Fragmentary Plain Language Notice
OCR reads a damaged local notice with unreadable names and dates. The readable fragments mention a hand opened din and ira aly ser slate le, preventing clear extraction of action or entities.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1927
Page
3
OCR reads a damaged local notice with unreadable names and dates. The readable fragments mention a hand opened din and ira aly ser slate le, preventing clear extraction of action or entities.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a late sale, linen and inventory terms, and names unclear. Reads like a historical notice or commercial entry with scattered references to a buyer or seller and a transaction time, but essential details are unreadable.
The Forbes and District Cricket Association met at Flannery's Hotel with Mr. George Tickner chairing. A full report praised the season while debating whether to continue the association and how to structure the Kelly Cup and Grinsted Cup competitions amid calls for stricter rules and clearer player clearances.
The Hospital Committee discussed an article from The Advocate about industrial collections to fund hospital services. A. A. Maya outlined the plan noting incentives for employee contributions, while critics warned it could undermine voluntary giving. A sub-committee of Watson Smith Pryor was formed to report next meeting.
A reader withdraws statements on a correspondence titled Scenes of Barbarism and signs off as M. BR. WHITAKER. The notice appears amid a local ad for Austen and Pratley offering new men’s wear and urging readers to try the store for show wear needs.
Limerick, the undisputed turf champion, overcomes Beauford in the HI Stakes and wins the Hill Stakes. Attention shifts to Limerick’s short Metropolitan price as Gothle and Amounis race for placings. Rosehill Cup sees Pantheon defeat Bacchus, while Gold Thread wins the Rosehill Hurdles at 12 to 1. Multiple trainers including Paddy Power and Bill Wadehog prep horses for upcoming meetings with plans for Norroming and the Gold Cup.
Eugowra defeated Woonoons 17 sets to IL in the Hawke Shield semi final and will meet Willowdene in the final next Sunday at a venue named Woonoons. Bonnie Doon defended the Hawke Cup by 14 sets to 7 against Eugowra with Railway winning 17 to 14 at home. Grenfell eyes a second attempt at Bonnie Doon next Sunday at Forbes.
Local cricket moves from winter mothballs to 1027 28 season as Colts prepare for opening match against Forbes at No 1 ground 8 pm. Coltes seek renewed drive after last season and aim to defend the Hawke Cup with Grenfell Juniors looming November events.
At last night’s meeting the Town Improvement Committee discussed launching a garden competition in October. Mr. Sweet urged keeping the idea alive with two classes for entrants, addressing entry from renters and small gardens. A subcommittee was formed to set prizes and finalize rules for the two sections.
Shire of Weddin invites tenders to construct a timber beam bridge over Tyngong Creek at Roberts Crossing one mile from Brundah Riding. Tenders close Friday Tth October 1927 with a £0.00 preliminary deposit. Plans available at Grenfell Shire Office or from Shire Clerk R J Walker. Grenfell 17/8/27.
At 3 pm council chambers the weekly business includes CWA effort for the District Hospital on October 2. The Forbes Howling Club annual meeting is set for Monday September 26 at 8 pm in Connell Chambers. Notice of motion fixes annual subscription at £3 3s plus a 1s playing fee on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Tenders for 300 cubic yards of clean sharp sand close noon September 20 1927.
Australian Labor Party officials Edward Riley jun MHR and Hon A C G Willis MLC will address public meetings from the Monument. Riley speaks Thursday September 22 at pm and Willis speaks Sunday September 26 at pm. Mayor presiding. Secretary F B Smith.
The D B O Connor Musical Comedy Co will open a season in Forbes on September 24 at the Town Hall. The Forbes Advocate prides itself on quality printing and urges readers to value good printing as a wise investment.
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