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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1921
Page
2
Fragmentary notice mentions a gent's overcoat reward for information leading to a suspect linked to a Saturday night incident between Ea Trackett and Black near a bar. Authorities seek help identifying the thief and returning the garment.
A fragmented note references Alp W Huth and Fanger during May 1984 rallying supporters of the wgrantt Raute. It mentions a plan to travel to the School of Aran and a time around 7.40 pm.
Friday program lists a 70 minute Mousion Lecture. Savvy services begin 11 am and 7 20 pm led by Rev Ty Taylor from Wallington.
A fragmentary note describes the delivery of various machinery items to Forbex by Mr W Peryus. The text is incomplete and offers limited context about quantities or purposes.
Verbalized motorists hear that a Teduction Mm price applies to Bowzer Benzine supplies in bulk. Friday next, prices drop by a fraction per case for benaing but no reduction on certain pumps and hoses.
At a community event in Le Med, residents gathered for a tree planting. Ab Keane highlighted favored oranges while participants judged the augur gums and noted the popularity of the new plantings among youngsters and locals.
A committee meeting was held regarding Rifle Club events at Parkes on Wednesday of the current week. Attendees included Lachlan, Barker, and Kowra, with Minogue noted for school involvement and a 7 o’clock evening call for the public notice.
In the Portes area a church official will address parishioners on Sunday and Monday regarding lakefront and western extend areas during the pastor’s absence. Masons Jr are honored next Friday evening to conduct services with morning and Sunday events, plus an afternoon session at Sand Hills.
Fragmentary reminiscence recalling a scene near Griefell and Humpaldry with references to local names Samuel Glase King of Butbatury and the Duke of the Lachlan River. Mentions a sawmill and a social gathering with gifts and songs, capturing a familiar regional setting.
A mystery play billed as hypnotism driven features a tense plot with a prominent female lead. The production by AL Warne, staged at the Strand Theatre, promises romance and danger alongside a slate of supporting acts and musical interludes.
A large cattle sale at Orange attracted many buyers from Sydney and Victoria. The auction featured 2800 Durium Shortiors of various ages fetched about £1 per head, with prices running 20 to 25 percent higher than recent sales.
At Felday meeting Alderman Pabter proposed preparing an estimate to clear a strip across the railway line and drain land to form an aerodrome near the Globe Hatnl. Captain Lee of the Aviation Department supported using the site as a landing field, with private machines paying a rent and petrol supplies arranged locally. The council backed the plan unanimously, signaling a potential stopover between Sydney and Broken Will.
The fragment discusses a recent Sydney wedding and references a school magazine titled Tile Acacia. It shifts to horse racing betting, naming favorites for the Rpsom Handicap and the Metropolitan, with horses such as Derby, Furhloun, Wyndham, Gilray, Gambler's Gold, and Australian Sun among those mentioned.
A report discusses calls for drastic government action on an economy issue. The debate cites Mr D. A. Nicolas and Mr Atcarns supporting strong measures, while critics fault a cabinet believed to lack country knowledge and vision for reforms.
A fragmentary reminiscence describes baked fish in clay and a feast with words like tarte and caspara. The playful scene includes a work party near Porbes and a colony of Kinge' Neuts, with hungry diners debating dishes.
Fragmentary note discusses Nanwat value in tailoring and a bargain we can take today 10 the purchase of wool. The text mentions why rationing is evident and underscores constraints on fabric supply and pricing.
The Diggers set a loan target of 8600 pounds for Forbin and district. A Saturday warning urged subscriptions and noted officials Mr A U Peppercorn and C F Lada would continue collecting payments if the total was not reached. Investors were promised a hoped for rise in sowing profits despite the debt realties facing the district.
The Forbes region reports on social events and staff changes. Mr Denison Logan recovers from illness. wedding of OgnBld Tad hedge and Urned Nevin. staff reallocations include Mr Haynes and Mr Davies leaving Forbes posts. Captain Roy King coordinates travel gossip while a Scottish link hints at a family tie through correspondence.
Market report shows strong buyer interest at Monday’s opening with advances of five to ten in some bids. Ordinary to good grades sold slowly as speculation and dull demand weighed on prices amid unsettled market conditions.
The obituary notes Medel Charles Clift aged 78 collapsed and died en route to Forbes hospital yesterday afternoon, while being transported by Mr Morgan of Greronstatik. He had worked at Queron for fourteen years and recently planned to retire. One daughter survives, residing at Gonaling Gap. The funeral will leave the hospital at 2.30 this afternoon. Interment follows in the Church of England cemetery.
Mr John Sutton aged 68 died at Parkes hospital Saturday morning after internal illness. He leaves a grown family including John Sutton, Robert Button, and Charles Button of Rugowni, with daughters Mrs O’Keeto Pullabooka and others in Bus gowrn Forbes and Junée. Interment at Church of England cemetery.
A patchwork of scattered items from a local issue notes elections in Sydney with Labor's W H Lama becoming Lord Mayor by a margin of 2607, mentions of business openings, machinery depots, and export forecasts. It also reports market conditions for sheep and lambs, rainfall, dog sightings, and local ads for clothing, boots, and drapery.
Advert reads that cough mixture can be made at home with simple ingredients MBENZO water and other components. It promises relief for coughs colds and sore throats and claims low prices from 12 to 11 shillings for a bottle.
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