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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1925
Page
2
An advertisement fragment lists items and sales terms including two black greyhounds, leather upholstery, a Ford car, a cream shawl, a folding camera, and a Kodak Special. Mentions postponement of a sale on Saturday, with deposits and prices such as £45 and £10. Indistinct places and names imply a local auctioneer page.
An advert describes men needed by a firm under a contract terms. It lists employers F, W, OIBRON & SONS, LT, and mentions Mihonuble color details, a navy serge description, and a price of 1674 linked to a location at Aunten and Peattey'n. The text is garbled OCR with many spelling errors but indicates a recruitment notice with specific names and a monetary figure.
Fragmentary report from Friday midday incident at Daroobalgie railway yard notes Bernard Heu ville injured in an oncoming mishap. Other details unreadable. Affected lines and personnel names appear garbled in OCR. No fatalities confirmed.
Auctioneers Nowra Keaun and Butler announce sales of high class Unbroken Trotting stories at the whow ground tomorrow after trophy presentations. Local notes report discharges in Sydney cases and detail large sheep station holdings at Gukindoon and Walker Bros.
Sydney notes a forecasted change in the Central West with Australian Made Hahibition Tours postponed from November 4 to November 1 at 12 30 pm. Parkew visits on the 48th, 1th, 6th, and Bet with Lachlan River work to be advanced by Forbes irrigation group. A Forbes Chamber subcommittee meets Sunday after 1 noon at 9 30 to discuss Wyangalu Duwi and Lachlan River projects for commissioning evidence and initiation. Attendees include J. K. Larnuct, DL 4. Nicolay, 4. D. Low, TH Bruderick, and C. 4. Buller.
A letter from the Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce to the Wentworth Avex Commissioner requests schedule changes for overnight travel on the Forbes Sydowy Mount Victoria route. It notes similar considerations on the Coonamble line where travelers must rely on train alterations beyond Mount Victoria. The commission has received the bulag copy of the letter.
Quarter Sessions held in the same week as the Parkes Annual Show. Forbes Chamber of Commerce pushes cooperation with the Forbes Upamher and local groups to bolster future events, including bowling and social gatherings. Local leaders say the district will benefit from inter-state representation and stronger regional ties.
The report notes smaller wheat areas and a decline in output, with 9,946,700 units estimated for the season and 22,000 fewer acres than expected. It cites weather effects and a dry spell, followed by rainfall in May, impacting farmer provisions and overall yields as the period progressed.
Mr and Mrs Heath of Vaucluse attend wedding at St John s Church of England Forbes area. Miss Dorothy Loving, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gillard Forbes, weds Mr Hent Croveh at Warrawee Station. Also details on local moves, a Globe Hotel transfer, and Miss Sibbard outstanding in con vent studies amid Trinity College exams. Edna set to take piano exam next month.
Wedding details report the marriage of Minn May Crogan of Yorkes Street to Kruat Atkin eldest son of Mrs Mr Alking of Shory O Street Forbes. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Sonam with bride given away by Walton Bray. The couple will reside at the bride’s home following the wedding.
Mioman Woodieleh charged in Forbes Court with stealing a cheque on October 26 valued at £18 17s 6d belonging to William Owen. The court remanded for further evidence and £10 bail was permitted.
Imgene language notes indicate Toxon Adon pleaded guilty to a case tied to a Tangnake incident on October 23. Court records show arrangements with Courtena and an ensuing default issue over a monetary hold, with details sparse and unclear in the fragment.
White pleaded guilty to failing to renew a motor license amid a case in which Sandwan sued Poury Com Woo in default for 84 lure, reflecting a jurisdictional dispute and potential penalties.
Forbes and Orange area notices recount political meetings with Wey McGirr and Joulah Thoms addressing large crowds, marriages and farewells, a royal farewell dinner for ex Forbes figure, and local social gatherings. It notes travel in New South Wales, a motor trip through country districts, and a lack of electric light in several towns seen during a South Australia tour.
A garbled column of notes and remarks references weather, dining, and social details. It mentions a plowman charged, Wakefield, and a humorous take on strangers and meals. The writing is rough with many OCR errors and stray phrases.
The Alrant Theatre announces a program of films and stars including Milton Sin, Lionel Barrymore, and Max Epectat. Notable items include What a Wife Learned, The Rye adaptation, The Bushwhack Ben Australian production, and The Amateur Jomwetive. The slate features Coming Through, Birithmaro, and The Slat of Poets Weston. Events run Wednesday November 4 with several premieres and showings across the week.
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