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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 03, 1919
Page
6
Colona business announces continuation under new style Galvin Bros general storekeepers and commission agents. They pledge bedrock prices and reliable service, inviting customers to furnish testimonials and confirm satisfaction.
A railway hotel at Bogan Gate is taken over by C. am pounce Ruwliys who will preside to receive officers and new recruits and provide the best for railway property at the new arrangement.
An unclear listing names agencies and individuals tied to Waton Burpe Mangres and Loy. A notice hints at a district sale or distribution matter, with references to Koginen Chat-Colters and Mavninery letterbuck. Details are incomplete in readable text.
A garbled report from a community gathering mentions Miss Goolagong and attendees Mr and Mrs Ayrnes, Nurse OGrady, and Mr Hy, with confusion over a dinner contribution and responsibility. The noisy transcript references attendance, celebrations, and mixed remarks about a public function and local figures.
A local Bogan Gate summary reports on Thursday night scores and a Saturday night match amid storm conditions. It notes community improvements including Mr FR Martin’s room renovation and a new verandah, road drainage works by Goobank Shire, and travel improvements. A Hoyatt Gate pastoralist returned after a long western journey, plus a midweek football result between Humble Springs and Tul Inmore where Humble Springs won eighteen to nil, with detailed player mentions.
An OCR fragment shows a Eugowra garage advertisement listing motor vehicles and services. It mentions Nis Porlier on site, Wolseley 4 machines, Atlas Insurance and various spare parts likely for sale or repair.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local notice page listing property stocks, fire department references, and various entities such as Northern Awurarice and Natl Molin. The garbled text mentions auctions, livestock and wine, with scattered names and numbers, suggesting a cluttered classified or notice section.
The report notes a sultry week with high heat and humid conditions affecting daily life. Weather observers tracked temperatures, wind, and humidity, with forecasts signaling continued warmth into the upcoming days.
Local notes recount the arrival of soldiers from a distant conflict and the community’s warm welcome. Townspeople gathered for a ceremony at the station, with meals provided and commendations given. The event highlighted pride, safety, and ongoing charitable efforts supporting veterans and families.
Mr and Mrs Shepherd of Glen 608 travel to Sydney to greet their son Percy as he returns home amid warm congratulations from many friends on his safe arrival.
An 19th century sale notice from Geddes & Co promotes horse shoeing services and farm implements. It highlights pairable leather fittings, durable sulkies built from Hickory, and second fund sulkies for farm use. It also advertises clips for horses, wagons, carts, drays, and larries. All work offered on strictly cash basis with prompt service.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at internal doubt and emotional struggle. The lines show incomplete words and stray phrases, centering on personal sentiment rather than concrete events or names. The readable segment suggests a quiet reflection rather than a public action.
Jock Alsop late of Greyfell announces takeover of the Wave Hotel. He pledges strict attention to public wants and will retail only the best wines beer and spirits. A good hot dinner will be provided to meet passengers by every train. Jock Alsop proprietor.
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