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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 24, 1918

Page

5

Queen of Commerce Queen Contest Draws Big Local Turnout

The Queen of Commerce pageant draws a large town hall crowd with candidates including Miss Flint Commercial, Miss Crowther Hospital, and Miss Nelson from Bunker Servants. Campaigns, auctions, and social events drive intense support as committees plan coronation night and matinee.

Alice Flint Crowther Hospital AMES Una Allison Baroabalue H. Nelson Bunker Brook Austrie Hodues Bede Houg Migs King Stouk Mixa Hiteon Nise Bray Nurae Crowther Ming Flint Miss Hodes Nise Vertan Mise Nelson Oakas Forbes Auctioneers James Maguire M.C Nerot Rupper Migs Aneo Flint Gaeed Jlo Stone Haken van Hebi Austen & Pest Grambon Cilehriet Striehlami Wd Johnson Abeuetey Whorler O Buckland Austen Moswey Castor DF Murphy Witmigalien Tehoigon Wintetor Moanes Buckland Aston Hironic Grand Hospital Queen of Commerce Town Hall Forbes

Death Notice for Brown Owens and Anivew

Obituary notice for Brown Owens and Anivew sharing mention of May and Canterbury address plus Summer ULE and Clara Toe noe Martini. Beloved wife, death referenced with family acknowledgments and memorial tone.

Brown May Canterbury Read Summer Ule Clara Toenoe Martini

Empire Day Observed at Fortier District School

Empire Day was celebrated at Fortier District School with addresses by Reve, Mirrington, Thorburn, Swyny, Memes Shelton and Harkness. Children sang patriotic songs as a portion of the event, while the Infants' School held a separate function with juvenile songs and recitations.

Fortier Reve Mirrington Thorburn Swyny Shelton Harkness

Cases for Sale. Three For Our Boot Sale Five

A fragmented notice appears to announce cases for sale or a boot sale with unclear details. The readable text suggests a wartime or market context but lacks concrete names, places, or dates to identify the event or organizer. Further readable context is needed to define the action, location, and deadline.

Annual Meeting Notice of Forbee Branch Society

Notice announces the annual meeting of the Forbee Branch of the Benevolent Society of NSA. The meeting will be held at Tow Tall on Tuesday, Sthinet, at 4 30 p m.

Forbee Branch The Benevolent Society of Nsa Tow Tall Sthinet

Tenders Wanted for Srestion and Netting Project Nearby

Tenders are invited for the construction of about three miles of fencing and netting work. Contracts may be awarded as whole or in parts. Tenders open on Saturday, 25th next. Apply to the Manager, Carrawott, Wonet Hone, Forbes, WEEL May, 1818. The Quarterly Licensing Court presided by A Arnold, CRS, meets at the Court House, North on Tuesday Vit Tul, 1905 at llam.

Amy Lemer Wonet Hone Forbes Weel Hopsh Norte Llam A. Arnold

Notice of agreed prices for cordials and aerated waters

Prices fixed from the first fine of 191s for various beverages including Mager Wine Line Jules and Sar rasberry per bottle at 1/6, Cloves Penperminta CHIL Pine and Lemon Seep per bottle at 1/4, and soda water per dozen at 13, with Hoy Beer per dozen 46 and Sainah per dozen 15 46. Roy MH Strickland and T Dover grant or handle the offers.

Rashcerry Roy MH. Strickland MS. & T. Dover

Incomplete OCR Notice From A Local Ledger

Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference a legal or estate matter from a local record or notice, mentioning names such as Janos Greens Hilal and places like Bawowen. The garbled wording obscures specific actions, dates, or stakes, but suggests a probate or claim filing and a deadline in a formal notice.

Janos Hilal Bawowen

Unclear Request for Immediate Delivery of Supplies

An OCR fragment lists names and brief delivery terms including fruit or food items, quantities, and an offer to deliver immediately, referencing Forbes HOS Walker and a delivery to a recipient identified as aneriisned. The text is garbled but implies an urgent supply request with names and delivery for order fulfillment.

Dumes J. Barty F.O.R Forbes Hos Walker

Auction Sale Notice From 1918 S S

Auction notice dated 29 May 1918 notes Mre J HL Pearce instructing Jo Keane and Company to sell by pull auction at Norrevidunce Queen Street North via. Items include oak double bedroom suite and household goods. Sale set for Wednesday with details irregularly printed.

JO Keane Lumpany Mre J HL Pearce Norrevidunce Qiven Street North Via Otte Nun Kircken Reser Ehairs

Parkes Land Auction Notice for Hill View Property

Walter Kelly and Co auctioneers announce sale of land known as Hill View comprising 7 acres in AokbirHban county. The auction is set for Saturday June 12 1918 at 7 Ovid fren weaver, Nuria Street, Parker. Interested buyers urged to write for information and terms of sale.

Walter 1 Kelly & CO Parkes Nuria Street Parker Wutulninge Watra AokbirHban Uckk Walter Keely

Private Sale of Merino Sheep and Ewes

Auction notice lists numerous sheep lots including ewes, rams, and weaners with various ages and conditions. Entries mention Breeding ewes, weaned weaners, and rams with prices and delivery terms. Specifics include Merino ewes in good condition, rams joined for breeding, and assorted classes with weights and ages for prospective buyers.

Teod Ntttion Price Seonember

Pearce and Williams forbes near Forbes sheep sale

The advertisement lists numerous cattle and sheep offerings from Pearce and Williams of Forbes, including Juno ewes, Merino ewes, and mixed weaners with drop dates from March to October. It describes ages, condition, markings, and delivery times, inviting offers and applications.

Forbes March Krown

Clearing sale sparks listing of household goods and tools

A broad auction notice details a clearing sale at a property named View and Review with items from furniture and tables to copper and harnesses. The list includes household furniture, farm implements, saddlery, wheels, and various tools, with the sale date and property description provided in the notice.

Amsiciia Giehor Lamp Waniy Roar Agra

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