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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1912
Page
2
The notice lists Bible services for October 31 at Trinity with Holy Communion at 11 am and 7:30 pm. Rev A J Gardam Gillwablas leads at Field 2 and Rev W V Thomson at Trundle 7:30 pm.
October 27 notices list Forbes offerings and service locations including Meadowbatie Eggowra and Daroobaleio. Names Rev A Ws Parton and Mr Shelton appear with monetary figures 11 7.20 and 2.3. The fragment outlines Presbyterian and Methodist services for October with varying times and places.
Iwnhill Bros proprietors outline Tuesday and Friday options under a subscription plan with details unclear from fragment. The notice references scheduling and pricing elements, urging readers to request full terms and contact information.
A miscellany from Forbes with a peacock of items. An accident befalls a Cundobelle horse drawn wagon. the driver acts quickly and escapes injury. Reports on the Forbes Teachers Association meeting, local deaths, shop ads, and community notices including auctions, weather, and sports snippets. Includes railway, mining, and social event notes.
The licensing court approved a motion by Mr Lawson proprietor of Fidel Yovel to license a picture hall, though the final permit remains dependent on magistrate views and public suitability. A weeklong wait precedes a final writ, with the Fortine theatre now planned for a new operator and venue.
A garbled account recounts a Phu Hwlee court scene with comments on market liquidity. Police constable Coleman's remarks touch on vigilance and trespass charges as sergeant Garstans questions the meaning of the talk about weariness in the money market.
A two hour anniversary service at the Methodist church marked by a People’s Society of Christian Endeavor celebration. Reverend Burk and Sister Wydenbaum led a varied program with songs, hymns, and talks praising Mine Wydenbaum’s work and character while tributes from Forbes Church and others honored the society’s efforts.
Weather bulletin shows rainfall totals across Tonowine over the past 24 hours with scattered showers. Authorities urge residents to monitor local forecasts for possible flooding and adjust outdoor plans accordingly.
A garbled social item reports a Wednesday gathering at Eugalong where Mrs Holinedge Myr and Mr Phil Rute hosted about ten guests. The event featured music, dancing, and a display of items, with mentions of Jiang, Walder, Holden, and other local figures among the attendees.
The Salvation Army announces its annual appeal highlighting extensive social work and missionary missions across heathen lands. Funds will be collected by authorised collectors with a public meeting planned midweek to discuss the effort and its aims.
Fragmented report describes Sunday rain affecting wheat yields with uncertain impact. Readers note uncertain mill measures and potential two hour showers. Weather outlook suggests limited moisture may help tillage but no decisive gains expected this week.
A fragmented local column records Mr Mahan De Plovetis visiting Popbes and returning to Sydney, mentions Mrs. Erie M'Phine, Miss Kyerie Wonhy, Miss Nora, and several locals including Mr Thomas Lurell and the Thaw family. It notes social events, weddings, and a few travel details with rudimentary names and places.
In Forbes the Prisoners Aid Association held a well attended meeting presided by the mayor. It outlined aims to aid released prisoners and noted statistics on recidivism and reform, along with personal cases of rehabilitation and employment.
A recount of the meeting shows Mr Willard receiving a vote of thanks for his role in the case. Mr Wierd led a hearty vote to acknowledge Colin Worabip and the mayor presiding, with Mr I Shutton moving the motion and it passing with approval.
Our representative left the firm of Sunsets and Pep Parcorn with little firm information about their new car. The proprietor could not pay a fine to reveal more, and he only stated that the car arrived safely. The spokesman promised another car would come, offering scant consolation to those hoping for specifics.
Reports from the Fortes Teachers Association meeting cite inspector Mr Dauer detailing how mass teachers across the district varied in their work. He notes issues with interpretation of the invention plotted and warns winter conditions hinder progress.
Ambiguous reports place Jack Johnson at the center of a dramatic abduction controversy. Warnings of financial demands and shifting loyalties emerge as authorities seek to resolve the case and determine Johnsons role in recent events.
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