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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1926
Page
2
Auction style notice outlines multiple farm implements for sale including a harvester and hay rake. Mentions locations, prices around 44 pounds, contact details and officer references for arranging purchase. Listing uses jargon and misspellings typical of old classified ads with scattered names and phone hints.
The Forbes municipality notes a November council session held at Colne Chambers Towy Hall with Mayor in attendance. Officials discussed local governance matters and scheduling for upcoming civic actions. The fragment provides limited detail on agenda items or outcomes.
In loving memory of my dear father William Clement reported in October. Your memory remains gracious to his family and longed for by his wife Charlenne and children Flale Wxa Elem Thomas and Morgan. Widow Rewana Fenilin mourns his passing and holds him in timeless remembrance.
Fragmentary classified item lists a reward and scattered names such as Reditle, Joe, A. Simmons, M.A. Dancy, and Forbes. Mentions locations like Thornton and Cher ules Car plus vague references to a church service and a Sunday event.
The Presbyterian Church schedules the October gathering with evening porters and a 7:30 start in Bamtey Gebel. Opening address by Mina Maude Raydens is planned, Ragland's valve and sweat bindment noted.
Fragmentary notices describe a November auction at New Park Market featuring household furniture and effects. It mentions Monica Keane and Mutheron as organizers, with hours and items listed, amid a broader discussion of local store closings and plans for a community garden and improvements.
The Bolgeraboms fair hosts Boxing Day events with the Raven and a waxy day on December 2. Wireless Wonders features the Gunnan station and the Hadlo Parlor near the Monument. Local council notes recall Qubert Murphy’s promises and past travel hardships for horses to reach the railway and Mullen udiery. Market reports show strong yards for cattle and varied prices amid wet weather.
Fragmentary notice from Great Austral on Armistice Day seeks public remembrance and practical support for a worthy charity affiliated with a notable organization. The text mentions a Great Austrival Art Patent, local participation, and calls for charity contributions, warning of dangers of inaction and urging timely response.
A fragmented, unclear note contemplates wealth and status, asking about future fortunes and the cost of comfort. Mentions a premium bakery and elusive promises, with stray references to travel and value. The passage reads as a cryptic, era-tinged musing rather than a clear report or event.
An early Armistice Day appeal from the Australian Art Union urges support for returning soldiers. The secretary, W M Mien Strout Aginey TV, appeals for prompt assistance and prize money, noting wounded and missing men needing aid. Local officials and citizens are urged to act in solidarity and fund relief.
A garbled report discusses Jocul em of cars parking haw rawr wins at protewe Trom Grenfell and calls for changes to open season dating from March to December 16th. It notes minimal accidents, mentions a Greatell doctor aiding a parked vehicle, and lists local names and prices tied to a policing controversy.
A rough digested note lists various local happenings including a police magistrate incident in Thubbo, a holiday accident involving Mr A P Bummergroode and Bun reporter Daniel Foley, an orange riding accident, and Dwain Mackley’s business entry in Dubbo with a new firm name Davin and Mackley Full details reflect the period’s ordinary personal notices and minor events within the Dubbo region.
The town of Forbes celebrated a wedding season with multiple ceremonies and public notices. Notable unions included Miss Kathleen Conelin and Mr. Kerr Forbes, with receptions at the town hall and plans for honeymoons. Local figures Mr. and Mrs. George Sayw and others attended, while church services and town events marked the festive period.
A chaotic report from Sydney and Melbourne recounts a railway and civic debate surrounding the forthcoming Cup carnival. Officials, clergy, and business leaders discuss transport arrangements, hotel stays, and public safety as preparations unfold amid a crowded social scene. Names include Metropolitan Hotel figures and local nobilities, with various events tied to the carnival in the Southern capital.
The Presbyterian Church of Orange presbytery met Tuesday evening with Rev BR Craikshank as moderator. Plans were approved for a marriage at Trundle, with services to be conducted by Rev AT RR iy nes WA. The Orange congregation reported progress with youth welfare duties and noted recent inductions, including a new pastorate in Watern Australia and a transition to Wellington.
Mrs Harry Bearrayn Ja is an inmate of Brantwood Private Hospital Ford with any attack of Ah Mu and Sy J 2 Pluwmery at the hotel Awereation. Melbourne relations claim she was moved for the same reason and not its reputation as the home of Australian engineering. The late Mr Travitt was renowned for his exhibits at the Royal Show and the Western exhibit will now be managed by Me G Trevitt Jun.
A legible fragment lists selections and names including Pantheon Royal Charter Pantheon and Manfred among Melbourne Stakes contenders. The note references Heats and handicaps and mentions sponsors and venues in a brisk race card style.
In Melbourne Cup coverage a candidate named The Banker is reported lame but may start while Limerick's condition shows slight improvement. WW hints at cautious optimism for both horses as bookmakers offer bets, with several days to go.
The article outlines an upcoming cricket match near the Kaine starting at 10:30 AM with players including A Gaggin Wolly and J Donduere. It notes a new AWah team forming for a Grlutted Cig event on November 14 and mentions a relayed game on November 7 where Canowhuira aims to beat Parkes. A rally is planned at the Forbew Ampouiariniy Wutqwutin to discuss the event.
Fragmented notice advertises a hatter business offering ready-made items and custom work. It mentions Williamy & Ca and Anston & Pratiiy as names, with references to low prices, spare parts, and a call for labor and materials.
In a bustling town report, The Lachlan emerges as a famed machine brand tied to honest value in groceries and stores. The piece notes a widow’s modest wealth, a reference to local prices for sheep and cattle, and mentions of vendors like Austen & Penlley’s. It highlights summer markets, currency values, and the community’s reliance on durable goods from Lachlan’s reputation.
A distorted OCR page lists film flashes and names like Cle White Binter and The Munkod Bele. Scattered phrases reference various performers, productions, and people including Anita Stowart and William, suggesting a collage of theater and film notes with unclear context.
Advertisers are warned of changes in copy. The notice explains new timing rules and the impact on publication schedules. It emphasizes careful preparation and adherence to the new guidelines to avoid delays and errors.
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