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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 11, 1921
Page
2
A fragmented notice requests reward for a missing item described as gold browell with barre stone and three pearls on each ald of stone. Contact details are garbled, offering reward and asking to apply with a misspelled address and name.
A routine notice from the Forkee Chamber of Commerce references a monthly meeting to be held in the women’s chambers tomorrow night. The item provides minimal details beyond the scheduled gathering.
The state party named Mr Dooley as premier after defeating Mr Crag with a 24 vote margin. Mr Meguire was unseated as Deputy Premier and replaced by a cabinet member from Mucytarie, with Meagmorint elevating to a key role in the cabinet.
Western bookmaker James T Chummy takes over the Hankin business at the end of the previous month. The move shifts control as the new operator assumes responsibility for existing accounts and operations.
Mr J Kewne will conduct a sale of drapery at Hugo's midhitties Lachlan Beret commencing today and continuing on Saturday next by 1 am. Tomorrow Mr Keane and Mr Kellatona advertise home furniture and items previously advertised in the Coline.
Fragmentary report lists cups and events with unclear names. Mentions Kilercamp Cup erkokotara Grinied Cup and Luchinn Cup. Notes bowlers tennis Mayer and golfers on season’s Tora with references to fortuna dl ALFIet Cup and brav at apart.
An sale notice announcing a sale at Bimibh by auctioneer Norman L Forbay. The event features household goods drapery books crockery and miscellaneous wares as owner Mr Georgi Robinson relinquishes the business at Bimibh.
Readable notes describe rabbits reappearing along a river journey with warrens in good condition near reserves. Observers warn landholders of infested areas and the need for vigilance as cover from herbs and grasses hides hosts. A local school chess event progresses with players named Marshall and Evans among others.
A list of newly added titles at the School of Arte Library for fall term includes Master at Man Heriot's Chotey and several mystery and adventure works. Notable entries include Slayer of Soul, What’s the World Coming To, Strange Inheritance, Laughing Water, and The Weoup Twin among others.
The fragment lists eight Tost from Forbes two bay lll Dvnaght Mares with one branded eight over T aidownyn, grey hairs, lower portion clipped. another Tuot Mhind white. A second mare branded near shoulder with white An Forahond, not on nostril. Reward.
The notice highlights a stage program titled Respectable by Proxy and previews performances including a question and answer style between the audience and actor. It notes forthcoming shows and mentions James Oliver Cur Wood and the Great Alaskan wilds as additional attractions.
Found by Mo Chee Muiley at 14mile and Reed near Wolly DB Gun repaired with heel clamps by Obrien and Groner. Owner can claim at this office after paying cost of milot.
Partial OCR fragment lists names such as Bee Wm T and Forbes amid a dated ballot reference. The readable text hints at a 1700s blockwear or allied event, but specifics are unclear. Further readable context is needed to identify exact event, place, or people involved.
A compact notice highlights dressmaking training with emphasis on practical tailoring and finishing. It notes experienced instructors, careful instruction, and the value of skilled seamstresses for fashion and wardrobe upkeep in urban households.
Fragmentary note lists a reward and a blurred description of a branded animal or object. Names, places, and specifics are unreadable, leaving only scattered terms such as reward and a sequence of garbled identifiers.
Auction today at the Moore Hrowke and Co yard features draft horses with strong hooks and a split draught straw. Keen bidders attend on Wednesday as horses are offered for sale in good condition.
The Ammerdown auction on October 20 drawn strong interest from buyers across regions. The auctioneer MHLMOWNREN reported broad inquiries and a likely sale of a valued Ammerdown homestead in Victoria. Prospective purchasers noted the site’s suitability for a residence and nearby timber and farming prospects. The sale will be held at the lab Abts Gran Team on Monday with conditions outlining possible improvements and investment prospects.
Local court sessions convened with multiple cases of alleged larceny and petty theft. Defendants face arraignments as prosecutors outline accusations and dates for continued hearings.
The Chatswood Record reports a wave of community notices from Forbes. Residents announce visits, departures for Sydney, nursing placements, and school training completions along with acknowledgments and presentations at St John’s Church.
Mr Edward Kevib longtime resident of Mudgee district and owner of a local pharmacy died after a period of heart trouble. He collapsed at his home on a Sunday morning and died about half an hour later. Survived by his widow and three children Joe, Veet, and Bernard, with many relatives in Sydney and Brisbane. The community expresses deep sympathy for the Kevin family.
The report lists numerous holdings and names connected to rabbit farming and land inspections. It notes rabbit prevalence in Cunsing State and highlights planned inspections and a visitor from Young Hoard IL. The text also mentions livestock prices and market items at local outlets, with references to breeds, fences, and farming equipment.
A wedding on October 6 united Clarence M Kay and Mina Allon Elisaveth Acrol at the Presbyterian Church in Forbes. The ceremony featured green and white decor, a doll bouquet, and an orange trim wedding veil. The Rev G Pacey officiated, with a toast to the couple and a reception at Forbes with gifts to the bride and groom.
Reports from the town hall detail Thursday and Friday events at the show bazar and garden fairs with opening hours and crop assistance effects. The piece mentions hospital board deliberations on a Mr G H Cutler land sale, livestock sales forecasts, and a theatre trophy presentation, alongside local advertisements for Boots and tailor bargains.
A Forbes court session heard charges including indecency on Lachiut Street and theft of a coat, with bail set at £2 8s and a larceny claim for a tug valued at £1. Details cover residents Frascia Road, Anguat Kockler, and Hapry Deserave as cases proceed.
Fragmentary bowling scores appear with player initials and partial names such as M’KEY and Geren, listing frames and pin counts. The garbled text includes references to venues, players like Willin, Willis, and M’KAY, and scattered surnames, hindering a coherent event report.
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