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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR yields a jumble of phrases about eggs for setting, wipe horned items, a host named Frias, and scattered words like Sydney, Knode Island, birds, and an advocate omen. No coherent event or names form a clear news item.
AML peewoos found showtime on Stihnry property at Manning to be ringerwlen with respect in per sons MCann.
A notice from Replomburgh announces a Bogan Gate dance titled Phy dance to ls Hela in altt of the Bogan tale. The event is set for Wednesday night with the date listed as September 10th.
The usual monthly meeting of the chamber will be held in Corneil Drummers tomorrow night. Discussion will cover the Saturday half holiday issue and related topics.
Classified tender notice requests bids for a clearance project with several garbled names and locations. Call for submissions to the office, with a reward offered for return of missing information.
Fragments describe complaints about loud jets at a big office. Text mentions police interaction, a chairperson, and rising costs with campers referenced. The legible parts suggest a disturbance issue causing inconvenience and ongoing attention.
A special committee will review a proposed rise in charges by the Sanitary Service branch. The council considered the matter at a meeting and set Friday evening for further discussion. Local officials led the inquiry into the proposed rate hike.
Tax returns discussed amid broad topics. mentions coronation, inquiries, and social events. Dated September 7, 1920, the page references legal and civic matters with scattered references to dances and verdicts, reflecting a lively but unclear summary of current affairs.
The Rural Industries Board outlines steps to help farmers, including enabling cultivation and providing assistance while noting a shift in operations. It mentions the Central Women depot provision and a plan to discontinue run depots, with price changes per ton and gate costs reflected.
DVNNS PLAINS MUTTON is praised in the Advocate for recent butchery on Antams Plains near Sathuret. The report notes Layyns Plains as notable for its good meat, with displays and attention drawn to the establishment. It states the butchery paid £270 per hundred for 100. 500 head were offered, with owners Coles and Kevin linked to DNA n. Photographs accompany the item.
A fragmentary weather note reports a further good rain in Unla district accompanied by thunder and lightning. The text lists place names and numbers that are unclear, including Forbes, Bugowre burra, Weelon, Womola, Moobokg, Yerta Yerra, and Condobelin with varied figures. The record remains partially garbled.
The Metday town council discussed inoculation policy and its effectiveness against typhoid. Clerk Mink noted past typhoid cases, no confirmed cases after inoculation, and aldermen planned to contact a medical firm to carry out needed investigations.
Wilt ducks are being bred and may hollow trees in Forbes district. Authorities warn against shooting ducks to avoid police action after reports of a weekend shooting spike. Public sympathy backs lawfulness and caution.
A fragmentary notice announces the impending sale of a well-known property called Wome aiong near Forken, including freehold assets and a splendid homestead with improvements. The dissolution of partnership in the firm of 1 faatdian and Co Hw is cited, with Balward Waager in Co and W.K. Guyusey Sent listed as the nominees for the invitation.
A fragmentary review notes Strand Theatre shows including The Leeson and a second feature titled Vendence. It mentions photoplay acts, a cast list with Oliver Thomas, and a mystery hero in a Crime drama with daring feats and a chase for birth secrets.
A lively Friday event at Town Hall featured a 190k pave function honoring Mr and Mrs Newell and Miss Moloney. SalIy Naty led attendees in dancing with Aeret's orchestra, while Mr Thomas praised Matron McMahon and the joint secretaries for a great evening. The crowd applauded Newell and Moloney for gifts and thanks were extended by Mr Newell and Mrs Moloney.
A fragmentary notice from a local issue reports a ceremonial event titled Town Myth celebrated amid a naval notation. The report references a gathering of we-hearers and vettlowen with Manne ll as a key figure or organizer in the unusual installation.
The telegraph reports 416,000,000 contributed to a loan, with New South Wales total near ERITNO. Discussion hints at extended subscription time and a forthcoming ministerial taxation plan. Ministers hint at a forty-four hour work week while other notes cover crime, cricket tragedy, and weathered local incidents.
Residents of Forbes gathered Friday night as the Forbes Lahunieival Coungl convened. The mayor announced renewed support for longtime aldermen, toasted past service, and highlighted local civic figures including ex-alderman G. lsbinson and Captain J.M. Hetty. The gathering noted contributions from Mary’s Church, Beatrice Mason, and C. Beddoss amid broader town affairs and plans for charity events benefiting Forbes Hospital.
A garbled excerpt recalls a hilltop game with players like Reynolds and Seago, mentioning names such as Tanner and Purl. The muddled text references a 200 gpmetitian and a 750 tally, with mentions of a night promenade and a topTOR storyline, leaving much unclear but hinting at a local youth recreation.
A municipal council meeting discussed a proposed ratepayer agreement and the finance committee's plan for six to eight weeks of further review. Mayor Austen and council members reviewed bids, with emphasis on protecting ratepayers and possible 20 cent increases while avoiding ad hoc changes. The session addressed a potential public directive and named participants in the debate.
Hazy report notes possible changes and delays in a prisoner transfer or trial process. Mentions a person named M Cunn and Hawkins street, with vague references to a public event at a location on Wear street and a warning about costs or penalties.
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