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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1917
Page
2
A fragmentary newspaper ad segment from The Forbes Advocate lists Tuesday and Friday room notices and an advertisement section. The readable text hints at events and bookings with scattered numbers, times, and names but is too incomplete to identify a clear event or outcome.
A brief notice describes upcoming screenings at the Olympic Picture Palace this week. Dorothy, Gitt, and a star billed as The Funfighter appear in shows with Wednesday Thursday dates and evening features.
An OCR damaged passage references a show with scattered names and fragmented lines. It mentions Forbes, individuals such as O'NeiIhy Len Seve and CheplOIE, and hints at a show area while lacking clear events or outcomes.
Sydney Saturday meeting with the Service Committee heard Mr Ry D Meagher interview a party. Mr Pliffer stressed that the Wen mike review system and the card system affect workers. The Arbitration Court may amend the law to ease disputes while maintaining neutrality amid industrial grievances.
Officials outline intentions to honor pledges and praise cooperative spirit. Sidner Moying Mr Fuller speak of government honoring commitments and avoiding vindictiveness toward Indigenous groups. Mentions of railway grievances and a delegation board decision are noted amid damaged text.
Fragmented passage notes volunteers at Tarongm Park and a call to hand railway management to the secretariat amid a strike. Mentions Mr Bewby and public anger, with unclear dates and many garbled words.
In Jemalung Shire Council, Councillor Lin opposed backing the government resolution amid ongoing strikes. Councillors KMart and Brown urged unity, arguing the proposal serves the community. the motion carried as towns prepare for a potential August end date with substantial wartime costs noted.
In Cromer a coroner returned an open verdict in the death of Florence Wload at Uyana, indicating the circumstances of the killing remain unresolved. Police investigations continue as authorities assess available evidence and paths for further inquiry.
Carson Ltd reports no safes of hides skins or tallow held in Sydney. Some consignments have landed in store and will be offered next week via catalogues. Arrangements made for safe delivery of all goods at the mailway with careful in-store handling.
Fragmentary notice describes stock supplies sought after a vigorous sale at Homebush last Thursday. Wary buyers from suburban and rural areas competed, with unclear figures and dates, while authorities urged restraint as the government appeals for orderly handling of stock quantities.
Market report notes wool prices and yard conditions in Sydney with references to government grading and varying prices. Mentions fluctuating demand, delivery issues, and changes in tonnage and shipments. Describes activity at the market including buyers and sellers, with occasional references to consignments and packing items.
A representative of the American Film Co. bought the goodwill of the Olympic Picture Palace after its disposal by Ourain Pieris. The sale figure was not disclosed.
The notice lists weights for the first day of racing and nominations for the second day. It notes a Friday opening, premium entries, and the planned operations of the jockeys, with emphasis on the best horses in the country and the event at the prawnalma.
Report lists results from the Farewell Pony Handicap and related races. Names such as Elizabeth Bentley Kate Mar Callohe Gurida Thurlee Thurles and Mone appear among riders and horses with various placings and times, highlighting a crowded field and key performances like The Motor, Rockabye, and Lady Argyte.
The letter from Antone Bassett laments misprints and misidentifications in Forbes Times. It complains of confusing references to voluntary workers and city figures. The writer urges the acting premier Fuller to correct errors and address housing claims and temporary shelters.
Fragmentary OCR line hints at bowls and players, mentions Imudicap shuttle and two or three names with unclear dates. No coherent event or achievements readable.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a Wednesday and Saturday section with horse or boat race terms, names, places, and timings. The garbled lines reference Hawkland v Math and Bemis Inn events, with mentions of travelers and merchandise like Peppermint Cure. No coherent outcome or solid facts emerge.
A garbled entry lists numerous contenders and misread horse names for a novice handicap and related races. The readable items reference Bunny Buck, Admiral Dawe, Lord Rive, Master Jacats, and other horses with unclear spellings, alongside venues Mine Park and Temple Galena.
A dispatch from the front reports heavy raids on coastal Dover and inland positions. German forces push near Bresto and Sagugneux Beaumont while Allied artillery clashes intensify along the Meuse. Casualties include soldiers and civilians. Russian forces reportedly retreat from Rien.
Local councilors discussed installing river refuges after a petition noted the value of flood readouts. Support came from Sly and Newel, Bray, B tary, Mellay, and others, with Edward Weaver & Co. to receive and distribute the refuge materials to residents.
Forbes secured a two point win over the Mugs after a hard fought game. C Clifford launched a passing rush to Cronin then Meagher, while Doyle and Wauuley contributed in defense and offense. In the afternoon Ranbley defeated Mate havers by eight, with Well, Ford, Morrison, and Foley among the standouts.
Fragmented OCR lists dates and venues across Australia with many unreadable names. It mentions shows in September and October, venues such as Randwick and Randwick areas, and references to cities like Canberra Sydney and Melbourne with scattered tour dates and times.
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