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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
2
Firewood supply announced by Wm Rae Tar and Forbes with ready stock. Customers urged to call Forbes 121 for orders and prompt attention. Various lengths offered at ruling rates.
Fragmentary OCR describes structured instruction by named parties to sell a large quantity of diverse goods including carpets furniture crockery kitchenware utensils and household items. Mentions shops and dates but details are garbled.
Mr J Pascoe surgeon dentist at 743 George Street Sydney announces a new practice in Paisley Street Umange. Dates queried include May and March with times listed. A public notice warns against trespassing on Prates Lands with penalties for offences.
Fragmentary OCR text from Forbes: mentions Langit Mare and Uvor BENE with shoulder, tail, and return, but lacks coherent event, date, or identifiable entities to form a full news item.
A notice announces that probate of the will and estate of Forbes and Wage Wig is sought in New South Wales. Margaret Victoria Grig is named as the executor. Creditors and others are warned to appear or respond, with details of legal representatives and timing.
Municipal notice from Forbes states an appeal hearing date set in Court Hops Forbes on Tuesday May 1 at 10 a.m. The notice lists names and references to town clerk and authority, requesting attendance and compliance with court procedures.
Fragmentary OCR text references a postal element and a barrier. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes present to identify a coherent news item. The readable bits suggest a postal or barrier context but lack concrete facts to summarize.
An article outlines Voshron plans to unify the Public Whatfe areas now towed in Hie and to prepare a undertaking focused on motor repair work. It highlights carburetors and ignition as specialties with all work offered at lawful prices.
A grainy wartime style commerce note discusses rising newsprint costs and extended credit terms. It cites prices around 40 to 13/4 per ton and notes wage increases, with printers facing shortages and credit difficulties across newspapers including those serving city and suburban readers. It warns many papers may seek relief or fold if credit conditions persist.
The Treasury released forms for war gratuity applications on Wednesday. Some forms were invalidated and thrown out by officials who have focused on preparatory work. Applicants are advised to address their submissions to the Treasurer of the state where the service member was discharged.
An up-to-date stain laundry, Ferber, expands to Sydney with new machinery. Three weeks to set up in the old Lachlan Street building. Lachlan Htr ott, an experienced laundyman, leads repairs and operations with capable machinists ready for service.
Two youths were arrested at Trangie on warrant and charged with multiple burglaries. Alleged offences include breaking into a residence in Parker, taking a house and attempting an escape towards Trangie. Police say other break ins occurred at Parkes and Angelo, with suspects using threatening behavior.
Calarie social dance ended with a tense scene as widow Mrs Holmes and family faced a harsh reminder of hardship. A large crowd gathered at the hall where local committee head Me T Buyers managed a modest supper. Police noted no immediate incidents.
Fragmented OCR notes recount references to knights and blades, sheep, and years 1897 1910 1987 with scattered names and places. The garbled text lists individuals and events tied to historical contexts, including farms, towns, and possible competitions.
Fragmented text lists several names and roles linked to a hospital drive or donations. Mentions Towling Club, Myx fitown, Mike Brangy, Aly Milckel, and a school child related to Mr O Dwyer. Includes scattered references to donors, committees, and items like silver glass. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Report describes a event labeled Daroobalgie presentation with 100 percent compliance noted at WY Durhobolaie on Thursday evening. It mentions a Monte uf dietney Valk oversight to tender vendor accommodation at St Frank Healhy, and identifies AL Uacoobalgie Kling as responsible for the gilt. The document covers a month of operations ending, with Duroobalgie Mreuxingy Works suspending activity. Officials are named alongside a move to Wallanboun on May 19, with an account of a confrontation over the KuthOVINE project and a cigarette holder mounted with decorations. Mr Nauley replies, Mr Mitewhey leaves for a position by Friday afternoon.
A public meeting called by the mayor to form a Chamber of Commerce branch in Forbes is scheduled for tomorrow at Sheows Hall. The movement has drawn interest from business and professional sectors, with a focus on urging a strong local association led by representatives from Forbes.
Navy dispatches from Vancouver report tense chatter about potash flows and a potential price negotiation between France and Germany. Observers caution that Revolutionary Government aims to stabilize governance while tensions rise over a broader European economic realignment. The scene hints at impending shifts in Alsace potash supplies and German influence, with U S observers weighing impact on Britain and naval policy.
In the Canowindra area, workers begin preliminary earthworks for the Canowindra railway project. Premier John tomy, active in election campaigning, promised to push the plan forward if elected. Forbes bridge builder Moy OF and team arrived from Nurromine to assess works and future feasibility.
Wise Ramos at Forbes District School receives notice of a sitter to Lithgow Mr Noel Meagher arrived yesterday to take to the residence at Fursive. Martha Pymont injured in a road incident near Wellington show. her car damaged when another vehicle backed into it. Mr Pymont’s car sent for repairs. Walter Cool, former Tam’s Lagoon teacher, discussed for early promotion. he married Forbes girl and resides near Pine Park. Mrs Hmmm isolates the sushi. Mr Welty and Mette Forbes enjoying extended holiday. Hospital committee considers decision on a local case. physiology features examined by Dr Delahery for Kenney nurses. Meeteabet Siwipaon, aged 61, resident of Fors for many years, dies. funeral in Church of England at morning service.
A fragmentary report lists pool matches and standings from a winter billiards series at the Schuylkill of Arts. Names such as Gunn, Putternon, Beulah, and Stanford appear with scores and placements amid partial results and ongoing competition.
Farben dog owners to gather for an Orange Coursing Club meeting. Dogs of Messrs J Sam Cell Tugies D Huttochs Henderson and B Budd were taken town to host the event. W Considton and Wale supervise in charge as weather delays progress and a large crowd gathers in the newly joined Parkes Coursing hub.
A British Australian aircraft firm sent an Avro aeroplane to Forbes yesterday. The machine, capable of carrying four passengers plus the pilot, arrived from Purbes and will stay for several days. Four persons made ascents yesterday and visits are planned for today as aviators prepare demonstrations for the Forbes public.
A jumble of classifieds and notes from Osborne Hall and Crom Street detailing motor repair services, parts, pricing, and upcoming events. Mentions names such as Mr Dick Parrance and Athol Gunn, with references to blankets, billiards, hotel stays, and Murdoch's Ltd offerings. Contains dates, prices, and promotional lines for local vendors and activities.
A wedding took place Saturday in Rowinn with Mr Brook Suet and Woeben Wata of the AK officiating. The bride, Tourth daughter of rr Wives Wabb, and the groom’s sister attended along with Miss Lovie Webb and Bike Huby Bartley. The couple departed for Bydney on their honeymoon and will reside in Forbos.
A melodrama unfolds as Anita King pursues the man who killed her father. The story, set amid a western town, features confrontations with Revenue officers and a hunt for the killer joined by a whisky-loving partner. A second Strand feature explores a tale of a woman's life, a man’s fall, and a bold Texan chase, with a sensational sequence of danger and a fight for millions.
In Forbes Court this morning WW H Shinner and Le J Walt faced charges under the Apprentices Act, with Sydney W Burnet fined two shillings eight pence for unlawfully detaining a water van. In Small Debts Court Harold Olmos, representing Morgwn, pursued £8 9s against a Watchden of Aofoninut’s pine. Evidence mirrored a police court inquiry weeks prior, with conflicting testimonies from Morgan Holm and others about alleged conversational exchanges and duties, including remarks regarding Moyers and Hotes.
The Forbes District Hospital monthly meeting recorded a resignation from a committee member citing limited usefulness. A request for a salary increase for Matron and Sister was deferred for a month pending further information. Attendees included Mossy, L Domaghey as president, and W Venables among others. apologies noted from Austen and Hawking.
Local shop Austen & Pratley promote low prices on winter underwear wool and cotton singlets gloves shirts and coats. The ad highlights factory arrivals and new stock including military style trousers and navy wool knitwear with bold claims of value and quick returns.
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