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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
6
An amateur wedding in a residence setting drew a large gathering despite heavy rains. Details describe the ceremony officiated by Reverend Pott, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Wade and other locals. The narrative mentions weather, parade, and community impact from the downpour.
The district experiences light rain easing crop stress with hot spells followed by widespread crop safety concerns. A charity market and memorial events are noted, including a soldiers’ remembrance and a women’s market push led by Yale A. Suulonal Vie. Several local figures and troops are mentioned in a general community update.
A garbled OCR excerpt mentions a regional meeting or fair with scattered names and dates, including a reference to Vogt and a date around thirteen, plus mentions of places and people in a wartime or ceremonial context.
A garbled OCR item describes local names, places, and events including a school holiday, a birthday observance, and a hospital reference. It mentions Laneihe, Bentonber, and Birch-related names, with scattered lines about travel, welfare, and a fire or accident, though details remain unclear due to transcription errors.
At Saturday's Thundle Association gathering, W J Osborne was named president with J J Cornett and C Mahiney as vice presidents and A Wilson as secretary treasurer. A plan to approach the Shire Council to improve sanitary arrangements in Trundle and to address local water supply was discussed. The windmill issue and potential town improvements were also noted, with plans for further discussion next Saturday.
Fragmentary report mentions Ford cars and a local district, a Monday event, and a committee of la tion with names garbled. Reads like a damaged page detailing community notices, a financial point, and a lecture or gathering with local figures.
The SMILD led patriotic movement organized a soldiers’ gift evening held Wednesday in the School of Arte hallway. Community members attended, with many volunteers assisting, while cooks prepared supper and an auction raised funds for Our Drive bar. The event proved successful, honoring service members and boosting local morale.
A fragmented report describes a school entertainment afternoon with students and parents in attendance. Acts include recitations and songs such as The Red Wine and Mine, Storming the Eshta Sack, and The Ninety Boy. Donations and closing remarks featured a variety of performances and a community turnout.
A pleasant function occurred Tuesday evening at Mr J Veebles home celebrating the forthcoming wedding of Mr J Grinths and Miss at Wykes. Guests joined in dances and games, with recitations by Mrs Miller Ferry and Miss Wykes among entertainers.
A late season friendly between Ironbarks and Yylleyne was played on the latter's courts on the 17 inst. Result details are mixed with numerous player mentions including Morrison, O'Malley, Murray, and Conant among others. The report lists many names in a dense, fragmentary style.
T. J. Martin and Company 60 face delay or late towing complications as recorded in a brief notice. The item notes related services and potential adjustments in schedule. No further details on parties or dates are provided in the fragment.
Morton has taken over the established Eugowra hotel from Lou Laneyrie and pledges to run it with the best fare in good table service. The house offers reliable stabling and a fine range of wines beers and spirits, with twenty levee boxes.
J J Kelly announces he has taken over the Union Hotel Trundle and will run a thoroughly modern house with up-to-date conveniences. Special attention will be given to country people with ample yard and commodious stabling and dining rooms for public and commercial dining.
George Tolhurst announces his installation in a new up-to-date hotel building. He will greet old and new patrons, offering convenient facilities, ample accommodation, and a first-rate table with a selection of wines and beers.
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