite the jumbled OCR, stakes center on a horse race, with references to Wilton Rose and SilVery Staves, suggesting a local meet with contenders and a favored pony. Specifics are unclear but names and venues indicate a track race card.
A man named (...) McCarthy was charged yesterday at Forbes with stealing whisky from the Vanders Hotel. Evidence included bottles found in his room and statements about obtaining the liquor from a local store. The defendant claimed he only drank the whisky and denied intent to steal.
The article records Alfred Morris and others connected to a postmaster appointment in Ahevr with various town figures, visits, and ensuing actions. It notes hearings, appeals at a local board, and details of community movements including a formal meeting and attendance by several named individuals and organizations. The piece preserves the era’s formal tone and names key participants and places.
The Week’s action alleges Mr G B Siddall suffered injuries due to a culvert fault at Forts and Daroobaigie Freewing Works. Four Supreme Court writs are filed against Jomalong Shire Clerk Lozell Forbes, seeking £1000. The Cowell is insured with Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance, expected to defend.
Fragmentary note requests additional donations to the Henry Wilson Fund. Mentions forwardings to Mr W R Gutting and Miss Molstur and references Salvation Army and Orange location with vague totals and names.
The fragmentary OCR note references a technical matter involving an acting authority and a named person. Details are unclear but indicate an administrative or ceremonial duty connected to a position, with stray letters suggesting a misspelled title or name.
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