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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1929
Page
4
A cluttered Riverside period page mentions topics from Bardes Advocate to golf club lists, with notices of traffic breaches and hospital fund drives. It references Parker Folie Court and a theater program at the Strand Theatre, plus a health tonic advertisement and a variety of local personalities and performances.
Nomination list for the Parkes Jockey Club meeting on May 7 shows a wide array of horses including Master Brett, Half Moon, Real For Jane, Banbury and King’s Pyradr. Officials announce the Opening Handicap and related events with numerous entries spanning broader Australian racing connections.
Readable excerpts describe the Presbyterian Flower Show at Town Hall with Mayor Mrs Byrnes presiding and numerous exhibitors. The event featured needlework displays, a children's band, various committees, and awards for chrysanthemum and floral categories, plus a list of prize winners and miscellaneous craft exhibits including fruit and vegetables.
The court upheld the prosecution request amid dispute over notices to a landholder and the defendant’s agents. Judge Broderick and Mr Connell contested that proper notice was served, with descriptions of conduct and motives scrutinized. The magistrate’s service and authority were questioned as proceedings continued after adjournment.
Lice infested sheep case presented at Orange Court against Jann Tremaly by Wath Rat Paetures Protection Board. Prosecution alleges Tremaly offered infested sheep for sale on January 21 at the Orange Court, with warnings to owners not to yard unl. The bench remarked lice threaten menace to production. defendant charged with offering infested sheep for sale.
A partial text suggests a person runs a busy personal hub or workplace. Despite garbled phrasing, the fragment implies a central site for activity or commerce associated with an individual.
Aleem represented in weekend matches as Wounocild Fhy defeated Willowdens player in court last Sunday by one win while Garena lost to Laurece player. later results show emu losing by eighteen games.
Sydney reports Professor Watt, known as Beanery, forecast a hopeful longer term for most Australian primary diets. He notes current gloom due to falling Penducty prices and rising production costs impacting the sector this year.
A magistrate heard evidence on river burrs cutting property and the defense argued by Mr. Walker. Witnesses described burr cutting along river frontage, with penalties imposed including a near free from burrs line and fines.
The Hospital committee reviews an alarm bill rise tied to a new appointment of a Matron and training of probationers. Members urge clarity on the Matron selection while warning that several appointments should be made, as debate continues over the hospital staff structure and governance.
A newly formed club named the Mariet Sree Football Club held a Monday night meeting to elect officers and outline its goals. The group chose Pacrou as president with Rev Pr Fe as treasurer and Alden as secretary, plus a committee including Arg Alden Wenste and A Moloney among others.
A crowded display features Mrs Acheson and Mrs Tooth with cakes and jams, plus Myo Wheeler and Rogerson teams, showing award winning sponge cake lamington jam and home made fruit preserves. Handwriting and needlework classes highlight Acheson and Taylor entries with many junior participants earning prizes.
An excerpted note from Capetown dated Tuesday discusses Queensland elections and commentary from the Argus. The piece mentions international references to Australia and Inland Continent news, lamenting a ruler and implying concern over governance.
President Hoover expresses opposition to further disarmament motions and urges continuation of studies on united security measures and related centers while criticizing progress and policy debates within the administration.
The article sketches a broad, opaque scene of widespread maritime travel and exploration. It notes distant routes from north to south, mentions landscapes and centers of population, and hints at public interest and future plans for a central region. It references writers and readers in Central Queensland and Porban NW with emphasis on publicity for the new center.
Fragment describes names J Dalanes Murphy and J Hint wry F O Mielty Brophy Mr Jay Kyat Syme with mentions of cash subscription and training on a week, but details are incomplete and ambiguous.
A fragmentary report from Lithgow details a man’s fatal end described as boiled to death. The obscured text hints at a grave incident with limited readable specifics on dates or circumstances.
Cyril Marler of Forbes boxed at Bathurst delivering a tight performance. Whitelaw pressed in early rounds but Marler rallied with rapid body blows and a late surge to secure victory for the Montsteeta Hosters with a hard fought points decision.
The Ganoboles Shire Council moves to curb raane and unrest as boxing match action unfolds. Mosler earns a hard fought win in round four while Whitelaw dominates early exchanges, with visible fatigue toward the later rounds. The decision favors Slovler after a controversial call, amid a tense arena atmosphere.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions typhoid cases connected to cheap milk and municipal supply. It references Granville and purchases affecting stomach issues, with unclear details due to garbled text.
The readable portion outlines a relief fund of 6 million dollars for unemployment aid and mentions related loans totaling 26 million and a plan by a local authority. Names and exact roles are corrupted. key figures include a reference to a teller and an official count, with uncertain locale.
Mrs Myra Osan of Ualou Hin attended a church gathering with notable guests including Mr J Mampyou of Crusy Street. The event celebrated the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs TK Bowler of Porites, with extensive congratulations and decor. Mr Mayek of Rankin Street hosted a reception, while Miss Doris Se lyn Schinr and Miss CoM Mehler attended the wedding of Mr Henry Parker and his bride. The ceremony, led by Rev Framie Wonton, featured traditional attire and vivid decorations.
An Australian heavyweight, George Cook, is set to box in Detroit this June. The event, tied to a tentative June date, features a high profile match and prompts local boxing fans to anticipate a major title clash.
A Melbourne court sentenced Jon Romeo, linked to a cocaine smuggling ring, to twelve months in prison and a fine of 10.43 million in local currency. The verdict names the key figures and details the seized assets and charges.
Towhent, Weuneuilay, The Biread Twente stage Richard Warthle in The One Wogan. Pantomime company presents The Forty Pictwves with Fridae night, plus Gungatur spectacle and Coruun Grif in The Out wat Outcast. Also How to Micniage Women parody and The White Ghetk adapted from a famed novel. A Russian love tale Adoration joins Monday night lineup.
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