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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 12, 1919
Page
4
An architectural firm led by Mar Stewart Hodment announces plans to prepare designs and supervise works for central or other buildings within the district. The project aims to advance public services and facility development with new central facilities and related infrastructure.
Fragmentary OCR text listing names T E Drane and Practical Tailor with addresses Templar Street Forbes appears. No clear event or news fact.
Gadden, recently returned from World War I service, speaks to residents about reopening a resin jog business and advertising plans. He references old addresses on Rankin Street and promotes ideas for restoring local commerce and employment.
Reading is garbled with many misspellings. It references baskets and a maker or company, mentions proceeds going to the makers, and asserts some moderation or critique of the process. The overall meaning is unclear due to transcription errors.
On Wednesday last Meakin Turner and Keane conducted a clearing sale of a bale lot with Forbus assisting. The machinery plant was cleared at satisfactory prices with weather described as fair. sales totaled around 40 pounds with buyers attending the fair.
On Tuesday night a thief or thieves forced an entrance to the railway at Forbes station and took candles and other goods from the shop. Police have the matter in hand.
An unreadable old clipping mentions names and items in a garbled stream. It references Mr W A Foley and a deputy, a Jack snip e of Ligawamon, and a prolonged secret session with various unrelated phrases.
The article reports a property ownership transfer on the Marhdoh road. Mr D. How of Wert Pinina’ sells 3000 acres to Mr T F Tymmond who recently sold his Axle property on Banke Muradew road.
Mr Mh lM Frunfih, a senior electrical engineer, arrived in Foresthill for a committee briefing. He will confer with members on the plan for the day, with a full committee meeting hoped for at 2:30 pm at the Darunbyingie works.
A garbled 1811 wedding report notes the union of Mr and Mrs Olson at Hacrest Church Rawdwick. The bride was linked to ex superintendent Kenny, with family and guests described in misspelled lines. The article references attendants and the bringing of the bride to the altar.
Jottings detail sales for household furniture and effects by A. Reynolds on Wednesday next at Camp Hulk Read edge. Openings include Forbes Cove event morning sales and donations to a testimonial fund with multiple names and small sums. Also mentions new season booth, prices, and a forthcoming auction with local committee activity and attractions.
Fragmentary notices describe Mr Voynion asmith MLO arriving in Forbes on a Wednesday. The report mentions meetings near Pose Lawn and references several local individuals, including Mr Brabin of Canuslego and other figures tied to Forbes gasworks and Liverpool works, with war service notes and community events.
Forbes town hall featured Bishop Long and Rev Misttonne with a panel including Ray and Father Lynch. The talk traced Allied operations at Amiens, Bully, and Flandern, praising Australian troops and their 1917 1918 campaigns and the jubilee fund for clergy.
The program at the Méthediet Church event showcased Rev and Mrs Peacock with Mrs Peacock delivering a celebrated contralto and songs like The Dalla of Tr nege and Cooly Thro the Rye. Mr Pexsock faltered, causing a pause, while Mrs Searle and Miss Ballock drew praise for their performances.
Fragmentary wartime dispatch describes near end of World War I with references to German capitulation hopes and allied actions. Mentions officers and crowds reacting to potential ceasefire in late war months and the influence of leaders such as L. Peatock and Chaplain-Major Mather.
Lane Corporal Witt Bama son of Mr H. Bama of Porbm returned home yesterday after four and a half years abroad in CURVE and France. A large group greeted him with a charming bride pack to Porbe Daring Ale twrm. Private toad Dart trod the fightin tm CURVE and France, enduring long logt a day throughines of Ofcarches. The Bawa Doye tour included a long war service with all returning. Beet served two years Arthne and Wilt fourbreary and Richard four years.
Gunner F. Gunnor F. Nic Tvers, son of Mrn F. Wore of Forbes, traveled as a passenger from England aboard the Ulymeen, which docked at Ave Hall on July 22. Delays due to armistice prevented deployment, but he enjoyed leave visiting England, France, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany before heading to Sydney for Windinehwrge.
The brat wheel event, presented by Dr. M'Done, drew strong local support on a Wednesday with good attendance from several clubs. Scores listed show Eugowra Nok and Forbas as contenders. committee meets October 18 to discuss the matter.
A garbled listing shows donations received toward a post intrans fund at the Jomm ’oye Shire OMmeo. Names such as Ry Bayley Harvey Surply Sutton Tucker Sweeney appear with small amounts. exact figures are unclear due to OCR errors.
A cryptic recruitment notice asks for country needed to secure forty six thousand sheep. Mentions Forbes Munlidra or Malone as blotted sources. Signed by G L Williams, agent, Orange.
A classified notice requests purchase of a used Hammerlees Inn. Edward Weaver & Co of Forbes solicits offers from sellers.
Tenders are invited for internal alterations and planning method at the Forbes church. The site is J.T. Wood's Mee in Laghi an Btrest Tenderyeloke on Monday 6 October 1919. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. AW Wyndham, Fac of Trustese.
In loving memory of my dear husband Piercy Field who passed away on September 9 1916. He loved and is not forgotten. The day of All Saints is a quiet reminder that he rests with us in spirit. Forever in my heart I miss him deeply and will remember him always.
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