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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1912

Page

3

Incoherent British Telegraphic Update on City Governance

A garbled report notes a crowd at a government venue with the Lord Mayor delivering a speech. It mentions the Governor-General, dissatisfaction over Government House vacating, and a discussion of appointing a Governor with references to Sydney and Melbourne.

Byaney Highta Govers Government House Lond Donman Govers Energy Sydney Melbourne

Telephone Girls in Sydney Restore Four-Hour Week

The Postmaster General reverts to old conditions after telephone trouble among wait attendants. Four hours per week now established.

Sydney

Referenda proposals stir Melbourne debate on government power

In Melbourne on Tuesday officials discussed referenda proposals. The government would gain power to protect the nation against agitation if the referents proposals pass. The high court could sit in any state to dent JUN industrial matters.

Melbourne Uesilay Woo Amtratht Agitar Pipher JUN Industria

Incomplete Australia New Zealand defence stance noted

Theulay Mr Fister suggests New Zealand may join with Systran in defence matters. Central offices in Sydney mint Melbourne discuss stabilize matters across Sydney Adelaide Townsville and other cities. The text is fragmented and unclear.

Atelbourne Theulay Fister New Zealand Systrania Sydney Melbourne Trahan Bore Adelaide Townsville

Freehold tenure reform proposal in Perth discussed

A government proposal in Perth on Tuesday seeks abolition of freehold tenure and aims to curb further alienation of Crown land. The plan signals a major reform move with implications for land ownership and tenure in the region.

Perth Fan

Big Holiday Traffic Stirs Sydney Railways

Sydney railways faced heavy holiday traffic with Tuesday evening crowds, as the system reports 29,000 passengers on the period compared with the Rathday seat Seth figures, reflecting peak travel demand over the holiday period.

Sydney Ome Parte Reg Oor Rathday Seth

Terrible harbor fatality shocks Sydney on Sunday

A harbor accident at Rushcutters Bay claims the lives of several people including Ada Balt, Morence Weather and Amie Hodges from Park Island. Four others are seriously injured and hospitalised. Rescuers recovered the bodies of Mrs Bain and Mrs Welton.

Sydney Thasday Plark Island Rushcutters Bay Mle Amie Hodges Othee Wayne Balones Wits Swaninett Oly Bain Welton

Border Railways Conference Between Victorton and NSW Ministers

A conference is planned for Saturday to discuss border railways between Victorton and New South Wales ministers. Officials will address cross border rail links and future cooperation on transit projects.

Shiney Victorton New South Wales Minsters Border Railways

Fatality at Gilgandra Dam

A farmer and his son drowned when their vehicle plunged into a dam near Gilgandra. The accident occurred while they were attempting to cross the dam area, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Ydnov Tuerany Hla Boy Gmiganien Winnlalng i

No Power To Enforce In Mount Kembla Dismissal Case

The Attorney General faces limits as the government fails to enforce time off for cadets amid a Mount Kembla dispute over the dismissal of Russell, the Inniners' secretary. The first computanry action under the act has not yet come into force, prompting questions about authority and procedure in the high profile case.

Mindoe Hayeester Sydney Mount Kembla Russell Ininers

Racing Sensation Shakes Melbourne Track

Melbourne racing scene erupts as Archway, driven by Archway’s jockey, claims a dramatic win at Mooney Valley amid inquiry chatter and unexpected offset measures. Local bettors and trainers watch closely as the result sparks discussion on methionine timing and eligibility.

Melbourne Mooney Valley

Race scandal hinting at pre race offer to Archway

A fragment hints at a before race offer to Archway to prevent its loss. The informant says Archway’s owner was told of the offer prior to the event. The note suggests a wider national development anticipated by observers.

Wad Archway

Typhoon in North China reports massive destruction

The Thhyvan from the East brings news of a terrible typhoon in North China. Chuchow city is utterly destroyed and poverty, with an estimated death toll around 20,000. The report cites unprecedented floods and devastation sweeping the region.

Bydney Tueday China Chuchow

Fire in Queensland Destroy Several Homes

A blaze at Alligator Creek in Queensland damaged several homes with strong flames reported Tuesday. Firefighters battled the fire as smoke rose over the area and authorities warned residents to remain vigilant amid the incident.

Brisbane Alligator Creek Queensland

Death by own action near Gunnedah Sydney

W H Short, manager of Ex- Leeller Sour mills Grinnedah, committed death by own action by hanging. He left a letter addressed to the manager of the local branch of the Commercial Bank admitting a blunder and stating he must pass and pay the penalty.

Syidney Thesday W. H. Short

Gablegrams Outline British Move on Turkey and Persia

London dispatch reports Britain pressing for Turkey’s integrity while seeking influence over Persia. Notes on rail expansion in Northern China and French naval concerns at Constantinople. Reports of Turkish and Greek frontier guards and Turkish frustrations with Servien, plus Balkan financial strains and Eastern European tensions.

London Turkey Persia Northerm Chin England Servien Hulgarian Seeylan Jake, Monaster Novl Baan

The Bursaries Endowment Act Editorial Fragment

Fragmentary note from a 19th century column raising debate over the Bursaries Endowment Act. The writer references political readers, religious belief, and a controversial mockery of authority, concluding with a call for open debate.

Wedding Bells in New Zealand Honeymoon Overseas

A wedding took place at the bride’s mother’s residence in Forbint, with Miss Kiathlonn Harding and Mr CA. NEKIBNON among the principals. The ceremony was performed by the Reverend J McDowse and Mrs MiKInman, followed by a short reception and a honeymoon trip to New Zealand beginning at Wert Initon, with plans for travel to WaterG na Sukeland.

Minn Kiathlonn Harding Mtre ¢ MiLewn CA. Nekibnon Hank New South Ware Mintelmony J M'Dowsulte Murs Mikinman New Zealand Initon

Bugowra Races At Open Meeting In Fine Weather

Bugowra held a Thursday race meeting in good racing trim with about 800 in attendance despite a threatened storm. Officials included Patron Mrs W Bowan, President Mr J Greenhalgh, Vice-Presidents Messrs L Laneyris and J Lavett, and a long list of committee members. Results: Opening Handicap won by Lord Daniels after a tight finish. Trial Stakes went to Dolly Moore with Nannah second. Open Handicap saw Lady Stam more defeat Blaspan by a half length. Wack Race won by Kenworthy. Porded Handicap won by Vannah with Proposition close behind.

Mn W. Bownan J . Greenhalgh L. Laneyris J. Lavett Mowrs Morton Janus W. Marah Tevine Maher J. Lovett Lark and Power Lady Stanmore Lillymun M'Lean Lord Daniels Maydon Strathles Evens Gafetty Dolly Moore Willie See Townsend Nannah Eugowra Ilc Landicap Alle Clarke Power Lady Stammore Robertson Proposition Wandary Tvens Talf Rogers’ Kenworthy Walacey Heltime Townend Vannah Muliigun Hyensho

AJd C Races At The AWC Sprivg Meeting

The Sprivg race meeting opened Saturday before about 50 000 attendees. Hurdle race winner Patano led in the Warwide series Continuance. Trial Brakes with Plastre claimed the Var nulshes title, Alfwmury Winner’s yellow finished strong.

AWC. Sprivg

Gricket match ends with close loss and standout bowling

The Gricket teams faced Nelson Tank in a tight contest. Miller and Corbell led the winners with notable scores while White starred for the losers, delivering solid bowling figures. The winner set a tough pace as Corbett and O’Brien contributed, and the match previewed a follow-up game against South Forbes Juniors at Masters Ground.

Nelson Torna Tiverandings Antt Vuhuu Mises JH. Miller Corbell Lowers G. White Sheures Miller Corbett Aro Wall White White O. White South Forbes Competite

Metropolitan Day at Poverty Point Meets Mixed Results

The A J C meeting drew a large crowd in fine weather with diverse outcomes. Miller starred in bowling for Poverty Point, while Metropolitan events featured Duke Foote and Lady's Man in close finishes and a winning surge by Duke Foote.

Mier Poverty Point Miller

Central Exchange and Produce Stores Classified Ad

Geo Rath and Son offer produce and furniture from Central Exchange and Produce Stores. Over 100 tons of baleable produce, furniture including new and secondhand beds, wire stretchers, and bedrock price. Inspect before purchasing. lime and other goods advertised.

A. E. Boyne Laghlan Street Forbes Stoarher & Co Bedrock Prine Shortagt Nottes

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