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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1928
Page
2
A garbled historic page records various local matters including a Trotting Club shield won by Young High School, CWA permission for a street wall, a Crown Lands sale note, a rural market report, and a sports day preview with scattered figures and names.
The council notes progress toward an electricity undertaking with 300 marks passed and 200 mark reached in consumer numbers. Alderman grants approval for the task while the council awaits proof ratepayers support lowering the current rate. Jubilant mood spreads through the chamber as the effort moves forward.
Delegates in Forbes district plan a gala event on October 3 to honor HeRS K SLL Nite Ballas. Attendees include Mowsra Ray Heaton and J CollugWil from Oona and Miunacle, plus Mx. Nochlord of Bugulang. They discuss presenting a petition to the Revinliw Court requesting a broader amnesty for residents.
The fragment discusses massive water volumes from storms, comparing rainfall to land coverage and tonnage. It cites figures like 122,000 tons of water and a single storm weighing hundreds of thousands of tons, noting how multiple storms can flood large areas and rivers. The text emphasizes the enormity of historical rainfall events and their effects on ground and waterways.
The Forbes Advocate reports on the 1926 27 Workers Compensation tax impact noting £2,473,1152 total premiums with £945,974 refunded as premium rebates. It cites private insurers paying about 35 percent of pre injury benefits and a government office rate cut under political pressure. Official figures show 30,000 injuries with £446,536 paid. total workers compensation through insurers around £1,051,861, though the commission doubts this. The piece questions how much of the premium retained by companies covered compensation and calls for public access to full records.
A fragmented notice lists Liam Gale and Tom Bowden among town figures on annual leave in Orange. The text mentions Mrs G Tautow with her Uauebier, details busy social and civic life, and scattered references to meetings, hospitals, and local events, reflecting a small town’s routine summer period.
The Municipal Council discussed a proposed aerodrome site derived from Land Department input. A road name and boundary issues were raised with reference to Megan Gate Road, and concerns about regulatory compliance and safety loomed. The mayor, town clerk, and local landholders planned to contact the Land Department to pursue the matter.
A man was arrested after an alleged assault at a Forbes Road residence near Forbes two miles out, with a second set of arrests at a nearby Foster Street address. The incident involved a girl giving a wavering account of events and witnesses describing a violent struggle. Police pursued the suspects, aided by the girl, and led to further arrests as details emerged about the assault and surrounding injuries.
A chaotic weekly report notes Drabsch wins A Grade and Venute finly while Foren Aneoulation's journey appears. B Grade title goes to A Papwlow over McKeltar. Miss Y Morrow wins Hunney Hating Mise 2 Hui 64. Several match results and player names appear with unclear context.
Fragmentary text presents garbled phrases, names, and place references. No coherent event or identifiable entities form a complete news item to summarize into a factual card.
A chaotic scene on Farrand Street after a horse drawn cart collided with a vehicle. A bystander report notes severe injuries and a missing rider, with medical staff and local authorities responding. The event disrupted traffic and prompted preliminary investigations by police.
City officials discuss employing a municipal engineer to oversee water works and valuation projects. At a Carnell meeting Aldmith proposed hiring an engineer, while the works committee reconsiders the move and possible council involvement.
A damaged OCR fragment references an eight hour day public holiday. It mentions a presenter or speaker and a local event, but readable details are limited. Names, dates, places and clear actions are not discernible from the provided text.
In a late week billiards final, Smith faces Evans in a hard fought bout as contenders push for the title. Factioned play and notable shots highlight the event, with standings suggesting a tight finish and a possible upset.
Wartmen Dwory ane tuymone eon wot the opus Watmen Dwory and Hatton. The plot unfolds in a Cockney kitchen setting with Beery, Hutton, and Collette amid romantic and social entanglements. Hatton plans marriage to guard Collette as Beery watches. Screenings scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday night.
A garbled report outlines a final round in Bray's Golf Championship with unclear names and results. The text mentions players and a potential winner, but specifics and outcomes are obscured by OCR errors. The fragment hints at a late surge or decisive move by a competitor named Gullihs or related alias, without verifiable details.
Rayart Pictures announces a nationally famous tune film to debut at the Strand Theatre this Thursday. Ralph Lewin stars with Kate Price Joe Hobueds Aino Sheridan and others in supporting roles as the film showcases Casey Soven in a brave seaman tale amid lively, humorous interludes.
A chaotic cinema page notes Tonlubt and The Upland Ridoy programs with stars Matt Provont Wallace Bory and Wilk. It highlights screenings of Wits Ravers Honeymoon Fates and A Bono Divorce, plus an odd reference to divorces and adoptions linked to the world famous song.
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