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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1912
Page
2
September 22 services by Forbys with young people's program at 3 and 7.0. September 29 services by Forben at 11 and 7.40, Diyraobalgie, and pn. Rev. J. McDowell to lead.
September church schedule shows Rev. A.W. Parton presiding at Forbes and Eugowra services with listed offerings and locations including Masdowbank and Sent. 29. Other entries note Forhes and Hey with 11 and 7.40 amounts.
The family of Mr WiklaN Harford and Fami wishes to express sincere thanks to Mr McDade and all their friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy during their recent bereavement.
A meandering OCR led column notes local events and personalities. Mentions whisky, Burrawhy station work, railway and lighthouse topics, social letters, and a theatrical show with scattered names and figures. ends with references to a public lecture and oblique mentions of local figures and incidents.
A jagged collection of local items mentions a carnival poster, a theft case at Birra wan Station, a girl found guilty with probation, road repairs, a metal theft on the road to a railway station, a hotel incident with a fire, and a legal case granting a show permit.
The court charged several individuals with varied offenses including loitering and intoxication. Moloney faced arrangements and escape terms, Walley contested a charge of redistributing funds, and Bailey was ordered jailed until restitution. Kelly pleaded guilty to riotous behavior at Athlon Hotel. Dixon faced drunkenness and public indecency charges with fines imposed.
Henle Meoghae Auateatinn Umht weights contest in London as Mofeared Mott Wells defends the heavyweight title in the British Empire championship bout.
Local items recount visits by Master Jack Mannery to Forbes and Sydney, social gatherings at Kilbonnte, a surprise party for Miss Kuttiven Fogarty at the Commercial Hotel, and friends traveling from Halliday to Sydney. The piece mentions measles, a death notice for John Maurice Hurford, and community updates from Forbes with notes on births, marriages, and local officials.
A dated notice promote Brook’s Pictures presented at Feltay Hall tonight with a mix of features including a visiting card act and dramatic honeymoon journey. Performances list Dr. Browdiont and A Reynolds among the participants, with a program comprising comedy and mystery acts.
A censaiy report details numerous crossings and charges involving livestock. Notable entries include 800 sheep at Grave Anhoson, and 4400 sheep under Dowly in charge at Correwobili ty, with multiple owners and handlers listed.
A correspondence column reveals a Parkes meeting on a joint Liberal and Farmers movement to select a parliamentary candidate. Delegates from Forbes Parkes Peak Tongingley and Tomingley clashed, refusing to back a joint ballot, while Crowhurst and others criticized perceived party factions and called for clear representation and a united Liberal stand.
On Sunday afternoon the Public Works Committee at Clear 1118 heard argument regarding a moving protest on the South Laghlan line toward Forestrom Why Rock. The assembled group claimed the journey to the airport would proceed after the trunk route at Cowra railway died.
Fragmentary note suggests creating ballot papers for the next federal election and verifying the ballot papers. It mentions a need to vary or verify nation ballot papers as part of the electoral process, but details are unclear.
Fragmented golf results list players and scores with unclear names and numbers. Key figures include Lindasy and Flannery with partial scores near 60 and 70, plus other names like Summers and Burpee. The scene suggests a round summary but details are incomplete.
The Local Land Board for the Land district of Forbes to hold a court session at Forbes on 25 September 102 for the determination of capital value. Attending are Morton, Shanahan, and a list of assessors and partners from Ol O, Chariton, and Jones Bros. SLAIN UNDER THE PP. Aor HD. and FA.
A historical notice notes an 1918 proceeding at 10 a.m. on a specified date concerning the enclosure of a road and an extension of tenancy appraisal. Names and place markers appear in the fragmentary text, including references to Waugen and Ashhtentoam. The document cites an 1012 date for construction and rent action, with various garbled identifiers and references to legal terms.
Fragmentary report from a divorce court noting Justice Gordon handling a case involving a party named Hite Frapans Roa and John Hows on grounds of dexertion. Marriage reportedly occurred in February 1407 near Parkow with a formal formality referenced by His Honor.
Mr T Waddell told Cowra residents that the Government plans a complete policy overhaul aimed at increasing taxation to the point of condemnation. He urged comprehensive reform from end to end to support this approach.
Sydney Hospital in Sydney on Tuesday announced plans for additions and alterations estimated to cost 2 160,000. The project, prepared for the facility, outlines construction details and funding scope.
Wellington New Zealand Federation of Lunar appeals to Se Whor unions across the Dominion for a general strike as a protest against a rising policy.
Sydney readers receive a fragmented note about Holley Stonewigs and the Beaty family. It mentions sending a new Roman Catholic school initiative and references Pronent Ot ellidren, with scattered phrases about the people and local institutions.
Commonwealth Bank Avibourne announces a war devoatcee totaling £221,000 across its agencies. The notice appears in Tuesday records, detailing allocations and disbursement actions by the bank amid wartime requirements.
In Melbourne on Tuesday the jury concluded the collision was caused by the condition of driver Campbell. The verdict found no negligence by Campbell himself, attributing fault to the overall railway conditions and surrounding factors.
The excerpt notes substantial increases to salaries for the Speaker or Chairs of committees and related personnel, with provisions proposed to expand compensation. Specific figures or names are not clearly legible in the fragment.
Sydney reports delays in Wenacheer deliveries as the Auditor's report remains unfunded. Officials note that nearly every department has requested budget reductions and deficit actions while awaiting allocations.
Readable fragment notes the New Zealand Rugby League selection for remaining tour matches. Mentions Wates and a Twicesenta unit as part of the tour, with unclear phrasing about dates and opponents. The report is incomplete but indicates ongoing selections for the tour.
A Sydney session on the Bursaries Act drew a large crowd as speakers outlined the measure. Details remain scarce but officials emphasized bursary allocations would support students in need and promote access to education across the region.
Floodwaters engulf Victoria Melbourne on Tuesday delivering widespread damage as families endure inundation. Prisoners reportedly drift behind walls while residents seek aid and supplies as rivers swell and roads vanish under rising water.
Melbourne yesterday saw a billiard contest start with Vermon and Lindryni facing Harversoyy on Line Avion street. The latest score indicated Harversoyy in second place with 740 points, while Melbourne's Sam and 16,000rp participants were noted in the crowd.
Wellimetony N defeats Thine Burnie in Sydney for featherweight title. New Zealand turn is knocked out in the seventh round.
A fragment from a 19th century report discusses land ownership under colonial authority. It notes a percentage claim by a governing body and mentions distribution rules under the law, with references to local commissioners and land tenure. The readable portion hints at control by wealth authorities and land surveys, but the details are incomplete.
North and south of Lachlan evidence taken by public works committee discusses railway extensions from Canowindra toward Fugowrs and Goolagong to open up undeveloped country. Testimony from Canowindra to Goolagong shows farmers expect wheat crops and sheep farming to benefit. committee notes large tracts of land ready for cultivation and potential economic growth.
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