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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1923
Page
2
Advert for canvas items including horse and cattle rugs tarpaulins water bags verandah blinds and cart covers described as made from English cloth with excellent workmanship. Supplies available from Albert Tower 27 Market Street Bailoey near Hirkmyre’s Waterproof stock.
The Commonwealth Government launches a conversion loan at 6 percent with a bonus of 5 percent, promising a return of £6 1s 6d per cent. Banks and stock exchange offices distribute application forms, inviting investments amid stock market decline concerns.
Francis Wilson revisits Porbes at Yeovton town meeting Saturday. He discusses topics with humor and wit, entertaining the audience and inviting questions on the Moorlboes theme. A lively, informal talk draws a large crowd and signals readiness to respond to inquiries.
There were 40 000 sheep penned at Homebush sales. Prime ewes and wethers sold at higher prices, with sheds rising slightly. Cattle totals showed slight dearer prices and stable demand as the sale progressed, with markets firming on Thursday’s close.
Report from agents notes Overland Pony model price cut to 6205 with equipment. Offers inspection and remarks on value for money.
In the Supreme Court of New South Wales Probate Jurisdiction an application will be made after fourteen days from publication for probate of the will of Joseph Martin deceased. The executor Hawara s TM of sock would have stock to be delivered and inspected by buyers at railway locations. The agent would incur expenses and arrange travel for buyers to inspect the stock and arrange delivery or exchange of stock.
The report details results from a shooting competition with T. Kelly winning 16 of 240, and aggregate scores 188 of 60 in a town trophy. W Birkington placed second and a committee is named to organize the trophy and summer trials. Authorities discuss security after a vandalism incident attributed to a Hoodlum and outline upcoming committee meetings at Catching Street.
A distorted text fragment indicates Rev Crutkatink Wen from United Services planning to attend a Presbyterian assembly and church events in Sydney. Details about locations and participants are garbled but mention of Methodist and Presbyterian churches and a morning service.
A Sydney gathering featured hospital figures, socialites, and notable addresses. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W M Utibous Wlene, Miss 1 lle Marry Brandt, and Mr Ved Hurston Park, with discussions touching on private hospital affairs and recent illnesses. A memorial was held for Atella May Haynes, who died of typhoid related illness.
A lively turf programme unfolds with hurdles at Canterary Park on Saturday. Winners include the impressively fast horse ridden by GN, Mar Hl, while a bolt at the last hurdle unsettles the field. Jack Rodgers Bene returns from illness and reports good health.
A meeting was held to organize a five mile race on Wednesday 2nd June. The route runs two miles through Parkes and Mond. The first prize is a silver medal valued at £8. The second prize is 10 shillings donated by the city, and the third prize is 2 shillings 6 pence. Nomina-Joue prize clove on Saturday with final details forthcoming.
Boxing report from Melbourne notes Kil uid defending against Dany Morgan at 3ydudy stadium on Saturday night, with Morgan described as England’s second-best lightweight and knocked down in the ninth round. Melbourne Ming defeated Hamilton on fouls in the fourteenth round, while Bruster of Lithgow defeated George Storey in Sydney with a ninth-round towel stoppage.
A vintage report details a tennis weekend with events at White City courts. Players from Moon Doon and Garson capsule participate in exhibition matches and a vehicle for expat fans. Officials note continued semipetition efforts and plans for next year.
Disjointed OCR notes outline nominations and entries for a racing meet. Mentions include the Condobella Jockey Club, a handicap race, and a list of horses and handlers with fragmented names and terms. Leads hint at preparations, drawing, and entries for a forthcoming card.
The readable text provides fragmentary horse names and odds such as 2 to 1 for Whiner and 1 for Joviality, plus entries like Thunderclap and Tele 8. It lists multiple riders and placements but lacks full context or coherent results.
In a May case Judge Shepherd heard Money Melvors charged with being drunk insulting words and assault on Constable Doherty during Kin Mury execution. Broderictt defended. Evidence by Luhurty. Melvors fined 6s for drunkenness 8s for insults and 8s for assault, four months hard labor. Another charge of driving a moloy cycle on the wrong side earned 0 with court costs. Nariman Cotes represented by Ar Bellon. Judge ordered 5 pounds costs at court.
An application by Margaret Ruigne for a prohibition order against Peery Vennet was granted. The order takes effect on the 46th May 1928.
Archiald Prashoirw appeared on charges of being on the Albion Hotel premises without lawful excuse. Corby, Geli I Kellar and Peter Mengher Werwuluo were found on the premises. Magistrate fined the offender and recorded cautions. other defendants received penalties or conditional entries. Inspector Dinnohfedd stated the offence involved many patrons. one defendant faced heavier punishment while others received lighter terms.
A dense OCR style listing of names for horse races and handicaps appears. The fragment lists numerous horses and handlers such as Molly Uruve, Amber King, Koko King, Penrett, The Striker, Lucky names, and several placings. It resembles a racing event card with multiple race titles and participant names. The readability is limited but indicates a wide field for events titled Eureka Handicap and Lady Bracelet, among others, with numerous horse and person identifiers.
The readable lines show a verse image of welcome amid cold season. It mentions a little house, fond hopes, and a sense of warmth through a curious mix of phrases and misread spellings.
A frayed report details a Masonic orphanage project linked to Grand Master Bro. William Thompson. The home at iqaulkbom Elite is funded by Grand Lodge gifts with ET0,000 annual levies and planned improvements. Local workers include dentists, arborists, and shoe repairers. the opening was anticipated near Forbes with the death of Wor. Bro. J G Moon who laid the foundation stone.
A jumble of local items, shop sales, meetings, and public notices fills the page. Mentions of a Labour Party vote, Jubilee events, and various merchants advertise low prices, with notices of upcoming sales, furniture and textile offers, and community announcements. Names and places are scattered amid practical details and sale timings.
The report details mining slowdowns and worker strikes, with miners idle or prepared to resume. Proponents dispute harsh treatment while Parliament debates Canberra designs and postwar employment. Leaders note Labor gains and anti-Labor tensions affecting policy and industry.
Public notices and literary excerpts dominate the issue as The Weouleat Wont une Tebatd bf Banco Dontigo signals U S protection of foreign interests. Contents include Leoeble interior details and Febertion gunared under daylit discussion, plus stories such as Kide napped by the Gariltevos and The Yrlad of the Seldons by Doane.
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