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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 29, 1929
Page
5
The Forbes Council opened new electricity showrooms in an old fire station on Saturday night to demonstrate electric lighting and appliances. Council officials touted lower day rates to encourage use, noting a shift in demand as customers seek more efficient power usage and new electric devices for home and irrigation needs.
A fragmented 1930s-era notice profiles Warner master actor born in Port McQuarrie Australia. It traces a career in public schools, London and New York stage, then film work with Hal Roach and stars such as Anna Nilson Pole Negri and Mr Cook. Mentions Oklahoma Red, The Clim, Sweetheart with Louise? and other titles. The piece notes release on Thursday.
A fragmented report describes the Sydney markets with cattle and sheep sales. Prices and bidders are listed for numerous lots while noting brisk competition and substantial totals, including prime cattle and versatile stock figures.
The article lists second round fixtures for the Central West Golf Pennant with matches at Trowille Park and other venues including Farber and Forbes. It mentions Tas Lerongue winery promotion, West NSW Bul League expectations, and reports on Dick Veol’s appointment and a recent pollen match fracture affecting play.
Eyewitnesses describe a North Hill incident where a store burned in the early hours. Fire brigade arrived within minutes and extinguished the flames after a long effort, with damage estimated near £1400 and surrounding streets affected.
A fragmentary report notes the arrest of a young countess amid a Berlin society scene. Opaque names and garbled lines obscure precise details of charges or associates. The readable bits mention jewellery and a thematic link to revolutions and a professional who appears as a witness.
The committee reported a profit from the cup meeting with attendance details. The notes cite figures including 2008/4/9 and other balances, along with receipts and percentages, reflecting the event's financial outcome.
Sydney reports on Bruce and Communists amid arbitration talk. Adelaide notes Opposition Leader comments on Government regulation. Brey and Brogan appear in football news. A bowling or racing section lists Mineple and a prize total of £15,947.
Ad offers a vacancy for a hoardirs at Flood Home. Applicants must survey and aid various tasks. Address is N. Walker opposite the railway station Fortes. Phone $40.
Readable fragments reference a list of names and dates with unclear context. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events or a clear outcome to summarize.
Applications will be resolved by the secretary for the Forbes Soldiery and Cilzone Club. A publication notes a required soldier position and details for pay applications. Contact Won Ayres and A. D. Cox for duties and eligibility.
Dissolution of partnership by Charles Noith of Quandintia and three others in a firm named allen, with assets to be turned over to the room at Templar Street. All comtrade entrained will not be under personal supervision. Meeting set for Friday next at 8 pm.
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