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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1925
Page
4
Fragmentary notice lists accommodations and services for vinitarn and guests. Mentions Mrs A Kirkland proprietor, G Coop Co, and reading agent for west receiving. Includes timetable notes and a Sunday School reference with Rev RG Cruiken. Contains several garbled phrases and names.
The report notes rain improving the wheat crop and forecasts around 3,000,000 bushels. Government Grain Elevators will open at Torbes Peak and Parkes for wheat reception on Monday to receive the harvest.
A flurry of social and official movements in Forbes and nearby towns includes visits by Mrs. Ara Mayline and Mrs. Stine Rawlins to Sydney for a raid on December 5 and return from an expensive tour. Notables like Rev. Crufieshank, Mr. J.J. Bwoonwy, and Mr. J. Binstead appear in weeklong activity with church services and council matters. Local officials assess the Burren Junction and Forbes road works. Pat Habsay, Mr. Denton, and others are mentioned in governance and appointments.
Orange Corporation Yards DL SPECIAL BREEDING EWES OFF BHEARS-2000 MONBILLY CRAMPTON MAR TIN UTD ORANGE to offer on THURSDAY NEXT NOVEMBER 25 8000 MAGNIFIGENT BREEDING EWES and other stock including live cattle and prime stores. Also notices for mouthless yard items and miscellaneous local ads including a single seater Ford car and two greyhound dogs.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission has received an application for a license from L. Forbes for a pump on the Laotian River near Forbes. The board will publicly inquire on December 16, 1945, at Court House, Forbes, with Commissioner Dare presiding.
The Richmond River Herald reports Jemarong Shire and Forbes gain a capable new clerk, Mr T C Jago, replacing him with a steady record of service. Jago's long tenure and expertise as a local government clerk are praised, and his role as acting engineer during absences is noted with satisfaction.
At Puree Police Court yesterday Charles Vaughin and Henry Albert Gass faced charges of disorderly conduct on Darling Street. Each man was fined 10 shillings after a brief hearing before Mr C F Denton Jr.
Citizens are invited to a council meeting at Chambers tonight to discuss a proposed new Forbes School of Art building. The notice urges attendance to share views on the welfare of the community and the project.
A notice announces a performance of Africa the Gipsy Maid by pupils of the focal Convent at the Town Hall on Monday night. The show's humor and tuneful music are highlighted as features. Patrons are advised to secure seats early.
A worn pigeon found in Tomunblt paddocks by Mr J Bioith shows exhaustion and a rubber ring marked 1276 on one leg with a band on the other. The owner is asked to contact the finder for reuniting.
An OCR fragment describes a hot weather trip to Manly with references to pines, promenades, and a hotel or stage near the Goenn Rogsh. It mentions staying at The Plaw and mentions plans to visit Abingh and Wittere with holiday mood, but many words are garbled.
A motorist named Florrin Ghathams from Grenfell faced wild roads and heavy rain as his Buck ox car carried 18 passengers for a 40 mile trip. Rain totaled 116 points and wrecks slowed the 49 000 mile vehicle, yet Ghathams delivered a remarkable long drive.
An ad notes a well kept Ford car in the Forben district described as a sturdy, refined vehicle. The seller, G. White of The Ble Garage, invites inquiries for purchase and states the car is in solid running condition and suitable for travel or war effort needs.
McNeilly Crampton and Martin report morning prices with Matin at 20 to 40 shillings and heavier stock advancing. Bullocks and heavyweights show gains with good demand for storm ewes and wether stock. price ranges noted with casual market terms and limited clarity.
The report notes results from Rydney with Nett and Theodore contesting for NE seats and Riley leading Baker with about 1000 votes to come. Anoas Parsona leads Gabby by 430 with 1000 votes pending. Hunter wins 147 seat over Mrausington in Marana with informal votes high and overall informal votes tallied across states.
A cautious report on a loyal art society forming a new Art Union in Britain. Organisers pledge public confidence, with a committee of leading businessmen backing a £5000 fund and promising proper administration of funds. Readers urged to join and send back reply slips for the prize list.
The article notes a dry spell ending with a vengeance and a heavy storm Tuesday night. Rain disrupted harvests, damaged lucerne crops, and blew hot crops, with some benefit expected later. It lists principal falls in the area and remarks on overall conditions for crops and harvest timing.
Tonight Priday presents Head Wide with Howie Petery and Patty Muth Miler a soothing drama. Also Glorious Sermo a cows oy drama. Wednesday features Mia Bluebeard The Shoot ie of tint McGraw and Shore Change a Christie Comedy. Sunshine Comedy Pne Dongen Curve and Around the Boree Car a Australian production. Richard Ruthtomenn in a South Sea tale Yin and Adventure.
A jumble of shop ads and odd sayings from Hin thie corner, listing agents for F. W. Williams and Co. and various goods. It promotes Black’s Store with claims of dainty hats, shoes, and farm supplies, and includes fragmentary moral guidance about generosity and discrimination. The text is a mosaic of misprinted names, addresses, and boastful sales lines.
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