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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1920
Page
1
Fragmented dialogue depicts a mock caucus scene with figures named Follee, Chalyinian, and others debating a proposed Chamber of Commerce role. The text references a costumed assembly, governance questions, and a playful mock dispute over duties and venues. The passage ends amid a heated exchange about a proposed establishment of a public dressing station and associated misdirections in rhetoric.
In a Small Debts Court case Mr Helm and Harold Uotmen represent the plaintiff Henry Smedley versus Mawhins and Mellion for breach of contract regarding a payment of 450 for crop loss. The court heard the defendant claim no damages due to inability to fulfill countraces, with Mr Hawkine approving a non-suit and ordering redress to follow, as the matter remains unsettled.
The Forbes District Hospital monthly committee met Monday night with present President Donaghey and officers. Apologies were read for absences. a resignation from a committee member was discussed and debated as to his usefulness and duties. Financial notes, correspondence, and health department references were reviewed, along with the matron’s report on admissions, charges, and bed occupancy.
The record notes Alderman Thomas as chairman of the board of advice with capital paid of £41,500, a Hewerye Fund £10,250, and a Gatunre Carrigd Vorwarr £19,883, as of December. The text appears fragmented but indicates financial positions and leadership roles.
Edward Weaver & Co local agents Forbes advertise policies for dwellings furnishings stores stock farms and farm buildings crops and live stock. They offer accident sickness workers compensation and homestead insurances at low rates with emphasis on wool goods hay crops and growing crops coverage.
Fragmentary OCR lists insurance lines including live stock and special policies. The readable items mention Standard Insurance Go of M Z Ltd and terms like Special Pur Policy and live stock coverage, but details are incomplete.
Piur has taken over the Commercial Hotel Forbes from Mr BR W Dowland promising good table first class accommodation and guaranteed liquors. Prior proprietor details not listed.
Local agents H & Co advertise rubber stamps and office supplies including best quality wipes and printed catalogues. The ad mentions linen stamps, business stamps, and an office address at Beeses Tachlan Street with Porbes.
An OCR fragment references the Norwich and London Accident Insurance Association and parties like F Bate Co and other insurers. The text mentions Workman's Compensation and terms of application, but details are incomplete and unclear.
A chaotic mix of quotes from conversations and vignettes. It includes remarks on relationships and jealousy, a child’s dinner table chatter, a humorous exchange about cake, a dancer’s boast, and reflections on past mistakes. A brief army officer’s daughter story ends with a motorist remark about garden tools on a thoroughfare.
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