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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1916
Page
6
A historical account describes widespread flooding in Pere with rising water levels, damage to homes and public infrastructure, and urgent efforts by authorities. It notes impacts on residents, delays, and planned relief actions, mentioning district leaders and local committees coordinating response.
George Tolhurst Bogan announces a new up to date hotel building inviting the public to enjoy ample accommodation with table bay room and winery. Old friends greeted as the hotel offers convivial hospitality and extended conveniences.
A scrambled, OCR like text fragment describes flood effects near Tom's Lagoon with mentions of fencing, residents aiding others, and references to weather conditions. It lists local people and groups thanked for assistance and hints at planned public work and long term drainage concerns. The passage references dates, locations, and general community response but lacks coherent narrative.
The Glen Eden courts hosted a village tennis event with matches indicating scores and participants. Players including Miss Molloy and Miss Minerva Norcross are noted among several competitors with various results and lineups documented in a busy club day report.
The Trundle cricket players journeyed to Condobolia to face the local Knights of the Willow. The event drew crowds despite rain and logistical hiccups, with participants from Lachlan and nearby regions aiding in a charity effort. The opening of the Tottenham-Tottenham railway was slated for the 17th, promising regional gains.
Cookamidger a Mt Burow School picnic drew near 500 attendees from Parkes Cookamidgera Eu Fiyea and Back Yam. The event featured children's races, lunch, a charity auction for the Red Cross and a late afternoon games session. Prizes were distributed by Mrs Martin and profits from ticket sales supported local relief efforts.
A fragmented report details an Eugowra community event with art displays and donations. Named attendees include Mr Denman and Rev Spaline, with mentions of a Saturday evening gathering, a list of donated items, and contributions from local residents including Mr Morton and Mr Martin.
A garbled OCR passage describes a tumultuous Monday night with heavy thunder and varying weather. It mentions Mil rot orl in wit with Churrhy of Finslandi Hy a eroMt HUME and references officials or actors like Mrs K and To umlan aml alo de ens, creating a confused image of events, names, and actions.
An advertisement extolls a home remedy for children’s coughs and throat irritations. It claims effectiveness for whooping cough croup bronchitis and sore throats, sold by chemists or stores for two shillings, with a claim of safe non opium ingredients and mild awakening effects.
A. L. Laneyrie announces the takeover of the Club House Hotel from Mr O L Morton in Eugowra. He pledges to maintain the established standards with good table, fair brabling, and the best brands of wine beer and spirits. The proprietors provide 20 loose boxes and a public telephonem number 4 for inquiries.
An auction sale in the district will feature Massey Harria Machinery Clutterbuck Bros engines and chaff cutters Paton Burne Manures and Northern Assurance Company items. The exact location and timing are not fully clear from the readable text.
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