This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1923
Page
4
The Forbes municipal council on Thursday debated street cleaning, water rates, and a proposed garbage installation for Camp Hill. Aldermen sparred over health concerns, costs, and petition support while the mayor pressed for progress and public safety measures.
Variable weather has delayed summer heat with scattered rains helping crops and haymaking nearly finished. Moonbie cricket beat our team 28 runs as Jimmy Law claimed seven wickets. Local tennis team beat Der- Finong by three games. A fire damaged Mr Jack Guyatt’s residence with little damage to occupants. The Bull auction raised about £40. New owner Ted Heicharda added a property to his holdings. February first proposals noted.
The Weanasday and week end cricket match reports show Wednesday and Saturday sections with scores for players like Cripps, Bowyer, Woodley, and McAlpine. Future fixtures: Tritilig will play Forbes on Friday for the Grinsted Cup while Forbes 11 face Cumbijows.
A scrambled transcript shows a city discussion where De Purdy advised wrapping bread for health, the City Council rejected it by four votes. The mayor and a council member debate the measure, noting it was defeated and criticizing the decision.
REWFELL Prominent businessmen elect officers including President M9, Vice Presidents Mannell and Williams, Treasurer Patterson, and Joint Secretaries Jetworth and Howarth. Chamber closes year with credit balance. Mayor Taylor to unveil a memorial at Bunting. children’s concert to aid Greysteel Hospital flat. Forbes cricket plans, Pinnacle beats Comm Croke Club.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.