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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
2
Church services listed for May 17 and 18 with names such as Forbes, Blonehe, J Yana, Gardner, and M Dowell. Additional notes reference May 26 Forbes and Tail Town Halt, with denominations and times obscured by OCR.
Fragmentary readable text outlines a local incident involving Aly Brook and a "winter pee prietor" with mentions of a sensational performance and an assault. Details are garbled with missing names, dates, and places, leaving the core event difficult to verify.
Mrod de Flannery at Forbes reports tin finds near the Ardiottian tin set site. He is hosted by Messen CT Wundeard BE Rule and M Poots of Parkes. Flannery plans to visit Yale Evgrin Vous Para and flostilown to survey lines of tin unearthed in the area.
The Conrad Power Company presented a dramatic stage show on a night in Forbes. The production highlighted a four million Mother's Welng Ring theme with strong supporting performances by first-rate actors. The review notes skilled motorized backstage elements and a Sydney-like aesthetic, depicting a bustling city ambiance.
Medhw Chik of Porbes gains renown as a lumberman of tumuly horses but Saturday scene ends with Clark pulling his team to a near failure. A rookie rider, Bevel, and the crowd watch as the surge collapses and Clark steadies the horse line bringing the team within inches of a fall.
Fragmented OCR hints at hospital event with medical terms and quantities. Names and clear facts are unclear. the readable bits mention a hospital setting, some measurements, and possible personnel roles though specifics are obscured by transcription errors.
Feature pictures for Forbes showcase a Saturday screening with a fire at sea scene as a centerpiece. Moe A. Morris and Mae tor E. Andrews win prizes in portrait categories. Fort Brook credits and Sydney contributions frame the event, while plans for a Panama Canal firefight sequence and a dramatic Sunk Bole tale promise more new film showcases.
The body of a widow was found at the foot of a house in Margera Arcadia near Coogee. Mrs Read suffered insomnia and had tea with family before disappearing. Rescue teams and police recovered the body, with an inquest noting a tragic, unclear cause and a prolonged search.
A lengthy OCR fragment describes changes at Forbes School of Arts affecting Saturday night operations and late shifts to meet Sunday material needs. The passage also includes scattered notices about local businesses, deaths, land applications, and various unrelated items, reflecting a period newsprint style with names, places, and dates sparsely interwoven.
Fragmented OCR text references a local event involving named individuals and institutions but is garbled. It mentions a person named Sullivan, a hotel, and various places and groups, with unclear actions and outcomes. The readable fragments suggest a legal or public notice context but lack coherent details.
A damaged fragment offers unclear names and phrases. Readable words hint at an item or tribute but lack coherent facts, places, dates, or individuals to identify a clear event or subject for a news card.
Weights for the forthcoming boxing event have been announced in preparation for the initial meeting. The article lists declared weights for the boxers and notes the venue and date of the weigh-in.
An extraordinary notice from Wellington lists notable figures including Norngiye Seale HL Bivtiste and Aunrh, famed Wallaroo and Western footballer BF Aftven, mingling a wedding and hospital events. The piece references Dawelns, Harrbes, and a mayoral family, noting a forthcoming open hospital ceremony and local plans for a wedding.
The Forbes District Hospital monthly meeting last night discussed government subsidies and payments totaling £2 0 11 5, with tender approvals for painting and shelving. Attendees included Messrs Edwards, Cochrane, and Burton, with thanks sent to hospital hosts for the function.
Fragmentary letters discuss potential measures to prevent imprisonment and investigations into travel routes and jail terms. The text references a railway commissioner, potential authorities, and efforts to recall or recall assistance, with scattered mentions of travel and safety.
Minister for Lands Mr J L Trefle visited Wyalong last week and heard concerns over the ballot for 56 Lake Gowal homestead farms. Crowley noted 122 applicants contested 56 places, with many rejected due to disputed merits and share farming status. The minister urged an investigation into the merits of rejected applicants and potential adjustments to the ballot process. The return to Sydney was planned to seek action under the Act, with a future decision on the extraordinary procedure anticipated.
A misstatement leads to a chaotic police court session where a suspect is remanded. The judge notes a mistaken identity, the accused is discharged for drunken disorderly conduct, but fines are imposed for resisting officers and related offenses. Several witnesses are called and a trail of penalties follows, with ongoing procedural confusion.
The PM ordered goods returned and Mrs Hogan to pay legal costs. Goons IS LiSPUTE. Witliam Henry Schoney and Mary Hogan involved in detaining property valued around £2. The defence claimed athletes were given to Miss Maryis Bing, Mrs Hogan’s daughter, by Schofield. Evidence was unclear and the record notes peluted Lu ext tse.
A telegraphic item notes the government intends to postpone electors' action in the state's hospital system. In Melbourne, Mr Fisher urges Australia to support Oliver Lowel with the New Hebrides administration.
Mr Jahev promised a substantial increase in pay for Weir, asserting higher wages will be implemented soon. Lori returned, and the discussion centered on denatation of pay terms and the impact on workers.
A fragment reports a stranded steamer in troubled seas near Newcastle, with emergency measures underway. The text cites German barges and a German threat, noting a message from HOTTLE and local authorities racing to avert a worsening crisis amid unclear dates and names.
Fragmentary report from Port Darwin describes the coroner committing a Chief for trial in a mutiny related death case. The Melbourne reference and coal mine mention imply broader labor or mining unrest. Details are unclear due to damaged text but point to an official inquiry proceeding.
A NSW rider set a new mark yesterday at Methourne, clocking 284 yards in one hour on an accelerated track. S. L. Balles of New South Wales rode the event, with sustained effort highlighted as the key to the record.
A cryptic 19th century style notice notes smallpox concerns in New Zealand, with references to hospital contact and public health officials. The garbled text suggests a report of cases, responses, and possible delays in communication.
A fragmentary report notes a collapsing strike and unidentified collision trouble at an unspecified time and place. Details are unreadable, but mentions Anetchind and Tesh Phooeyake stasis, with Live SUUUMiLembeR and Ma as persisting terms without clear context.
Fragmentary billiards item from Methuen mentions Puorda Laitest Willatt and a 2AM potas with references to two team leaders. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a local billiards topic and names tied to Methuen.
An OCR fragment references Mr Wade and Sydney with unclear notes on delicacy and payments. It mentions a lead redacted by Payliamend and a person named Mattv of Une tington. The passage hints at a fire event and county involvement, but many terms are garbled and uncertain.
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