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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1925
Page
2
A fragmented notice describes an Art School euchre party on Thursday November 26 1925 with refreshments and tickets for play stages at 4 pm. It mentions other items about repairs and official notices with various place names and dates, including a December 7 1936 reference and remodeling funds at a Land Board Office.
Acknowledgment expresses thanks to Central Insurance Company through local contact Mr Waller for prompt and satisfactory settlement of a household furniture claim damaged by fire. The claim was submitted the day after the incident and the remittance was sent from Sydney.
For sale two purebred black dogs with white markings described oddly. Also listed are various used cars including a Dodge Go Beater, a Ford, and a Dick model vehicle. Ad uses jargon and unclear terms. location and contact details are missing.
A garbled WWI era style notice page lists sought horses and rewards. Mentions a bay draught named Pity with 80/ reward, branding details for Jumalooe Ui B, and other horse items like Black Opal in round gold netting with reward. Names include HL E. Elliott Kelvin Grove Forbes, TOM FENTON South Land Forbex, and Strickland's Refreshment from LIGHT Chestnut Filly with BF brand.
A garbled report notes mechanical devices and farm tools in use, mentioning Buckland and Artors Leigh. It references tractors, reapers, bags of oven, pads, and a padlock with a numeric average. The text is incoherent with multiple typos and unclear context.
An obscure notice explains that nurseries from town to upwards must register their pine and orchard activity. It notes penalties and price per unit, and mentions programs under Plant Diseases acts from last year requiring orchardists to take steps to restrain fruit and defend trees.
Clerks report Borbes hosts a quiet gathering as a detective visits. A school art display and a Thursday night event fill the town with good weather, light meals, and prayers. The Wheat Market, an art union draw at Sydney Town Hall, and hotel upgrades are noted. A charity drive invites donors and a council defunct status is reexamined.
War memorial accounts list numerous line items including receipts and expenditures. Items cover voduttons dances and woolvary, thovdale whey, buttons and mobicitations, sundry costs, postal, and postage expenses with a large balance carried forward.
A garbled notice highlights spring products and a local tailor offering goods. The readable text references a range of items and a tailor with a genuine orleut, suggesting a small town market scene. No clear names, dates, or places are present.
Personal notices detail engagements and attendances in Forbes with mentions of Mr. Hoy BirI and W H Byrnes visiting, Parkes residence, and Bank of New South Wales ties. It records upcoming weddings, hospital plans for Mrs. Stirman, death of Mr. Patrick Reirr, and a memorial for Mr. Ton Losell plus local officials and community figures like Mr. Spurway, Mr. May, and Mr. Walker.
Master Hubery Smith recovers after a surgical case at Forbes District Hospital. The Golf Club mourns the murder of a member, plans honor for Danton, and Mr Flannery and others congratulate Denton on recent exam success. Merritt family announce departures to Sydney while Mrs Parsons and Jett Shwestor Forsay relocate. W Watts, Forbes broker, seeks appeal guidance in Went Wyalong. Burp wins special Jesse ater race. Watson continues Land Board work amid steady demand for services.
The community mourns Aira Mali Medlyn who died at Parker. She endured years since a prior loss and is remembered as Mrs Josie La Brocque, daughter of Mr and Mrs Brecgay of South Forhess. Her funeral was conducted yesterday at the Catholics section of the cemetery by Archdeacon Cam pion. mourners include her parents siblings and relatives.
The funeral for Vruncio James Connaugsten aged 54, resident of Mosyltal Mill, Grenfell, will be held in the Catholic cemetery after a brief hospital stay at Forbes District Hospital. Arrangements are by A We Willinuw and Co.
Local notes report improvement at At Homebugh with various prices listed for mutton hog meat and grain products. Mentions insurers connected to Carson and local tailor C. C. Buckland offering quality garments and tailored services with known value.
The funeral rites for Sr Colman of Forbes were held after her death at age 86. The ceremony included bishops, priests, and large congregations, with the town hall flag half mast and the sanctuary draped in mourning. Colman, from an Irish religious lineage, devoted 44 years to teaching children, conducting services, and aiding converts, leaving a legacy of faith and service in the Forbes community.
A garbled note mentions walking on Paitin Street and a jewellery display by Mir RG Brows. It references attractive items suitable as Xmas gifts and hints at muted or missing details about the articles for sale.
Royal Agricultural Show judge Mr Ri G May and party visited Forbes to inspect Mr JR Jones's winning Loc o crop at Birtwood. The paddock showed good soil, strong drill and copper-treated seed, with barley grazing and smut noted but overall a very fine crop. May commended Forbes district and planned to inspect Peak Elm Nurromine and Dubbo sites today.
Inspectors led by Mr Hi Bartlett and GD Baskett evaluate the 2008 Central Western Growing Group Competition. They compare district crops noting yields and sizes across farms including T R Jones of Birdwood and Judge Wagr Net Iu. Estimates place Birdwood at 88 bushels per acre and other crops near 2 to the worst.
A fragmentary film and theatre listing describes shows at Briand Theatre including Around the World in 7 Years and Youth and Adventure. It mentions actors like Tyrone Power and Mirjory Daw, and notes other titles such as Queen of the Round-Up and The Saddle Hawk with various stars. The text is garbled but preserves multiple titles, showtimes, and promotional flairs for an entertainment page.
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