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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
7
Public notice seeks twelve carpenters and other labor for building projects. Wages six pounds weekly, with two years of suitable work offered. Apply at Amalaiony Trade Yard. Also lists memorial notice for a deceased wife and mother with thanks to medical staff and helpers.
In memoriam for Lipford 1a menney of Francie Mtord who died on 18 November 191s. He is mourned by his father mother and families.
A clearing sale notice from Forbes Ddvorete dated Friday November 19 1920 announces a sale by Musabyh Sidlnay on December 1 offering a number of wid and exboualye items. The ad lists sections and tram Nirs Mrs Wales A as participants with details unclear due to OCR errors.
A local notice advertises a stock sale at Coniebella trucking vardy on Wednesday 15th. It lists items including Leechtoad bell and 638 mixoi sheep alongside miscellaneous stock and equipment.
A damaged notice announces a special cattle sale by Movers McNelliy and Crampton. It lists a sale at Orenae on Thursday next, featuring 100 fine store cattle and about 100 marino wethers offered at advertised prices.
Maes Lens Bros and Trobeen Bon and Co advertise a closing-out sale at Spring Creek one mile from Purko on Saturday the 27th. The catalog lists high-class sheep cattle goats and 400 station-bred horses among items for sale.
A church management committee meeting was held Sunday evening to discuss a plan for a sinker Gem colt to Mt thy savaney at Forhen Was conpleted. A cOWEFORATIANAL meeting is planned for Sunday night with the va Jency beling Mtnd. Gordon Neary Wilson aged twelve months died at Forbes Hospital on Wednesday from pneumonia and venater. The funeral yesterday morning was at the Phuret of Ehgivod cemetery.
Trundle correspondent reports a sudden death as an elderly man engaged in a construction task collapsed. Employed by Me Wilbea Fettries, the deceased was found by workmates with emergency services called to the scene. No known relatives or connections provided. the day’s work had just begun and investigators noted the death appeared to be sudden and unexpected.
The Intermediate Certificate Examination began on Monday at the tailor School with 11 candidates from District School, Ivan Porbes Convent, and Ivan Parker Convent. Supervisors included Rev. Fs Olivers, Rev. L. Pesrock, Rev Fatlur Box, Yiessrn Uiunten, D. Murphy, KK Ford, W. Hanter, S. Facey, 0. FLedeb, J. T. Wands, Q Raskin, J. Chickaank, Minsey Kilpatrick, Methuls, Mosdumnes Webber, woot Huphreys, Thomson, Curreaden, Venadies, arnsey, Wescorks Flel.
The Second Paramount Picture Male and Female is shown at the Strand Theatre on Monday week. The film stars James Barris and Gloria Swanson and promises a civilised drama with intrigue and romance. Seats may be booked at Grinstod's.
A newspaper row describes the film The Heart of Youth and a Dorothy Dalton feature Sipme wiunkel of Bouts as top attractions at a New York venue. It highlights performances, plot hints, and upcoming showings with details on cinema crew and accommodations.
A resident of Yarrabandal travels to Morbes with a team to deliver a lecture on the design of meteorology infrastructure in the town hall.
A garbled report hints at a railway project involving Wyalong Condomon Line and nearby towns. It mentions the Minister for Works and Railways and a future report to Parliament after committee review. Local meetings and a planning session are noted with unclear dates and venues.
A Sydney telegram reports the testimonial fund for Mr Histon is expected to reach £40,000. The event aims to honor his Labor and reform work with a commemorative address and public gathering in Sydney.
The article describes a swimming program for anxious children during the Christmas vacation. It notes applications open at the district school and a 2/- fee one way for transport. Experts from the Department of Education supervise, aiming to reduce drowning and typhoid risks while teaching swimming and lifesaving skills.
Fragmented notice records T. M. O'Farrell consecration at Menaul and John's Cathedrals Bathurst with Forbes mentioned. Other items report an ankle injury, medical and civic notices, and travel notes from New York to Hong Kong with passengers and itinerary details.
In a Forbes incident, Mrs Valance's body was found in a bedroom after a Sunday morning event. The investigation traced connections to Mr. Hugh Haugh and family ties, with funeral rites conducted by Rev Fox and arrangements by Mr. Foupley.
The coroner's inquiry recalls a death at Flannelly's Hotel during a Friday evening. Witnesses describe a discovery in a dugout beneath an underground room, with a body found face down under a quilt and signs suggesting violence and foul play. The investigation traces the sequence of events from the night before to the morning after, noting reports to Mr Haugh and involvement of local figures as evidence is gathered.
A Forbes meeting of the Soldiers' League discussed protests against the Weorgrn Lepmte and Lnvtilation, appointing delegates for a Sydney congress on the 30th while planning funds and support. Local items noted include charity donations, worker meetings, and advertisements for clothing and supplies amid a broad, mixed-page notice.
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