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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
6
The report gives a garbled tribute to local figures and leaders, noting past positions and earnestness. It mentions a Souths Lot supporter and a fundraiser or gathering, with references to empathy and bereavement among community members.
Our correspondent reports a wet Wednesday night with six tenths of rain and heavy clouds, spoiling plans as salt crops show signs of failure. Mrs Funny Crowe returns home after a fortnight away, unable to attend the Parkes show due to travel to Condobolin for a sister’s care.
Fragmented OCR lists names, places, and events in Bedgerabong area including restaurations and individuals such as Smythe, Smythe on HH, Kenpo, Mor Alo, and others. It mentions dates, times, and various local notices with scattered details and partial phrases. The text remains unclear but signals a community record or notice page.
The piece reflects a divided stance among Benn settlers on politics with Ug Ale Kelly as a focal point. It notes strong opposition from a broad segment, a sense of loyalty to the democratic side, and doubts about recent leadership shaping welfare for women. It mentions a local figure and concerns about recent shifts in quarter loyalties.
A chaotic but lively school picnic at Wowinga Dragon features country games, a tug of war, races for girls and boys, and postevent ceremonies. Students, teachers, and parents applaud winners as organizers praise neighborhood spirit and participation.
The report notes a canceled Burns managerial appointment amid alleged unfair treatment and mentions a boxing bout where Burns, at ten, defeated Arthur Pelkey, with John Liner suffering a quick knockout. The piece also references amateur horse racing on October 16 and a long list of race entrants and forthcoming events at Coombamble and Melbourne venues.
An article in the Sydney Daily Telegraph discusses resites in the Dunedoo district in New South Wales. The Lawson subdivision is to be offered on September 11 and a reprint of the deal will be supplied to interested buyers via auctioneers Hain and Seuright of Sydney or Sellar and Quodling of Cooma.
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