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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1921
Page
5
Wednesday night the Villigraph theater presents Dead Men Tell No Tales a sensational program of Tunille Mystery Love Suspense and action. Filmed in general work puladadry plus iy with APPi ng Fuley.
Classified notice seeking workers at East Malvern Victoria listing pay details and contact info. Mentions names and locations including GILPIN and CANNON with unclear terms and a lottery reference.
Notice invites applications from Mrs A Smith for a Wood Vegetable Garden irrigation plant under reasonable terms. Eligible bidders may submit proposals by stated deadline with details of qualifications and rates.
Members of the Striekland family in Dowling Street Forbes disposed of their interest in the cordial business to Air Gy 1 Crom of the Globe Hotel who becomes sole proprietor. Subscriptions closed Monday night with thirty five applications or bonds at Portes and total subscriptions amounting to £6680. The Forbes quota stood at £5500, making the overall target around £8100.
In Sydney Tuesday the NSW billiard championship concluded with Shuler defeating Turner to claim top honors. The winner’s box and related scores were recorded as 6, 40, and 3 with details limited by the damaged text.
A school picnic took place on Wednesday in the North Porbwn region with a large attendance. The event was well organized and ran smoothly, ending without incident.
Canowindra show week events ran Tuesday and Wednesday with high attendance. Organizers report strong turnout and the Treiew crowd meeting high standards, calling it one of the best shows ever held in Canowindra.
The Gallipoli Strutters, a popular troupe, will present another performance at Forbes town hall on Monday evening. Members of G Company plan a lively show, promising strong entertainment value.
A fragment describes a debate among four Presbyterians and Aldermen about how to vote on a Railway Cricket Club application for Sunday use of Notton Park after church services. It mentions Alderman Keame and others, with uncertain quotes and phrasing.
The record outlines a city council loan proposal with a debenture of 100 pounds and a 6 year repayment plan. It notes annual payments of about 6 pounds 14 shillings and a total yield around 40 pounds with redemption terms and interest expectations.
A well-known optician from 420 Evege Street Sydney plans visits to Trugdlo Tullamore Vollenhan Pinel Hogan Gate Porbon and Bo kowin on set dates making a round trip. The article notes dates and sequence of towns but details are partially obscured. The piece reads as a travel itinerary for the professional.
The Strand Theatre presents The Inside of the Cup tomorrow night a tale of love that startled the choosin public with a full supporting programme including Sack Bennett's untitled comedy Pwbbling in Art Monday night Tom Mix stars in The Untamed a wild tale of a demon dog and a shambling wedding plus the Jost City episode and Bead Men There is also a Vikagraph feature coming Wednesday
An aircraft crash near Yabiren Station during Lin month left Captain Lee badly injured with múltiple wounds and facial injuries. The craft reportedly dipped into the ground upon landing, tossing out wing and body damage and injuring several accompanying crew and passengers.
The social event featured key figures including Mrs. Cobot and Mr. Ununit receiving trophies for Africa and India aid efforts. MP Edwards presided as MAG while Mr. Hott Moore and others provided supervision. Organizer A D J Nelson praised the good work and noted ample refreshments.
Forbes Chess Club reports weekend games with leaders John Poremap and Law Hayes ahead. Notable results include J. Markley over Les Hayes, Q. BrekElt over Marshall, Lozell over Bolton, Foreman over Marshall, Marshall over Mayen, O. Beckett over O. Ledex, and O. Heckett defeating Les Hayes. Las Wages narrowly beat 0. Beckett in the competition match.
Une touge Top reports the installation ceremony for Bro and officers within the lodge. The event featured the installing master Wor Bro EB and a large attendance, with an annual Mascot Ball held that evening.
The record describes a municipal council session with references to communication fraud from the chamber of commerce and attempts to promote building improvements. It notes Alderman Krain Je claiming interference with affairs and lists items like street lighting, water, sanitation, and garbage management at various city localities.
The renowned soprano returns to Forebewown Hall tonight in Melbourne and Hipworbes style, promising a packed house. She once drew 14,000 fans for a single show and will perform with harp accompaniment, backed by Mr Sidler Dowlins and KTANG Krad.
In a Tuesday night Lachlan league game a donation was pledged to support the nursing hospital fund. Harold Brown assisted with first aid during the event while Ted Junior Uirudgir covered travel costs. Presentations are planned next Tuesday with formal acknowledgments and a welcome address.
The Otis Point picture palace closed after a worth while fire. Promoters face police scrutiny over tax and registration failures under Theatres and Public Halls Act. Investigators pursue details as patrons and staff reflect on the shuttered venue and upcoming penalties.
Fragmented wires report a tumultuous set of events across Sydney and Queensland. Mentions a government censure defeat by four votes, a bubonic outbreak in Australia, garrotings and a fatality in Sydney, and a devastating explosion at Oppau. The text mixes political shock, public health worry, and violent crime with local shopping notices and store promotions.
Local notes report the arrival of Mr and Mrs Alex Gilchriot in town from Hondi, and mourn the death of Annie Mary Young. Mentions include J. Byres leaving Forbes for Goolagong, Nurse Dickson’s ATNA graduation, and multiple small updates on residents, family ties, and upcoming auctions and sales in the Forbes district.
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