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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
4
Reports from the Jockey Club describe a recent gathering where leaders debated fair and stable distribution of funds. Attendees, including officials and horse racing figures, considered procedures and safeguards for future events and rulings.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Wheat Stahl and railway disruptions at a station, with references to halted cultivation, grain movements, and a land route. Names, places, and dates are unclear, but mention of shipments to Pet ie Harboe and a halt in wheat activity is evident. The text hints at weather or transport delays affecting harvest and distribution.
On Ute Parkes course E L Lane holed a shot from 180 yards at the 1st hole, a rare feat. Local play at KO saw J J Plannery’s opening drive out of bounds then a second shot that veered wildly, ending with an odd final outcome near the green.
The report notes Brother George Reid’s absence from the proceedings and references ongoing activities related to the Manehowtor gathering. It mentions expected attendance, local rites, and related family obligations, with scattered details about the event schedule and venue.
Marcus Clark Ltd, long represented by Mr Campbell, announces Alta Burke of Forbes will take over in the city. Burke is described as well acquainted with local townsmen and capable of maintaining firm relations with customers. Campbell departs next week after expanding the firm’s business and a sample roll is in process.
The sale features horses and cattle including promising mares and foals. Delivery and bidding details are incomplete in the fragment, but the notice lists items and a start time around early afternoon. Local buyers are urged to attend the event near Weaver and Cob Sands, Wednesday.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a film showcase by Brook's Pictures celebrating Mary Brook with a feature about a goat shive and a holiday program. Attendees and events are unclear, but a screening is planned for tonight with a community audience and speakers from a local college.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Viva niana and Hsieh among attendees, with garbled lines referencing May events, a misread name Valhanen, and various nonsensical phrases. Core facts are unreadable. summary highlights are speculative and names are uncertain.
Fragmented OCR text lists gun sport items and names in a jumbled sequence. It mentions rifle shooting and several proper nouns that appear to be participant or team names, but the passage is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable sections, preventing a coherent event summary.
Hig FowH hall roof condition scrutinized by Forked Municipal Council as Bales notes roof deterioration and water ingress. Members consider inviting contractors to examine and secure professional guidance, echoing the proverb that a right time saves nine.
A report outlines a generous gift and committee meeting in Paphos BoA with absences noted. The president and others assist the committee amid difficulties while discussions pivot to leadership changes and potential successors.
Fragmented column relays abort surplice and stock losses due to northern line washaways and poor weather. Auction chatter cites AC Homebush and Graft of wethers at 22/8, with various traders named. Multiple adverts push Nyal’s Face Cream and Corn Eradicator, plus estate administration notices and local business promotions in Forbes and surrounding towns.
A damaged OCR listing subdivisions and a long roster of applicant names and local figures. It references Mingothor Three subdivision, various named residents and landholders, and associated details, with scattered place names like Burrawang and Trundle. The fragmentary text limits clear actions but indicates land partitioning and community references.
A dense community update recalls Mr Lo H.R. G travelling via Cowra to Sydney and Miss Mary Shanahan taking a new role in Wellington. It mentions Mollie Flannery of Olden Valley, Cowra, and Mrs A. E. Musgrave leaving Borthurat for a holiday, plus local church events, marriages, and social gatherings.
Fragmented text appears to describe an Orkney Seoul matter with various garbled phrases and names. The readable parts hint at a mixer of topics perhaps involving a transport or event but details are unclear. No coherent facts or identifiable entities beyond generic references are extractable from the legible content.
Sydney reports Mr Carmelael discusses the vast expense of primary and secondary education with the government cited for the year’s total of £243,792. He defends the increase, while officials acknowledge the heavy burden on the public purse.
Sydney Friday discussion cites Sir Charles Mackelnr saying the National Council of Women urged the government to impose fines on Germany and address the issue of unwanted children.
The governor general hints that Lord Denman will retire as his term nears expiration. No concrete date is given, but the note suggests an impending departure from the role and possible transition plans.
A local council member announces a planned right-to-work pill proposal aimed at aiding members in employment eligibility. The push follows discussions on job access and workers’ rights in the community.
A disjointed report describes Fynns Mddle sharing a room with Theodore Sryenmey and Woettonunno, a dog, and an incident leading to an identity concern. The Tatler notes the man’s hospitalization and a hospital admission following the event, with unclear details and partial names.
Betday Aocept Bershunte sues printer and publisher RM Morgan of Warwick Arius Pewapaper-rapristors for 100000 damages alleging defamation in Dentown. Plaintiffs seek healing and legal remedy from the alleged incident.
Urishane Frida Twi wine men tid, four empty bottles found in room at the People's Palace. Mimed SEGATE iW ATUKERH, one man left with a deep wound and arm injury, while Miluine lay unresponsive. Chloradyne discovered in the room, five killed by apparent attempt to end lives. financial distress noted.
Report from Friday at Randwick describes a clash near Hanns Taetht which led to the death of two horses during a public altercation. The incident involves local drivers and drivers of the Toeey toll route. Investigations underway by authorities.
The non unionist factions Atelhowine Milday Mendigo report a vote of TAH to 292, prompting a refusal to work with non union labor. The result signals ongoing tensions between management and organized labor groups amid stalled negotiations.
An OCR fragment notes billiards activity in Sydney on a Friday in January. Details are unclear, but the item indicates a local cue sport event with participants and venue unspecified.
In Eugowra yesterday a sparrow shoo drew a large crowd with plenty of birds and strong shooting. Movin Lou Laneyrle and Lanen Kirtry of Eugowra won the £10 Open Handicay with six kills each. Kirby placed second with 7 kills, while Sween, Wirhy, and Laney tie for other high totals including 8 Kin and 6 Sweep results.
Miss Mary Golding daughter of Mr George Golding died after a long illness at her father's Grenfell Road residence aged 66. After a prior operation in Sydney the illness persisted, with family noting her fortitude. The funeral proceeded from St John’s Church, Busoni, to the local churchyard, with many friends paying respects and staff of her late husband’s circle attending.
Mrs Emily Skinner wife of Mr George Skinner and daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Boyth died after sudden illness at Forbes Hospital Monday night. Burial is at John Catholic cemetery with Rev Father Doran officiating. She was 18 years old.
To fencers. report on replanning the Threminnite Mile wire netting fence located 12 miles from Parkes. Announcement by Boward Weaver & Co. outlines installation details and timelines for the new fence project, with emphasis on local infrastructure impacts and contractor responsibilities.
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