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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 20, 1913

Page

2

Hospital Fancy Dress Nights Planned for Public

At the hospital a local event titled Mr Harry Brooks secretary for Awe plays and famey cross Walls din ald of the hospital announces a two night program on Monday and Tuesday in June. The public is invited with proceeds benefiting the hospital. Adults attend the first night and children the second with prizes for best fancy costumes each night.

Harry Brooks Cretary Jon Tate Mies

Why the Match Was Lost in Little Caragabel Tennis

A garbled local sports note from the Little Caragabel desk recalls a recent tennis defeat by Marsden, with the narrator casting the contest as a romance and noting oddities in scoring and player dynamics. It hints at the female team members and a ground-level view of the match score and mood.

Marsden Michi Tae Marsden Indies

New Presbytery Opens as Bishop Plans Ceremony

At Forbes on Sunday a meeting about the new Roman Catholic Presbyters saw opposition and a plan to hold an opening ceremony by His Lordship, the Bishop of Bayhurst. A banquet price was set and a long sub committee was formed to push the move. A ladies’ meeting followed to advance the effort.

Forbes Bayhurst Moser Dd Flinners Rath M. J. Smit P Cannon Mhl Cannon Minoll M Bates J. Reymond L. Reymond Meagher Walsh Ryan A Sam J. Duga

Long ride records farmers travel from New South Wales to South Australia

A Grenfell Record reprint notes Kent of Goolagong and George Kent of Miskent traveled from Millicent to South Australia in one day, covering about 85 miles with stages of 11 to 12 miles per hour. They crossed via Tocumwal, Buchuca, Apsley, and Narrocoutie, encountering only one blow. Mr Kent praises Arbor farming and mentions harvests and wheat prospects along the route, while noting the cost of farm labor.

South South Australia Vly Apsley Nar Rocoute Rent Petral

Rabbits on Roads Debate at Forbes Pastures Meeting

At Forbes Pastures Protection Board Friday meeting the chair was asked to move a resolution at the annual conference urging an amendment to the Act. The aim is to grant greater power to deal with rabbits on Crow lands roads and reserves.

Forbes Pastures Lhe

Forbes Teachers' Association Meeting Report

The Forbes Teachers' Association held its monthly meeting on Saturday morning with Mr T. J. Waleh presiding. Mr R. Gardiner presented an interesting paper on composition that was discussed for some time. Several teachers pledged to contribute further papers at future meetings.

Forbes ‘Teachers’ Association Tj. Waleh R. Gardiner

Picnic on Empire Day Restores Town Celebration

After initial doubts about an Empire Day picnic for kohoot children, organizers Wuliach lanter and J. Donaghey confirmed the event. Townsfolk gathered as protests and delays were resolved, and children were slated to assemble at the town hall Friday morning after dispatching several political addresses.

Wuliach Lanter J. Donaghey Waseso Reneronis Ueehd Ron Thy Italy Willy Babet

Annual Tennis Dance Brings Town Hall Night to Life

The annual tennis dance was held in the town hall on Friday night with modest attendance. The event aimed to raise funds for laying down extra courts for the tennis club. Music was provided by Acret’s orchestra, and A. Crooker and A. Nelson led as hosts and masters of ceremonies respectively.

Acret Orchestyn Fides DH. Nelson Moesth A. Crooker

Wirths Circus Prospects Gather Audience Praise

Wirths Circus Ltd and Messrs Wirth Bros projected strong profits from Forbes show, praising artists and performances as superior to any prior. The gathering crowd was impressed by clever and thrilling acts, with expectations of a crowd-pleasing, record-setting engagement.

Wirth Bros Forbes Vasily

Forbes Experimental Plots Trial Results Reported

Mr W Shaw conducts experimental plots on Merle TLUEe farm to compare growth with and without superphosphate. Wheat varieties Hub, Myinne hack, Floren, Pederatiat, Rymer, Yanai Kone sown in Pedera Hon lots. Early results show uneven response. a follow up test planned in coming year.

Mr. W. Shaw Fie Beyer Niet Merle Thor

Forbes Football Club Plans Match At Forbes

Forbes Football Club held a meeting at Nocks Hall to arrange a match against Newinwn novounl stuvte Josie tea at Forbes on Kin Birhilny. The group appointed captains and committees, set practice times, and outlined subscription details and venue changes, with mentions of sponsors and local figures.

Ihe Patterson Forbes Kins Birhilny Atessis Fug Frennett R. Cripinn Hive Minster F. Crlugin Morafield Paterno Browne Mogens Vorsfield G.bvennett Sid HU Evrnett Frartlve Dent Parkes Saenipday

Sale of Household Goods at Amu Cottage Cowal North

Notices by Mesors Edward Weaver and Anale writers announce a sale of household furniture and effects on Wednesday at 3 PM at Amu Cottage Cowal North Harting. Details of the sale appear in the advertisement.

Mesors Edward Weaver Anale Rankinstree LC. Marshall Post Cities Bussawea Wilson Mire Amny Martin Andy Markwort Barker Brothers D. A. Hansard, Foweller Lachlan-Street Porbe South Wales Orkney Strickland Hyrronone Fries Eobih Privtay Maya Evita Aml CO Barkre Bros ALTER Manearuts Seyventory Jen Laphtun-street Forbes Ordens Cat Howards Pastuton Pratvatininae Brotek Sapowtaliy Paris WiIrah Buckland Nook's Athens

Henry Wilson Fund Donations Stir Community Support

Readers respond to a call for contributions to the Henry Wilson Fund with numerous names and addresses forwarded to fund secretaries. The letter expresses gratitude and urges broad support, noting a planned fundraising day and requests for continued donations to aid the family of the late Henry Wilson.

Unclear Educational Note From Portes t Fler Sehne

Fragments record a long, garbled discussion about a headmaster, teachers, and school matters. Many names and terms are corrupted, making specifics hard to confirm. gist centers on school administration, student conduct, and departmental notes amid dense transcription errors.

Public Holiday Correspondence Critique and Reply

A letter to the editor discusses the Farhoe Muntelot Council approving a nine mile event for Forbes Pony Chik Naw and the related observance. The writer questions the justification for moving the holiday and notes local attendees mentioning altered plans and weekend timing. The piece reflects community debate over holiday scheduling and local reaction.

Phe Forbes Antyoente Farhoe Muntelot Council Forbes Pony Yeni Eyftiday Mike Hedi

Tennis match set for tomorrow afternoon

A challenge has been received for a tennis match to be played tomorrow afternoon at a designated park venue. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate two players or teams are involved with venues and start time mentioned.

Forbes Thie Parkes Mach Lea Ale Menboks Angel Wah Twe Sydney

Rail service advances amid tense wartime reporting

Fragmented telegraph dispatches describe railway movements and exports affecting peacetime trade through a train link. Mentions Malta Yamorisers Tribune Lbern Wistilets and several place names, with references to injuries and relief efforts for soldiers.

Sydney Fuentes Thy Peentubieha Malta Yamorisers Tribune Lbern Wistilets Newcandle

Perils of the Sea and the New Zealand Naval Veil

Fragmentary OCR text references a sea peril tale and a New Zealand naval vessel. Names and specifics are garbled, but the piece signals a maritime incident or warning with government navigation analysis.

Lynn Poterday Elvan Hongn Wun Peytnr Cook Syeneys New Zealand Hs Chou

Alleged Breaches Tels Thy Master for Mines

An item reports alleged breaches tied to the master of mines and related authorities. The brief notes official action and a ruling or order affecting the Bunsoat category, with references to parties and expected court or administrative steps.

Tels Thy Master For Mines Jas

Unruly Cadets Smash Foundry Record at Mori

In Mori, cadet Mori Balgonrtio Gilleis sets a shattered records tone as the crew, led by unruly cadets, smash a foundry tally and jolt the town. Vireuieine Teall reportedly weighs in with a heavy three ton contribution.

Thaeaay Balgonrtio Gilleis

Port Darwin Strikers and Sorting Strategy Unclear

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Port Darwin, strikers, sorting, and entities like Loewe and Velie, but lacks coherent events, dates, or clear participants. The readable parts imply a strike or labor action tied to Port Darwin with uncertain details about the organizing bodies or outcomes.

Denial by Mr Cann Cited In Unclear Local Note

An unclear OCR fragment reports a denial by Mr Cann regarding a matter tied to the Werles Department and a group of named individuals. The text references a scheduled action and an allotted portion but lacks coherent details and dates.

Defamation and Religious Chapel Notices Reported

Fragmentary OCR text mentions defamation, religious groups, and chapel sieving related to a diet or health issue. Names and clear facts are obscured. no specific events, dates, or organizations are readable to confirm details or outcomes.

Bush fires in Tasmania headline unclear

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tasmania fires and several jumbled names and terms. no clear event details, dates, or outcomes available.

Tasmania

Unclear Gablegrams Note From London Authors

Fragmentary London gablegrams describe a cryptic exchange about television and political topics. Names and places are obscured by garbled OCR, with references to Pontes Deveol and Ray Gandstp appearing amidst disjointed phrases and scattered dates.

General Chengeen and the Chives Revolt Sparked Turmoil

A distorted report describes General Chengeen amid a revolution as northern troops seize strategic assets. A center collapsed from a 600 foot fall at Bertin, with unclear attribution and lingering chaos as authorities respond.

Chengeen Nasheen Teotatins Ana Kianni Bertin Yal

Roasted Alive Remains Found After Fire Tragedy

The article reports a fatal incident where Wiljiane Wilsou was found burned alive after a fire. The body was located under a burning tree by a lake, with authorities and workers investigating the scene. Evidence suggests the victim was employed nearby and the event occurred on a Saturday amid ongoing supply deliveries.

Wiljiane Wilvon Honterhue DeweRt Chyowy

Obituary for Auntie Hkr Welts Ay Past

Auntie Hkr Welts Ay Past obituary notes her familie ties to Wedavedas and Mre Fegietta Rolae with residence in Mee Wifi Wetaud. It records her status as one of the oldest residents of Dis Linens Fell and mentions funeral rites led by Rev. Futter M. Meo at Gre Doth and burial in the Goulagons cemetery.

Wedavedas Fegietta Rolae Rollet Wifi Wetaud

Mrs Robert Acheson arrest description from hospital ward

Fragmentary OCR from a 19th or early 20th century notice mentions Mrs Robert Acheson and hospital ward events. The garbled text references an associated spouse and varied names, with unclear actions or outcomes, including references to a hospital and dates and people such as Thomas Aetieon and Hecate Mowe FH.

Kao Silas Pontion Thomas Aetieon Sydney

Late Mr Doyle and a tale of romance in careworn letters

A fragmented notice references the death of J J Doyle and a complex story involving Mir Jayne and characters including Eileen Mympom, Welles Welch, and others. The garbled OCR hints at a public notice or obituary with names, dates, and local institutions, but details are unclear.

Boyer Chagos Mareathios Peter Yadima Iit Ate Thani Haste Priday

Funeral rites for Mr Alfred J Parry reported

Fragmented OCR describes a funeral in a Catholic cemetery with references to Mr Alfred J Parry. Details are garbled but indicate a formal service attended by family and community members in connection with a burial.

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