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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1923
Page
3
The first meeting of the Wamaboye Miace Club yielded limited attendance as rain warnings reduced field sizes. Despite a pleasant plan to gather, several horses suffered mishaps and cancellations, with Low, Fowler, Ridley, and Shepherd among owners reporting issues and impact on racing due to wet conditions.
At the aljony Cuambey of Commerce meeting, delegates urged continuing the line Canowindra to Molong, backing a route from Canowindra or Kugowra to Molong to connect the northern and southern railways. The chamber supported surveys and a government submission, aiming to link towns from Canowindra to Molong and onward to Cowra, with plans for railway work camps and regional development.
An OCR fragment mentions a cure for winter coughs labeled Wood Great Poypersaint Cure. It references winter, product qualities, and cautions about damages to materials and delicacy. The readable text is garbled but implies a medicinal product claim and usage notes.
Emeralds and Kurvale clash in a rough match with heavy tackles and multiple injuries. Key players include McGuinness and Hine for Emeralds, and Tad Cothfar leading Kurvale. next Sunday contest expected to be decisive as teams push for league standings.
A remarkable find at Wyangala near Cowra reveals sapphires rubies turquoise and gold in a site along the Lachlan River. Prospectors led by G Basdown and Jack Alford tested a clay seam, uncovering blue clay with stones including sapphires rubies and diamonds. A large crystal jewel valued around a carat was found, rumored as the “Gunedinn” and praised by local jewellers as brighter than Queensland sapphires. The discovery spurred a planned warship of Somme at Sheetuy Ot arden and a push to expand testing before nearby communities learn more. the Cowra Guardian notes the discovery remains under wraps.
A fragmentary town notice outlines property improvements by Mr. A J Meagher and Mr G Cote with painting by Mowrs A Wrow and W Fry. It mentions new furniture, grooming products, and a plan for a forthcoming event at Kinsheen Haat with prices and a list of local goods and vendors.
The Hickson mission reports a patient from Bourthurde who had not stood or used his arms for years regained movement during a recent visit. He could stand briefly, move his feet, and even kneel at the altar, shocking observers. There is no clear cure delay noted, though progress appeared gradual with care from Kenie Cook and others.
Hugo Tailor and Mercer on Lachland Street advertises a large range of new winter sailings in navy, grey, and other tones. Markets full suits from £7 7s with materials guaranteed and includes shirts, collars, and accessories. Local shop promotes ready stock and value.
An advert seeking bacon curing orders from F. A. Heinee outlines a prepared service in a bacon-curing line. It promises satisfaction and asks for postal address care of “Willowdeau” in a border town with a contact phone.
For sale notices in legal notices list offers to transfer or assign share interests. The fragment cites an office as the listing point and references Fanning agreements though details are unreadable. Further text is unclear and missing key parties or dates to specify action or deadline.
A garbled OCR list contains numerous dated entries and shop items. It names many persons and locations with September dates, plus assorted goods like menswear, shoes, and fabrics. The text mixes theater style dates with fashion items and prices in an unreadable fragment.
A historic testimonial claims Doan's Otimant healed a long running skin irritation and ringworm. The letter cites permanent relief, praise from LeBroque and Booth Forbes, and notes the preparation sells at 3/9 per bottle via chemists and stores worldwide.
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