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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
5
A steady rainfall across Forbes district on Tuesday night and Wednesday improves soil moisture and grass growth. Local authorities warn continued wet, cool conditions could delay farming work, but expect pasture to recover if the weather remains favorable.
Telegraph notes a sweeping government stance with scrutineers ready to enforce law amid mining and strikes. New Zealand reports 2600 military defaulters to return for ten years, while miners push for 1919 wage talks and droughts threaten crop prospects in Gippsland and surrounding districts.
In Ferbs Court William Smith, an older man, faced charges amid a narrative of drift and hardship. He described earnings from Temalong and Jemalong, spending on influenza, and reliance on small-town work while facing police scrutiny for soliciting money. The P M noted his hard work but limited prospects as drought and water shortages plagued Forbes and surrounding regions.
The article reports Premier Holmer at Cowra advocating irrigation on Lachlan river country to avert famines. Wyangla dam plan discussed with possibilities of a large headworks system, differing from Burrinjong design, and noted need for public works inquiry.
A fragmented notice outlines meals at all hours and birthday chea caido to order. It mentions Woodlding and Cholgest Confectionery in Town Wenmake, selling hot pies and building up the system with one hour hot pies. The text references guarding against theft and includes stray garbled phrases.
A patient expresses sincere thanks to Dr Broadbent the Matron and the Star of Forbes Hospital for care and kindness during a medical stay. Signed by M. Knight.
The Cowell family tender their sincere thanks to Dr Broadbent Matron and the nurses of Forbes Hospital for their kind medical attention and remitting care to Bett Wud and Ridney Cowell during illness.
Advertisement notices from the Forbes Advocate show no bookings for feud related ads. The advertisement column references Inoh of Spice and a note from the Country Press Association.
Unclear fragmentary item mentions Mrs O'Brien-Hay and RevareShelment rooms with unclear context. The text is garbled and fails to provide a complete event, date, or location. No identifiable individuals beyond the two names. no concrete actions or outcomes.
Auction-like notice lists tender for excavating about six miles of trenching for a water pipe line from Lieh Tan River to Dareoulgie Free Ang. Details reference CHIEF ENGINEER Forbes and contact at Battyestreet Forbes. Reward offered for information. Also advertises second-hand transport and a Mason drill for sale.
In loving memory of our dear father Carl Batec who departed this life May 26, 191d at age 66. We think of you and miss you still, father. Inserted by his loving son and daughter-in-law, William and Nelia Bauart, Nogoville.
Unclear text reports unusual phrases about drought relief and travel of flu accompanied by a peculiar catalog of drapery items and shops in Kenilworth Caste Westmoreland Bakara and Ulke West, listing millinery clothing and valves.
M. Ball has purchased the Inbove business from J. Malcolm. He will be found there at Lachlan Street Refreshments offering clrys and hospitality, and customers are invited to visit.
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