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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
3
A shooting accident at Runowya on Kalirday tat killed Frank Wor ton aged TH years. While he was near Man dagery Creek he aimed a pea rifle at a bird, the gun exploded when a branch caught the trigger. The bullet entered his mouth and he died after walking about a hundred yards.
A fragmentary report describes a pony treated by Mr J Sturt Sia lait and given a remarkable cure after days of illness. The account mentions Camp Hin and Mr Curtis, detailing a difficult recovery and a hopeful outcome for the young animal amid uncertain health.
The Parkes School of Arts held a community reading and library distribution event with teachers and locals like Messire Th Be boy ond Sully Wilettend and Hon. pressurer in attendance. Speakers discussed expanding book access, updating volumes, and aligning services with the institute’s aims while noting fanfare from Phox akourll and other town contributors.
Fragmentary text shows a fashion or shopping note with dates and quantities but lacks clear names, places, or events. No coherent event or entities to summarize beyond a listing of potentially prices or dates.
For August the Forbes weather note records almost no rain with two rare rainless years in a 40 year span. In September rainfall also dips to low points, prompting farmers to anticipate in the near term. Crop outlook remains cautious as arid conditions continue to affect farming.
Voter turnout details and candidate names appear amid a damaged OCR, outlining parties Liberal Labor and others, with references to polling places and subdivision names. The text hints at election procedures, roll calls, and local ballot logistics while containing numerous garbled phrases and unclear dates.
The text describes a disorganized account from Forbes Bowling Green noting inept early efforts, influential locals like A. Baldvek, and a push toward a project with unclear outcomes. It references Mr. Charlen Fayralter and Woopona connections, emphasizing local toil and skepticism about progress.
Judge Behotes presided as John Davie and Arthur AUClonetan received two year terms and hard labor for charges including theft and breaking and entering. George Carroll, a colored man, faced related accusations of stealing from Narrows Park. Jane Willow Hines was detained after an indecent assault on Linda Dawa in Cano windin on May 4.
Latest telegraphic notes from Sydney report unemployment rising as factory output dips while rail and road projects face curtailment. Mentions Oxford shooting, railway workers protests, health minister’s budget delay, Senate candidate Pratten on retrenchment, August revenue uptick, a revolver death, and war-related supply constraints.
Fragmentary OCR summary notes an extended ceremonial garden display with Amaranth and flowers in red yellow and green. Mentions Mower Mitten, Mond, and references to a throne, honor, and fernlike foliage. Contains garbled lines about leaves, color, and a painting-like tableau with various plants and names possibly from a horticultural page.
McLean and Co orange property salesmen advertise wheat Parma for silo from zero to twenty six lat levee at 604 per acre. Orange for Cheap Farms Orchards grading land. Send for full particulars.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a Wednesday sale event in September with items from a military camp and various vendors. Names and places are garbled, but references to an auction, street, and multiple product categories suggest a community sale or fair listing with assorted goods and activities.
An advertisement describes a visit of a skilled surgeon to Sydney and Melbourne, listing women’s health complaints and treatments. It promotes the Orange Lily treatment and various remedies, claiming relief from headaches backache stomach pain and other female ailments. The tone mirrors late 19th or early 20th century medical advertising.
The Local Land Boards issue notices detailing provisions of the Crown Land AGE. The document cites a court reference and lists names including SHELTON as chairman and Coral Lani Hoard as an office holder. Date markers appear as 21st September and an August entry, with unclear locality.
A fragmented ad lists lace and embroidery novelties with references to George Nash and various lines. It notes trends from regions and hints at new items from a long-standing supplier, with dated styling cues and promotional language.
Fragmentary OCR lists Church of England services for Monday and Sunday after Trinity. Mentions Rev G Rae at Overston and Rev Ad Garin at Taputt with times around 10 am and 70 qm.
A fragmented notice from Waren mentions a Presbyterian church related endowment and a late afternoon meeting. It hints at participants or leaders including Rev and MLA, with unclear details about date, place, and actions. The legible parts reference a 2.60 pm time.
Readable fragments list church services for September with Reverends Wedgts Dargobalete and Reyy Joa at Woodhouse and other times noted. Details are partial and unclear for full schedule and locations.
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