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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1923
Page
2
One bay gelding aged years with two white hind hocks and a white trot mark branded C inside an angle. Last seen four miles from Engowra. Reward offered 21 for safe recovery.
Garney of Warruwes New Hampshire offers a reward for the return of a pony named Cone. The notice lists Mirals, Nh, Kea, and other identifiers with contact details and a payments promise for locating the animal.
Tender cooks provide luncheon service for about 160 people at Watborne Rece Course on New Year's Day Anno with drinks and fruit offered. Tenders to be submitted by Monday December 10 to the secretary.
A fragmented report notes Captain B C Johnston of Asradome after a surveying trip sought that a station 70 miles from Winton could herd 440 horses awaiting a price around 20 shillings. The garbled text records a claim of credible rumor about the station and the horses.
A scrambled NCR-like crime of wealth and envy appears as a jumble of phrases about money, credit, and sudden wealth. The text mentions a truck, a “Birand Toamorrow” and a scene with a boy, a girl, a cat, a dog, and a dog, hinting at a chaotic, improvised public outcry.
Report discusses Olympic figures and water polo icons, noting Ha We Hoping Puaeiton will wis and another great athletic engine toFgetr. Mentions 1914 Olympic Games winner Hale and upcoming theatrical and film items, including The Damper Pott as a supporting picture.
Charles Spicer faced charges at Parkes Court after a travel disturbance. He pleaded guilty to larceny of a baties and received a total sentence of eight months with penalties including fines and possible additional time for each count, to be served consecutively. The case referenced prior incidents in Forbes Bathurst Sydney and other locations, with details of the prison terms and costs.
A quirky scene unfolds as locals recount a curious incident near the lagoon involving Ar Tow Afedfonon and Menghor Co. with a parcel of Igvorerias and a table where a tin of milk is at stake. The tale features figures like George Brown and Tom Bunn amid whispers of a snake and a dog, leaving readers awaiting the next installment.
A fragmented OCR fragment mentions the Humphrey Bishop Company and sounds of a theatre program in Adelaide with references to officials and designers. The legibility is poor but indicates a performance sequence and production details, including a designer and theatre venue.
A damaged text recalls a bar encounter involving a Judge Booker era figure and Hutchinsons, with a drunken order and a cryptic threat about returning. The garbled narration mentions the Australian university hotel and implies a confrontation, but many names and details are unreadable.
Players listed for the December 1 match against Grenfell are Allen Daluhery Broad Kent Stinwm McMurray Guymari Nolo Kern Valdork Sucklend Phenniry Roya Knapion Kynes imme Plunkett Malt Low Harrig and Edwardé Pleyora. They are reminded of the greens opening and pre match procedures at Parkes versus Grenfell.
The article reports rising prices for merino wool amid a global boom. Central Queensland graxier Mr A B Hill, who arrived from England, discusses market conditions and duties on wool exports. Trade figures point to sustained demand and potential price hikes as buyers bid at maritime markets.
A list of prominent figures including Mr Les, Mr White, Mrs Waitt, and Mr Lawrance attend the forthcoming Empire Exhibition. The event spans notable social rounds and charity ties. Obituaries note the passing of Mr Obryne Lawrance, a long-time traveller for Mess Toothie Limited, following a Honey operation. A birthday celebration for Mrs Girdham marks the weekend, and local residents recall Mr Kennedy and Mr Har ry Galles with interment for the latter. A wedding breakfast is planned at Mr G Neilson’s residence, with Army captain Williams among guests. Fire outbreak at Pry tor Bhig highlights local concerns.
A long, mixed-page summary reports staff moves at the Forbes Lands Office, a police exam milestone for local cadets, and Chapman era social notes. It notes Mr J S M Bonnon winning a quoite match series, plus Mrs Mitchell Brown and Mr W Kenny’s farewell dinners and transfers to Sydney. Local gatherings at the Globe Hotel celebrate community figures, with several Forbes residents preparing for moves to Sydney or new posts.
Readable fragments describe shop windows at McDade's and Anderson and Foramey's promoting new crockery, glasses, and white goods, with varied footwear and ladies' outfits. A garden fete is announced for December 14, and there are notes of hosiery, dolls, and youth garments. The piece also mentions cattle yields, farm outputs, and rare wildlife sightings in regional notes.
Two popular citizens Mr and Mrs Britz received praise and tokens from Forbee community workers after a farewell concert held before the Model Band and supporters. A church gathering honored their service, with Catholic and police representatives attending and presenting gifts including a knife, tea set, and sleeve links.
The Forbes town mourns the death of George Kuirhurst Foitenineon at age 49. He served as a long time activist and leader, shaping Forbes through public works and a public hall project. His legacy includes the town water system, park, and a lasting commitment to progress and civic service. The town hall was draped in mourning as locals recall his contribution to Forbes’s development.
A homicide report from Porte recounts the death of resident William Bray after an apparent assault by his wife. The widow and child survived. the body showed no clear injuries other than a chest wound. An inquest is scheduled for tomorrow.
A partial readable OCR fragment references a public notice about a donation or sale action and mentions names and places in a nondescript event. The legible bits indicate a scheduled event with a ten day window and references to individuals and locations, but specifics are unclear due to distorted text.
Advertises rental and particulars for a shop premises in Main Street Sugowrd listing “Advowte” offices and property details. Contains likely misspellings and archaic phrasing from a historical OCR segment.
A garbled report notes confusion over crown land policy with names and phrases like Goode and CLOWN LANT EXPERT. It references an official termed Terma minderate and mentions retirement of a land comptutont figure. The fragmentary text lacks clear events or dates.
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