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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 11, 1920
Page
4
T E Drane offers tailored suits at Templar Street Forbes promising neat cut style and finish as the stamp of quality. The notice emphasizes practical tailoring and real value in each garment.
Notice warns that on this date all persons found hunting shooting or trespassing on Wandary Holding will be prosecuted without regard to persons. Unauthorized removal of horses or other stock will be prosecuted with the utmost rigor of the law.
Patrons are informed that the Dining and Tea Room beside Meagher and Co has closed. They will be accommodated at the other stop opposite the Post Office and near Albiom Hotel. The confectionary department remains at the old address next Kevin's chemist, with cold drinks ice creams and baked goods at both locations.
The London wool market shows mixed signals as ballots from Ndagheaube Carson Ltd reveal divided opinions on control schemes for next year. Prices for medium to low merinos edged higher while coarse crombrets softened and overall arrivals to the Cutten Academy lag expectations amid government policy debate and weaker Australian wool imports.
The notice describes The Forbes Advocate issued every Tuesday and Friday after noon with standing advertisements under scale No 3. It lists subscription options per quarter and per annum in advance, with Brown Aile as proprietor.
A garbled report notes rain showers and changing weather at Wamboyne with mentions of local figures such as Hie Hho Keown and Auk late hame. The piece references community activity, agricultural concerns, and a sense of caution about government action, with a focus on local efficacy and turnout.
Incomplete OCR text describes a rushed message about a dirty train or hall area near Kern. The content is garbled with references to sell centers, packets, and a puzzled plea to pry something. Names, dates, and clear facts are absent.
The Croobang council held its monthly meeting at Parker. Motions covered bereavement compensation for Councillor Job, water rights from the Yarra and Far projects, road contracts, graveling works at Nebungula, and a plan to request the department for funds. The committee discussed rail extension from Eugowen to Porlies and the need for repairs, including a proposed sanitary depot at Trudie and various fencing and crossing works.
A garbled note mentions a special live at Australian Berge with a price worth considering. It promises dye goods and implies customer satisfaction. The text is unclear and reads as a damaged OCR fragment.
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