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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 12, 1925
Page
2
A chaotic clipped notice details a town visit by the mayor and Alderman, carnival plans for Monday May 25, and a film program including The Bre Huyk. It promotes the Strand Theatre event as a community entertainment treat with early screenings and urged public support.
Auction note lists several horses with unclear names and traits including mares and a stallion. Contact the office for details and available lot numbers. Written instructions indicate an urgent sale listing from a local office.
An old loving remembrance notice for our dear daughter and sister Stella May Mayne. The brief tribute mentions deep in our hearts and a cherished portrait, with family members stating their affection and grief.
A garbled item notes Forbes Coursing Club planning a Thursday meeting and a judge on May 20, with applications received from Mr Uren of Ovwange and Mr Harlow of Iltheaw. Old Students Union mentions a gathering of alumni at the Prixtyrorian Betroul Malt on Pavrvday night.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a festival, transit delays, and a station, with scattered names and places suggesting a public disruption. The text is heavily garbled, limiting extraction of clear events or entities.
Fragmented OCR text describes a violent incident with injuries including a broken thigh and a firing event. Names and places are garbled. no clear date or location is determinable. The passage hints at medical or legal responses but lacks coherent facts for precise reporting.
Fragments describe a Plumpton club vote to accept an offer for painting and fencing. Police court case notes mention Donald Brown fined and jailed 14 days for dangerous driving. Golf section reports 15 hole stroke event with G Walker and Mrs Williams as top scorers. weekend social plans noted with a dance and local notices.
A fragment notes a Friday meeting about Forbes War Memorial committee design and restructuring. Discussion centers on hospital committee involvement and coordinating movement. Anxious exchange shows representatives favoring joint work between two committees for the ceremony and Roa pitwt committee seating.
Reported events include political remarks by Senator Duncan and coverage of recent municipal election activity. The piece notes candidates, party affiliations, and campaign presence, with references to a public meeting in Wugipett and related political figures. Also detailed are community milestones such as religious services and a large wedding reception with local families acknowledged.
JOTTINGS describe a broad list of merchandise from Muck's Store North Hill to Mughts Wilson's with winter wear baby goods and hosiery. The Forbes Advocate advertises quality woollen garments towels boots and leather items at lower prices and notes stationary and general sale offers along with cough remedies and other household goods.
The Portes and district residents are asked to support the Memorial Committee’s plan to erect a monument for fallen soldiers. An appeal asks for donations toward the fund aimed at the project, with a target around 8900. Mayor Walter J. Thomson endorses the appeal and thanks contributors.
A damaged report describes a Forbes Jockey Club meeting on Friday night at the Metropolitan Hotel with officers including Messen, Plaainer, Moloney, Shanahan, and others. The text notes a financial statement and expenditures, a plan to close a racecourse, and racing arrangements with proposed dates and a 6280 price mention.
A garbled racing report lists hurdles and handikaps with odd phrasing. Notable results show winners by lengths or margins across events including Amowarll, Ler puddingten, and Chetter box Ly Pardes. Additional handicap and heat notes mention Vitaria, Bayern, and Mezar a, with various odds and placings amid broken OCR.
A chaotic summary captures boxing results and night events at Sydney venues. Tenario Pelkey beat Ansome Vataire in a key bout. Kaire’s performance lagged behind Mipino, while Polkuyeu’s efforts drew praise despite rough rounds. Friday through Saturday fixtures featured bouts, stadium attendances, prize money distributions, and mentions of fighters like Walter Miller and Tod Thya. The report highlights heavy injuries, jury verdicts, and upcoming meetings, with notes on cup competitions, nominations, and event timing across May and June.
The Strabd Theatre announces a varied program with fourteen would be reels and a new photoplay for families. Evening shows begin at 8 with multiple acts including Beandol and a famous story adaptation. Featured names include Konnaih Moana and William Dexmond, plus music and comedy acts for a lively entertainment night.
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