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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
5
The readable lines show a fragmented plea or praise with phrases about preaching and joy. Names, places, and concrete actions are not discernible. context and details are too garbled to extract a clear event or person.
Parkes residents heard updates on a central recruiting drive for the Calare division and a war loans campaign opening with a mayoral rally. The district prepared for 1061 shares in a local cooperative while police court actions and road safety incidents dominated a busy week.
Flynn, over 70, charged with car matty knowing Wild Pearly Germen and others testified. The case involves alleged attendance at the Parkes show and a young girl born 1902. The defense claimed innocence. Flynn committed for trial at Porbes Sessions with bail set at £40.
Fragmentary Sunday church schedule lists several service times and names including Worhes, Syms, Marton, Louris Porte, and Swyny. Indicates lantern service and two nam-Rov events with morning and afternoon offerings amid unclear OCR.
Sydney's Leading Optician at Wankin Street Livery Stables advertises a September 11 visit to the Albion Hotel. The garbled text mentions SURLY PRESTON and a stallion in foal with unclear details about services and timing, attributing to PAUDE PRESTON proprietor.
A cryptic note references Corporal T. M. Olsen and a dramatic escape tale tied to Forbes, with mentions of a dative of Forbes and a Sydney photo. The readable fragments suggest a wartime or military feature appearing in an August issue, but the exact event and context remain unclear from the garbled text.
Gordon Sayers faced trial in Forbes Court on Tuesday for dangerously driving a motor car at Rankin Street intersection. Witnesses described speeds of 20 to 45 miles per hour, with pedestrians nearby and vehicles traveling in the area. Sayers pleaded not guilty as Moloney acted for him and Constable McPherson detailed the case. The court heard about the distance driven, crosswalk actions, and inspector observations, with Sayers alleged to have driven past the crossing before slowing.
Fragmentary OCR shows piano listings and trade references. Mentions Mignon piano and Mahler instruments, with scattered notes on brands, prices, and suppliers. The legible bits suggest a period ad page focused on instruments, dealers, and sale prompts.
Proceedings reveal Pearce failed to attend work without leave or excuse causing delays at the mill. Pearce claimed illness and family duties, while Stinson and Broderick explained lost shifts and overtime payments. The court ordered Pearce to pay a 1 fine plus costs, with evidence of arranging replacement workers and back wages.
The wedding of Miss Nellie Davis of Forbes to Mr Matthew Breen of Sydney took place at Lawyonce's Roman Catholic Chapel Forbes on a Wednesday. The bride wore a seville crepe gown with embroidered trimmings and the bridal party included her sister as bridesmaid. The groom’s procession featured Mr Leslie Davis and Mr Toraph Davis as best men. The reception occurred at the Allen Hotel with Mayor and aldermen in attendance. The couple will reside in Sydney and were feted with numerous presents and flowers.
A garbled notice references a wheat company and agents Moore, Brooke & Co. It notes boxes or stations and names Northes, Rid Bent, Boyd, Tarsona, and others in an attention request to forward actions. The fragment lacks clear dates or outcomes but implies a formal account or shipment notification.
An old newspaper fragment mentions White Pine and Tar cough syrup amid a busy market scene with various vendors. It notes locations such as Wall Waters and a Pate Pharmacy and references figures and places like New York and Virginia.
Classified note offers oak wardrobes chests sideboards and dressers plus nickel plated hinges and wire nut bronzes. Includes dining pieces and general furniture sale details with quantities and contact hints.
Fragmentary text shows Augherty found and Barer mentioned, but many words are garbled. The readable items suggest a report linked to Augherty and Barer with unclear context and missing specifics about action, date, or location. The fragment leaves the event and outcome uncertain.
A damaged OCR fragment provides sparse items including rabbit skins and scattered phrases. The readable portions suggest a local notice or brief containing names and short actions, but most text is illegible. The fragment lacks coherent events, dates, or clear entities to form a definite news item.
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