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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
2
Miss D Davis now in Forbes at Mr J Lyell’s Templar Street offers dressmaking with satisfaction guaranteed. Experienced and certified dressmaker available. Woollen plaid rug lost between Nangwarite and Grantin. reward 5 shillings at Richardson’s Hotel.
WANTED TO BUY. MOTCH UVCUM Frloe and portion Tarn to Claude Aiuck, Forber Lant yellow bay draught GELDING white down face, two white hind feet, Joint by the tail, braided aif girde G.O. off shoulder. The above reward uh migone lying Information reading to recovery to JOHN HOLES, Peak 'Hil, "Phone 50, Water Act, 1912 (Part 11). The Water Conservation and Irrigation Copsmilenion fina received the Tollaw ling application for Liceuve LD. ot Forbos, Bay Maynard, pump, Lach lan Hiver, Ford, Par Forbes, Co, Ashbueoham, The lal, Bours' will' publicly Iaqlike tutore application at the Court Hours, Forbes, on 18eh. November, 1921, at 10 a.m HH. H Dare, Commissioner (7860)
An ad seeking to buy two wagons in good condition capable of carrying around eight tons. Respond with part offers to this office.
A formal shareholder notice from Farn ar & Grazierw Co operative Grain Insurance and Agency Ltd invites candidates for the Local Agent role. The terse message requests applications within a few days, naming J. O. Kranr of Templer Street, Morton, as the signer.
A fragmented notice from Plowerdale describes a lost item or person with a reward offered. readable details mention a brain on her shoulder and a hover with prongs, a house front stat, and a hind team phrase. The text is garbled but signals a reward advertisement.
Names listed in alphabetical order for the upcoming election to fill the hovels armory and Greasure Coop seat include Meoura A, Aunten, W C Hrooke, C Butler, M Glimartin, F C Keane, and T if Turner. Polls or proceedings are scheduled at the shire hall next Wednesday.
Ven Archdeacon Howell preached at John's Church of England on a June night, urging a £1008 repayment over twelve months and a £900 contribution toward building and expansion. He anticipated a campaign led by the Rector to raise funds for a new hall and ongoing church work.
A newsy collage notes Sylvia Bramer in My Hillaboard's Other Wife and Mae Murray in The Gilded Lily. It teases Hat Old Lloyd’s comedy From Hawt to Month as part of a special million-dollar program with star appearances and film titles including The Gilded Lily.
Bishop of Forbes announces negotiations to purchase "Tare" in Johnson Street and a nearby residence to house Brothers and establish a new boys school. Construction slated soon with a focus on an up-to-date educational facility, aiming to attract students from local towns and compete with private convents in the region.
No less than 462 applications have been teceled for a homestead farm at Nelingaroo in this district. The land spans about 1700 acres intended for forming and grazing. The ballot for the block will take place at Parkes on Friday, November 4.
Reports from press correspondents indicate the Conference of Ambassadors discussed Hungary attacks and defensive actions as Parliament debates policy. A British government revival plan for industry seeks a fixed industrial cost price of 30 shillings per ton with government subsidies to bridge the gap.
The piece notes a broad display of materials and outfits including whites and tiles for a coming church event. It mentions Mr Ti fierton and others, with pupils from the Church of Fini Sunday Retreat taken to a child friendly outing that was enjoyed by all.
Personal notices recount health issues and recoveries among locals in Morbes Lande Omestam and Forbes. Mentioned are W. OToolmander and Mr. RB Wotwisly with workplace details, plus an injury at the brickst ground. Obituary notes include Mrs Uphill of St Kilda, detailing death after seven-year illness, her funeral at the Methodist cemetery, and community attendance.
A scanned ad page lists various bargains from M'Dade markets including millings wheat, wool, and clothing. It features wholesale prices in shillings and dates, with mentions of specific vendors Austen Pratley and Mien Fathawle, plus references to fabric, ranges, and household goods. The text is garbled but centers on sale items, pricing, and seller names.
Dr Paige spoke to an audience in Parbaton about Australia as a world factor. He argued for population growth and constitutional changes to boost development, production, and defense with a stronger naval link to Britain. He urged water conservation, power projects, and a broader federation plan to make Australia a central bulwark of civilization.
Alfred Haimad and Goolagong faced a district court over an alleged encroachment on a reserve with the plaintiff Mr Pd Maloney pleading guilty to a related charge. The judge found the defendant not a law breaker though fined for a block of time and ordered costs. Mr Mathon for the board argued against alley stock encroachments. A prohibition order relating to Thomas Penalny was sought with James Fahey profiting from the action.
Court heard a dispute over hay pricing and insurance measures. Witnesses including Andrew Morrison and Mr Broderick testified on measurements and weighings used in insurance calculations. Verdict returned for the defendant after settlement negotiations at Mr Guenesse’s office. Expenses for witnesses awarded.
A fragmentary 19th century recipe describes a home cough mixture made by adding mango to water and published directions on a tablet. The text includes unclear quantities and several garbled phrases, mentioning patties and a score of unclear measurements.
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