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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 27, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads like a dental or medical notice mentioning artificial teeth and a possible appointment or visit to an office. Entities are unclear and no definite event, date, or organization is determinable from the fragment.
ADIS EDWARD WEAVER & COY Forbes advertises a land and building sale in Cavite Street area. The fragment notes an eight room weatherboard residence with details of location and date implying a forthcoming auction or transfer.
In a memorial style tribute the community recalls a young person who died in a fire at Tid’ Dot actor and a line of youths tied to a local tribe. The verse speaks of mourners missing their dear one and keeping a resting breath for the beloved.
In memoriam for Lilly Susan Crom, memory mourned by kin. The poem laments loss and vows remembrance beyond death with sorrowful lines and a hopeful future.
A garbled July issue report mentions Mis Vorboa Harriers Club mile race results on Wednesday. Hunter and Hugo figure among competitors with varied placements. Golf results include W. R. Campbell shooting 200 and other players listed with scores and prizes.
A policeman charged a burglar with breaking and entering the warehouse of WrightLeton and Coy Rumkinestewal Forbes, and stealing a rabbit skin. The trial transcript reveals testimonies from constables Bowden Kaninell and others detailing movements, alibis, and the rough night in question, including locations such as Lian sons and Tuohy’s wine shop.
Fragmentary 1912 notice dated September 26 at 10 am mentions Mo Pewele and permissions related to encloses and parish promises. Readable details are sparse with many garbled names and locations hindering full interpretation. The item appears to note an official permission or application process in a parish or locality, but specifics are obscured.
An old Eucre social gathering at the town hall featured dancing and betting, with Mr Prod Hyver invited for the Clerwan trophy. Sanders and War discussed arrangements as attendees enjoyed games and socializing, while others watched a lively sequence of events ending with a quiet, uncertain outcome.
A long correspondence from a reader and officials discusses the Public Instruction Act of 1880, bursaries endowment, and the role of state and private funding in primary and secondary schools. It quotes figures like Professor McCallum and Sir Jared Carruthers, weighing political support and opposition. It also notes parliamentary votes, endowment details, and surrounding controversy in New South Wales education reform.
A disputed Liberal party message from Parkes outlines contention over candidacy and conference arrangements. Delegates from Forbes and Parker reportedly favored a different nominee, while Eugowra officials faced pressure to support Mr Grimm or another candidate, amid calls for a joint conference with Liberal branches and a stand against certain nominees.
A large Wednesday afternoon party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fr. Meike celebrated Miss Eileen Heinke’s coming of age. Guests enjoyed river outings aboard the Laehtan motorboat, supper at Mr. Helne Re’s, and a birthday cake cut in her honor. Toasts praised the celebrant, and gifts were exchanged as music, recitations, and songs filled the evening.
Fragmented OCR text describes Ardok's Pictures by Aevin and a war themed display with a prize won by Minnie Absey. Mentions Browns, Cuba and other unclear items. References an event night and various acts or names. overall chaotic but indicates a fair or exhibition with prize awards and performances.
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