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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1919
Page
2
An architect named Mr Stewailt Adits invites public input on building plans and operations. The notice requests review of designs, specifications, and supervision details for a construction project. It emphasizes public access to the plans and the roles of responsible parties in inspection and control of the building work.
S readable text details a tailor shop on Templar Street Forbes run by T E Drane with mentions of clothing styles and patrons seen on site. The fragment references attire and stamps of a well dressed appearance, indicating a local tailor notice or advertisement in progress.
Arrangements were made for Captain When's visit in the afternoon to discuss the Peace Plan. The event is billed to reach Forbor this afternoon by air and will perform later in the day for Granfel. The meeting was presided over by AP Donnelly.
A damaged OCR fragment references names and places in a misread pattern. It mentions individuals and events in a vague civic or social context but lacks clear facts, dates, or a cohesive story to accurately summarize.
The text shows garbled OCR with mixed letters and broken phrases. It lacks clear names, dates, places, or events to identify a coherent news item. No discernible subject or outcome is present to summarize into a meaningful card.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions various names and places, including references to Huskie and PoE forum, with unclear events. The text lacks coherent narrative, dates, or identifiable actions, leaving only scattered proper nouns and detached phrases.
The meeting reviewed requests from the Electric Lighting Committee about undersea or underground telephones and pole removals. Officials noted the scheme was not yet completed and would begin in congested areas after a year, with capital costs and debt servicing outlined for the council.
A scrambled Sydney Tuesday cable reports tentative Allied lead and German economic talks. Notes Erzberger and Svinidt discuss proposals to channel goods between Britain and Germany, with mentions of Belgium and the United States amid war considerations.
Fragmented OCR reads struggle to name events while celebrating Corporal Smith of Til Siro for valued service. The piece references Vigustaville opus, Friday actions, and a broad wartime tone, noting local recognition amid crowd cheers and a hometown center stage.
Private Nan Noyte arrived yesterday after an absence of over five years. Private Boyle, back from the Forbes tenyear gap, claims to be in better form than when he left Tarbes. The records suggest a strict reentry, with details indicating fitness and forthcoming assignments.
An odd court report notes Thomas Goolagong facing charges after an incident on Tan Lin Street involving indecent language. He allegedly sought a drink at Forbes hotel but was confronted by a bystander and restrained. Goolagong admitted a drunken disturbance and pleaded guilty to related behavior.
The town noted Captain Thornton judged the draw and Prince Wood led with the dogs as new reports arrived from Sydney this week. News claimed Sergeant J H Waterhouse, son of J Wallace of Calarie, was in France with artillery units and returning home with a young English bride. At the war meeting of the Annae Sports Committee, discussions on aiding Newt Bray, injured in a sports accident, progressed toward a concert under Soldiers’ League auspices to raise funds with the committee aiding. Mr Janine Furdle, Forbes-Yumeen driver, is recovering after a road incident, with Sergeants M Furker and P Parker arriving in Porhea on a mission to Mr & Mrs W G Pawling. Mrs Parker, once Muriel Dawline, returned after serving in wartime Britain and France. The Kevles and families planned a mountain excursion, with Kerin likely away for a week or two.
The Commonwealth grants Porter council £600 for road work to be spent on a limited set of projects including Parkes road drainage repairs and works on Orange CW ra New Grenfall and Rod 11M roads. About six applications are in and more expected.
A Friday night gathering of the Yorden Terants and Citizens' Association approved a plan linked to the Peace Pirnie war sailor relief. A profit of £168 was reported from a Forbes event and funds were to be donated to defray expenses, with 4 percent raised for the charity. A town band contest fund was mentioned, with proceeds directed to a local hospital.
Fragmentary OCR shows names and addresses with scattered street mentions and household entries. The readable items include references to Wirner Keune division actions, Crocker Reymond Fire WemwTOW, and household counts at a street area. Missing context prevents full reconstruction of events or notices.
Benefit event announced for Thursday next the 25th instant in aid of town fund. The program includes a combat section with floats and a mysterious cast list. Admission prices noted as two shillings and one penny.
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