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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1925
Page
2
Local notice warns trespassers booting on Belair ville Wynoa and a Mickeys Plain area will be prosecuted. Names Forbes J J Bulli Yan Edward Whaver and others appear in an ad like weathered storefront, with Sunday schedules for Forbes and Wagowrn and church notes.
A scrambled mix of notes mentions a Sydneg girl detained in San Francisco for U S immigration issues and random noir style ads. It lists shop names, fabrics, clothing lines, and a treasure of promotional blurbs with odd typos and scattered product mentions.
A 1925 monthly report shows the District Hospital had only a fraction of expected donors this period. The committee approved a 1000 deposit overdraft to keep operations. subsidies will be lower due to Soldier War Memorial movement, prompting calls for broad generosity to sustain patients.
The Church of Bugient hosts a flower show Wednesday and Friday with open doors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A Presbyterian concert features a Behovt tribute and local artists from nearby towns will perform. Harold Lloyd appears in a Strand program showing Girl Shy and other comedies, promising a lively event with admission prices typical for the era.
Very few ewe lots offered at Horeham Station and Tullamore Moniestead on October 30. The advertised class of ewes is in demand for tub rugging and other uses with buyers from Dalgoty and Go, Bydnuy, Sloane and Hodges, Parkes area. A courtroom anecdote mentions a female plaintiff recalling oath taking amid political tension, while Armistice Day observances note the anniversary on the eleventh hour of the eleventh month and reflect on those who served in the country’s cause.
A Forbes page reports on residents visiting and recovering from illness. Updates include Rev W Booth resuming duties at the Methodist Church, Mrs Duchatel and Miss Heinke progressing after medical care, Mr G S McColm recovering from a hospital admission after a tumble, and Mr J Heli’s daughter Juwnita near discharge. Also noted are community farewells, hospital committee statements, and recent memorials for Lyte Morris.
Fans lined up before opening as The Ten Commandments began at Park Picture Palace. The all night showing drew strong interest with unprecedented prices and a highly engaged audience noted for a first run feel.
A chaotic telegraphic notice reports Thomas Tasker, 40, of Cabarga killed by a gale that toppled a tree during a dinner in Port Cabarga on a Tuesday. The fragment mentions calf and pipe rearing discussions and a broader note on mothers and calves, with unclear references to finances and time.
Cloncurry Queensland Theeday reports leading American metallurgist T Owen that Mount Meld contains one of the largest silver and iron ore deposits in the world and will yield enormous tonnage. An accident at Budla Sydney caused a 260 foot embankment collapse. a driver was injured with a fractured leg. Sydney cricketer criticizes Meld Shield scheduling, urging quicker pacing of matches and straightout wins.
The wheat market in Sydney shows little activity with farmer offers valued around 1 shilling per bushel higher than bank rates. Prices at country stations sit near 6/7 shillings per bushel as buyers remain cautious.
Strikers raid the Steamer Awarda at Bunbury early Saturday, seizing valuables and dropping two actors as authorities respond. The Country Press Coop reports a record year with dividends and new premises in Barrack Street opposite Gordon and Goten, while London notes labor committees delaying strikes. Tennis championship sees Kingsley and Wheatley claim victory 6-4 10-6 6-4 at the Wolbian.
A reader letter from JOB'8 COMPORTAIT references an indignant announcement about pay scales in Grenfelt a 40 mile town. It notes a 12 6 per unit discount and mentions Forbes as a supplier. The letter ends with a call for the information to reach the author.
A wave of sorrow hit Forbes on Saturday as the town learned of the death of Mr. T Lozell a longtime Forbes resident and public servant. He served as clerk of the Journalong Shire Council since its inception and held roles with the Forbes Panturen Protection Board. He died after a paralytic stroke following knee injury while preparing for a local event, and his funeral was held at the Roman Catholic Church with a large procession. He left a widow and several children and was remembered for decades of community service.
A court case concerns Robert Boler Morgan claimant against Patrick Malloy defendant over wages from 16 days work at 1 10 per day. Morgan refused 10 shillings per day offer. Malloy claimed 28 shillings 10 pence awarded to the claimant. Adjournments occurred. defendant fined 8 pence on a later proceeding.
The report praises Miss Milla’s garden as very neat with well kept lawn hedges and bushes. Exhibitors display strong effort and credit to their owners despite some minor inconsistency in upkeep and prizes.
A garbled cinema listing references multiple films and showings including The Sinund Ole Bh and The Poet's Husband with snippets of reviews and a variety of titles. The text mentions Wednesday plans, interludes, and various actors, plus a sales pitch tone for ongoing releases.
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