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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
6
Weather sketch notes a stormy spell with hail, strong winds, and cooler days over the past week, with unsettled forecast into November. Land and crops report minor damage. several Private soldiers and cadets referenced for training and examinations, plus committee meetings and military reparations plans noted.
The Bedgerabong area experienced a sharp temperature drop after a Saturday afternoon thunderstorm. Cold air and fires are now common. many residents suffer colds. Mr Osborne is recovering from an illness and is moving along the road to recovery. A memorial service and local events are noted, with a river event and a fortification examination upcoming.
A disrupted report recounts exemption court actions and a school ceremony. It notes numerous exemptions granted or applied for, lists attendees and officials, and mentions a private viewing of a presentation with local dignitaries and a sergeant’s achievements. The text records dates, names, and outcomes amid a busy community gathering.
A severe storm swept through the district on Saturday afternoon, bringing hail, strong winds, and scattered damage. Reports described fallen timber and disrupted travel while local parochial authorities met to discuss relief, church, and Red Cross fund allocations amid ongoing repairs and relief efforts.
A garbled notice from The Chimes at Matleay Street in Potts Point requests sugar for accommodation for a vial and asks for all particulars on an application to the principals, mentioning the Country and Ferma.
Obituary notes the sudden death of LeGrath aged 33 from heart failure in Goolagong. Survived by a widow and three daughters and five sons, the funeral was held with Rev Father Lynd officiating, while arrangements were managed by K Ayrton. The report also covers a local farewell for Private Crompton with gifts, songs, and dancing.
A. L. Daneiry has taken over the Club House Hotel in Eugowra from O. Morton and pledges to run the old established house on the best lines. He advertises wine beer spirits and services, with loose boxes and a telephone listing.
An entry noting agents and guarantors under the Commonwealth Wheat Scheme. It lists Joso Kaniing and Son as agents for wheat and mentions an authorised Kevwlvers role and government guaranty. Additional line refers to Mouring Ca dowbank Wanita as a wheat agent, indicating official commissions or designations within the scheme.
The fragmentary OCR passage offers no clear event or names beyond garbled phrases. It reads like a fractured jumble mentioning holidays, charges, and various nonsensical terms, with no coherent story, dates, places, or organizations identifiable.
An old advertisement lists D A Hansard as a jeweller located on Rankin Street near Whiter’s Store with phone number 99. The clipped note reiterates the shop name twice and includes a street address cue.
John Bridge and Co report Walderdale sales on 4 November 1816. Wool prices rise with superfine grades up to 45 a lb. shorn sheep decline about 1 to 1.5 percent. Cattle see reduced demand for very heavy stock with a fall near £2 per herd. Merinos and lambs sell well with clean skins, and well-grown fawns fetch high prices amid steady demand for cattle.
The notice promotes the New Way air cooled engines from Moffat Virtue Ltd. It asserts the engine’s strong claims for steady farm work and a place on every farm. The advertisement urges readers to seek full particulars and anticipates many inquiries.
Agencies include Massey Harris Machinery Clatterbie Bros of Engines and Chalf-Cutters Paton Burua Manungs Northern Assurance Coy Aviation Sales conducted in any part of the district.
George Tolhurst Bogan Gate Hotel announces its staffed re opening in a newly updated facility. The notice states the business will feature the latest conveniences and accommodation, inviting patrons and the public to visit the refreshed establishment.
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