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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary text lists hiring, harvesting, and notice prompts with scattered names and phrases. It mentions 4H, gear, a forest scene, and various incomplete references to employment, dates, and a possible sale or notice. The readability is limited and several proper names appear garbled or partial.
An obituary notice honors Metin Bais ering and private Be ard Ycurge ilined killed in France October 27, 204T. The piece praises their courage and sacrifices, notes condolences from mother Mrs Borris and family, and commemorates the roll of honor for Betewts Pred Pict and other relatives.
The notice lists subscription prices in advance for quarterly and annual terms and names G. W. Brownell as proprietor.
The column discusses local commerce and events from late October 1920 with notes on prices, wool sales, and market directions. It mentions Alure mony ly yo op tu muh and a prospective Twelve-month outlook, alongside prices and exchange for wool and related goods.
In Ruport Kulwant Weaver & Co offered 850 headof cattle on Friday tied to Stearn F. and B. Guwant. Buyers dwindled with only one fall bidder and low demand. Prices showed cows at £13 2s 0d and calves around £4 4s, with overall totals near £4,474.
Fragmentary report details stock sales in Buthust and prices for cattle. Mentions early thorn wearers, Mesure Compr Boy, Howrke, and a forthcoming licensing process with a special application due by a November Tuesday.
Fragmented report from Newry on a cricket event noting teams Purkes and others, with players J William Moree Wormald Hay Walker Hunter Mors mentioned. The text references a match in progress and varying fortunes, with scarce details on outcome or dates due to garbled OCR.
A Thursday night event titled The Nautical Kuru drew attendees with a curious show and a prize emphasis. A jury verdict and appeals discussion followed involving local figures and a contested land matter, including a deposit and refund note related to the appeal.
A public subdivision sale announces a tract between Mulong and Wilieyten. The notice specifies title details and the authority overseeing the sale, with a sampling of dates and conditions for prospective bidders.
A garbled feature promotes an event starring The Miracle Man aka Tinnyive the woevt sharks and a beguilful gidlux figure. It hints at fantasy themes, invaders, and a plan to attract crowds with a purported wonder, urging readers to book now for Monday night at Grimed 4.
Rural farmers urge government action amid a broader movement backed by the AEU and reformers. They demand fair price supports, rural financing, better education facilities, more agricultural schools, and improved farm handling and storage. The text notes district-wide conditions and the push to empower smallholders against large landholders influence.
Fragmentary report notes a share farming dispute involving Moon Ar Shunany Meese and an Ape Tor agent. Details remain unclear and context sparse in the OCR snippet. The item hints at a civil or agricultural arrangement under scrutiny.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a location in Bay area with a street address 2 Nuk Street and a contact line about a facility. No coherent event or names are available. The readable items include a Bay area address and scattered phrases about visitors and baths.
A damaged image from a town memorial display shows a colored photograph titled to honor soldiers from the Civil War era. Inscriptions praise the workers who helped repair the diggers and acknowledge successful service yet hint at uncertain dangers tied to the fire event.
Fragmentary text describes a contested arrangement for a display at a agricultural association event. Mentions councils and a possible relocation or alteration, with unclear references to regions and persons. The incomplete item hints at disagreement over a display setup and its impact on a planned program.
A fragment describes a mysterious figure War rant Dayin in Sydney and a hunt in West Australia. It cites allegations of black trackers, teachers, and prints tracing a path to a waterhole. The text mentions a failed claim of wealth and a forced journey for a wife and children to Australia.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a distant colonial scene with unclear references to a break of fire, a wheatfield, and a ploughed field after a war. Mentions names and places are unreadable, offering little verifiable detail beyond a placeholder narrative.
A long serving employee received a token of appreciation for over thirty years of loyal service. The letter from Martys Bros thanks the retiree and notes a cheque in recognition and best wishes for the future.
A garbled notice reports a prominent wedding involving Miss Cameron of Condobolin and a shipboard or overseas context. It mentions a long tour of Africa by Surname Meawa and references a Farber Hotel and Condobolin. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on a high society marriage and travel plans.
A severe storm struck Friday night and Saturday morning delivering heavy rain and damaging crops. Farm fields were flooded and hay losses reported as winds and hail battered districts between Porbox and Geupon, with scattered power issues and farm damage noted.
Fragmentary page notes discuss wheat and a public report with unclear names and actions. The garbled text mentions individuals and locations but no coherent events or outcomes can be reliably extracted.
A fragment suggests a local inquiry titled Inoculetian involves council chambers, a cloning claim, and calls to reveal the remurme thin Wie. It mentions hospital fees, insurance policies, and a depot open in town with Thursday to Friday access.
A memorial farewell in the Droste district honored Mr and Mrs Osborne. Attended by friends and local dignitaries, the event featured speeches of gratitude, tokens of appreciation, and a notable gift from the Osborne family. The gathering celebrated their longtime community service and announced future plans for the district.
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