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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1922
Page
4
A fragmentary page note advertises a comedy titled Sky High featuring Constance Talmadoe in Woman's Place. It lists a sale item titled Nuw ohinaon Comipitcugus Panay with two beds and other goods, plus a London-styled schedule and unrelated odd names.
A fragmentary notice from Forkey mentions a brown dure and white sand font star on fore end, branded theo Nue over, lost on Bugowra Road. A £1 reward is offered. Apply to Mrs J Ribardon, George's Lane, Forties.
A compact theater row announcing a weekly rotating mix of matinees and evenings featuring Miteical, Comedy and Burlesque. Patrons are invited to enjoy varied performances with new acts introduced each week at the local venue.
A Forti Wig Cycling Club meeting was held at Goo se Green's shop in Templar Street with good attendance. The group planned a formal formation as Kortiin Cycle Gln and set a second meeting for next Tuesday to elect officers and finalize arrangements for a championship race to be run on November K1 at Murein's Flat.
A rough OCR reads that a heavy rain sweep will cover most of the state within 48 hours, starting Tuesday afternoon. It notes brief dusty-stellar activity, 43 ppm measurements at Cajon Ham, and a high scoring weather scene with towns Parkes Condobolla Dubbo Wellington Orange Cowra and others showing mixed rainfall figures and tall lightning.
A fragmented sale notice lists items or terms such as Worse Suiki and Harnye with unclear context and wording. The readable fragment mentions an apply or advertising cue, with nonstandard spellings and uncertain meaning. No clear dates, places, or organizations are identifiable.
Property described as highly improved with large dwelling and abundant water, located within Forbes area. All under cultivation with garden, crops, and water supply stated. but some items listed as not included. Details are fragmented and names appear garbled. read as sale notice for real estate with standard exclusions.
Mixed broken OCR note offers a 4hp beam engine for sale with one perfect orientation piece. Quick respond to inquire about price and availability. Local buyer pickup preferred.
Electors must be registered by November to have their names on the suffrage roll for the Federal functions held December 16. The writ for the election is expected to be issued in November, making late enrolment impossible.
An undoubted integrity witness describes a 8 feet snake killed on New Grontell Rd Fremurly. Head removed with a tomahawk. The body was convulsively moving hours after the kill. A brown wake appeared nearby during a reported day of roaming. A party pursued the snake with a Hyil and seriayled for a tine. Our principal beverage remains now cold.
The article reports the appointment of a new jeweller as principal at Lie Monard Grammar School, replacing Atl State College. It notes Bishop Musoat in Bogland and Trinity Ghummay Bchddl figures, with local alumni eager for the college to reopen, amid a regional interest in the Western districts and a country singer champion.
A fragmented account traces a shift from a push bike to a Rolls Royce, outlining ambitions and purchases by individuals in Forbes and Lithgow. It mentions Mr W D Gadde, Mr Quides, and Rob Kayes, with hints of Vauxhall and Ford models and a looming Vauxhall delivery.
A vivid Strand presentation promises Rudolph Valentino in The Sheik plus Boruthy Balunin in Moran of the Lady Letty with Harold Lloyd and Tom Mix in later nights. Connie Talmadge stars in Woman’s Pirates. Constance Bennett features in a comedy program and a lineup of wartime era attractions teases thrill and romance for Monday screenings.
A misspelled thanks message expresses gratitude to multiple local names for kindness and attention shown during a state event. It mentions the sender and family and is signed by a loving son and daughter.
In memoriam notes a loving tribute to MNE Alar pon Oud Hrother and Fred Miod who died in France on October 7 1917. The notice honors their memory and reflects on life and loss in a somber tone.
A vaudeville style musical comedy opens Tuesday at the National Spacee Sydney venue presented by Mr Ray Grinsted and the Empire of the Strands troupe. The Digital revue promises clever patter and novelty dancing with artists Wordbear, Wilson, Beatie and Val, as opening night attracts strong local acts.
The Bathurst Circuit Court returned for Fred Haddon on Wednesday, finding him guilty of forging documents to obtain 2200 pounds from the Government Savings Bank and 200 pounds in full payment. The jury also found him guilty on both counts, with a sentence of 18 months imprisonment in Goulburn Prison.
Local notes record Ray Personal and Charlton A. Bilig of Millthorpe facing an invitation from the Karbon Methodint Circuit. Oliver and Joie Church connections, hospital visit after an accident, and community updates include Mr Thos Lose, War memorials, and plans for retiring banker Yerra Yerra.
The obituary notes the death of Marius Mitre at Porches Dietrick Hospital at age 82 following a fall accident. Born in temporary but native to Somerset England, she arrived in the county in 1859 with a long widow’s life, leaving multiple children and a wide family. Funeral plans indicate burial at Rowan Cemetery with Reverend Father Sexton to conduct services, reflecting a long pastoral and agricultural life with strong community ties.
Old resident Thomas Turner dies after long diabetes struggle. Funeral held yesterday at noon with services at the Methodists. Interment traced to local cemetery with Hamilton Parkes and others in attendance. Auction announced for Winghoomba, local items listed at Holybuah on Monday.
Sydney reports a range of issues from arbitration act introduction and North Sydney indignation to bridge disputes and election preparations. A major storm disrupts utilities and train traffic, while a house at Ayrfield is struck by lightning. casualties are avoided as one person is trapped briefly beneath debris. The Wheat Pool plans further farmer payments and a university scholarship program is announced.
A well attended meeting of the committee of Abe Forbes Homma Ciah was held on Wednesday evening. J Baldock presided. The secretary Reynolds reported a forthcoming list of new members. Several officers were elected to committees and sub committees were appointed to report on advisability of certain reforms. Keown spoke on abstaining measures.
Indulgence at the local cricket ground is planned for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock. Teams from the Yooal Association will be present with a friendly match at Muddy Lagoon in Rundhy, starting at 10 am, featuring players from Coventree Greenmee and others.
Patchy report notes Devlin Casey of Drauge on trial for alleged role in deaths from negligence. Jury returned a verdict of acquittal due to lack of evidence. The article then shifts to various local notices and mentions publications, catalogues, and upcoming theatrical programs in Sydney and nearby areas.
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