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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 27, 1913
Page
2
Elections in Morbes Voters Preparing for Referenda
Electors in Morbes prepare for a May 81 election on House, Senate, and Referenda. Voting at town hall and district centers, with three ballot tables and separate absentee arrangements. Polls open morning to night, with midnight counting and possible Monday continuation. Local subdivisions include Forbes, Dargobalgie, Charie, Carrawobirty, and many regional booths.
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House of Repentatives
Senate
Ievole
Forbes
A. Lorking
Reas Mtr
J. W. Daniel
al Marite
Morbes
Pani Eter
Tom Llavold-Straet
Park Side
Neter
Etreet
Charch
England
Ato
House of Representatives
Larking
Town Hall
Dargobalgie
Charie
Calari
Trundle —Trindle
Brule Piains
Wiflel
Tyllamote
Warrop
Eulong
A A
Wheatley
Mafeking
Mir M. D. MacPhillamy
Ooma
Tomanbil
J. New Pll
Bandon
Yerra Yerra
7. D. Low
West Plains
Ranson of Happiness Shown At H. Brooks Hall
A large audience attended H Brook's hall for a program of notable merit. The star film The Ransom of Happiness was shown to good reception and praised as a magnifcent production. Additional feature films are listed for upcoming showings.
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H. Brook
Pioto
Boy Stanley Doyle suffers broken arm at Empire Day show
A boy, Stanley Doyle of North Fi, fell while climbing at the Empire Day showground and suffered a badly fractured arm. Medical advice confirmed the injury, with his mother Mrs J. Dorie notified.
Sheep King Triges Expands Lamb Purchases in New South Wales
The Sheep King, Mr A. B. Triges of Yass, known as the Sheep Ming of Australia, is buying heavily for the coming season. He has purchased a large number of lambs in the Burrowa district and expects deliveries in August. Reports say he has already acquired about 200,000 lambs across New South Wales. In addition, he owns 200,000 ewes for lambing.
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A. B. Triges
Yass
Australia
Burrowa
Trigea
New South Wales
Tdesides
Iamb
Forbes Hockey Club to Face Regional Team in Exhibition
Forbes residents who enjoyed the hockey matches will attend an exhibition tomorrow evening at Mr F. Brook's hall. The Forbes Hockey Club will skates against a team drawn from the rest of Forbes in a spirited display of the pastime.
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Forbes
F. He Brook
Forbes Hockey Club
Visitors in Forbes May Vote at Any Polling Booth
A reader note explains that voters away from their home electorates on Saturday may cast a vote at any Commonwealth polling booth. An elector can register and vote for the constituted division and will also be eligible to vote in the Senate and Referenda.
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Forbes
Tan
Commonwealth
Senate
Iupposing
Tahu Garry
Binnlong
Werriwa
Goats Rampage In City Garden Prompting Nuisance Outcry
Goats from North Hill and the common roam into a railway yard and a garden, damaging crops and seized by authorities. Residents demand council action to abate the ongoing nuisance despite legal constraints permitting goats on the common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
India
Railway Department
North Hill
Strong local board assessments meet farmer protest
Joens Iandtholiers denounces Forbes Board assessments as unfair with 40 percent barren land carrying heavy tax. Parkes Champion correspondent notes calls for farmer union action and a petition to the Minister to abolish PP Boards. Taxation from landholders is criticized as lacking benefit.
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Joens Iandtholiers
Ansuet Aed
Forbes.p.p
le Bumbury Cor
Parkes “Chiampion
Thaaman
Forbes P L Social Aulelré Party in Forbes League
The Forbes branch of the Potttlen Labor League held a large social in the town hall on Friday nla. Attendance reached 259. A euchre party raised funds with prizes to Mre Shanahan and My Winn-Laxley. Marsh acted as M Q at the event and Mr WW. Acret’s orchestra provided music. Catering was arranged by Mr M Lead. The evening was praised as a successful effort by key Forbes League members including Mr J J Patterson and Mr J J Cleary.
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Forbes
Potttlen Labor League
Euchre
A. B. Carminghad
Prive Whiners
Mre Shanahan
My Winn-Laxley
Me Gee
Marsh
The Luck of the Ballot at Burrakane Draw
Charles Wakefield of Calnry Forbeg hoped for luck in a Burrawang draw but skipped Parkes. He later learned he had won a prize of £2,000 in savings, as Forbes applicants David Kinnaird and George Macdonald also succeeded.
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Charles Wakefield
Calnry
Forbeg
Wheffield
Robert Officer
Ae Fish
Parkes
Oliver Thut
Wakefield
Ruelian Woamall
Calneni
Shiftlum
Burrakane
Witt
Forbes
David Kinnaird
George Macdonald
Bronchial Coughs lake cure advertised by Wools Great Peppermint
An old advertisement notes Bronchial Coughs lake and promotes Wools Great Peppermint Cure priced at 1/6. The quirky phrasing suggests a patent medicine claim for respiratory relief.
Old Forbes Portrait Collection Noted For Town Views
A historic feature on Old Forbes lists individuals and businesses connected to Forbes, including Hartison Corseaden shoemakers Wattey watchmaker and others. Two central town views show a smaller town core with a note on Lachlan Street and nearby facilities.
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J. Harris Ling
Forbes
G. Prow
Hartison
Riverslie
F. Hutchison
Lachtanslresl
Charles Watt
Lachlan Street
J. ‘Farnsworth
Lachlan “Straot
Four generations attend morning service at Forbes church
In Forbes a large Forbes parish gathering included Mrs Strickland senior Mr J R Strickland Mrs Cobcroft and two granddaughters. The article notes arrivals and visits from Mrs Cobcroft in Forbes and details about local hotels and residents. It also reports on the death of Mr J W O’Keefe and the illness of Mr Q A Jones, with brief notes on other locals and recovery updates.
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Strickland Frnmliy
St. John's Church
Forbes
Strickland
J. R. Strickland
Bathurs
Sydney
Melbourne
Australia
Coboroft
Strickfind
Forves
Cobéroft
Merery Pani
Bulle
Indy
A. Banfield
Royal Motel
Parkes
Royal Hotel
Borrata
Royil
Vass
Bonfield
Farte
Atisy
Dacey
J. TR. Dicey
Secratary
M'Gowen
Kelly
Woaitlanile
C. Ms" Podmore
Manitira Branc
Lachlan
Wootton
Fogai
O'Kxeefe
O'Keefe
Mga
Peohity
Fiphaele Etalon
Petive
Weeeneat
Tecomil Af An-Henith
Bils
Decensoil
Bernhin Gielen
Forbes town jottings and notices mix in Forbes
Local column lists shop notes and social items for Forbes with mentions of C O Buckland tailor J Ferguson addresses to electors and a range of community topics from dog control to war prisoners and upcoming elections. A fragmentary stream shows businesses, weather, transport, and local anecdotes in a lively period voice.
Forbes Musical Society Seeks New Opera Production
At a recent special general meeting held at the Methodist Hall presided by Mr D. H. Coles a small turnout discussed plans for a new opera. They favour La Mascotte and will form a selection committee to choose a suitable piece with early rehearsals. Mr Jimmy Bryant appointed secretary succeeding Mr Baker and applause welcomed retiring members J. Daker and A. D. Stevenson who will leave the district.
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Methodist Mall
D. H. Coles
Baler
Canberra
Bryant
Baker
Tuaee
Penuance
Lailles
Nextework
Wolo
Mawnan J. Daker
A. D. Stevenson
London Cablegrams Report War Fear Looms Across Oceans
A London Daily Mail dispatch notes tensions in the Pacific and Atlantic. Austral warns of an ongoing conflict risk and waning Australian defenses. Lord Kitchener cites reduced prey in Beypt. A White Star liner Geramnie is fitted with two guns for wartime duties. A Ghent fire devastates 160 square yards of exhibition buildings. Paris shows a 60,000-strong demonstration against a three-year service scheme.
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London
Loyal Fraser
Daily Mall
Austral
West America
Astin
Kittchener
Ligyd
George
Daily News
Mabby
le Associated
Ghent
Paris
Henry Wilson Fund Donation Acknowledgments
Fragmentary notes list further kind donations to the Henry Wilson Fund. Names and amounts appear jumbled, but references include gifts from individuals and groups, with figures like 1/66 and references to donors or contributions labeled as "Grant" and "Pepormint" among unclear terms.
Forbes Court Hears Gate Lock Dispute and Fine
In Forbes Police Court before Mr J J Jamieson the defendant faced remarks on a locked paddock gate used as a stock route. The PM and witnesses debated who bore responsibility for keeping gates open. The court convicted the defendant and imposed a fine with costs.
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Robineon
Robinson
P.M
Charges for breaking and entering and theft in South Forbes
Francia James de Micay faces charges of breaking and entering and stealing a bicycle believed to be in his possession. The case proceeds this afternoon with further details to appear in Friday’s issue.
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Francia James de Micay
Upe Atealing
South Forbes
Hay
Live Cattle Market Report From Homebush Yard
Telegraphic note from Sydney reports cattle at Homebush sold yesterday with prices for best bulls and seconds, and mentions overall market softness compared with last week. Includes quotes for different quality categories and a total yarded weight around 1000 pounds, with overall values near £310 to enned-26,000.
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Sydney
Homebush
Sydney Produce Market Report Clipped Fragments
Fragmentary Sydney market notes list grains wheat oats prime oats hay potatoes and related prices with unclear figures and damaged lines. The readable items mention wheat market activity and some price hints but many values are incomplete or obscured.
Inquiry Opens Over Port Pirie Railway Incident Claims
A formal inquiry was ordered into a railway incident near Port Pirie amid claims of victimisation and interference. Evidence presented suggested tensions among rival workers and pastoral figures, with loss claimed at over £10,000 for the entailed barque and cargo.
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Adelaide
Port Pir
White Slaves in Sydney Auction Notice
Fragmentary OCR notes claim slavery in Sydney and a steamer named Ellerslie breaking her back. Public sale details appear, mentioning Bolinger Meads and a suburban area, with undefined names and dates. The piece reads like a damaged notice about a sale or incident but is largely unreadable.
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Sydney
Thesday
Ellerslie
Bolinger Meads
Settlement Funding Details From Closer Government Prominent
Fragmented text references funds and approvals tied to a settlement. Mentions figures like 920,627 and terms such as lands and promoters. Lacking clear context, but indicates a government settlement program and approval processes affecting land or finance. No identifiable individuals or organizations clearly intact.
Handing of Wheat and Beer in Bulk Meeting Obscure Note
A fragment mentions bulk handling of wheat and beer with unclear terms and names scattered, including references to Steyn and Fran. The text appears as a garbled OCR snippet with partial phrases and no coherent event details.
Supposed Gash of Plaque Crowds Plague Report
A Sydney report notes a steamer named Talynan traveled via an arroad route from Mongkorm to Phursday Island yesterday. A sickness aboard, possibly plague, is causing concern among passengers and officials.
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Sydney
Fror Mongkorm
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