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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 30, 1927

Page

10

Resignation Letter From Town Bandmaster Arthur Prescott

Arthur Prescott protests Crippin's remarks about his conduct and resigns as handmaster of the Town Band. He recalls a prior failed engagement, alleges manipulation by Crippin, and states the band faced funding limits before his decision. He asks for truthful statements to be published and signs as resigning on grounds of mismanagement.

Crippin Gil Hertar Wanvreh Mal Worman Mr. Crip Marin Arthur Prescott

Film Flashes and Weekend Showings Amid Chaos

A garbled cinema row lists multiple titles with weekend showings including Down the Stretch, A Hlapid Flew Romance, A Wao Wire Keown Ale the Clliegiana, Altar of Dest, Hand of Prom, and Altary of Bealra. Dancers, featured acts, and Conway Toarle anchor a rough program with Tom Tyler in Hor 19 Mag th and other misread entries.

Venient Teni Alvo Billy Bulls- Yiu Nthe An Cyclone Boose Ray Tan Bealra Mae Stureay Conway Toarle Alice Py Tom Tyler

The Man in the Street Weathered By Rain and Rumor

A fragmented survey of public mood and events, noting rain as a godsend and various community topics. It mentions Forbes not a suburb of Parkes, garden competitions, boxing talk, and local meetings with light humor and local names.

Bugowea Forbes

Cricket Chatter and Local Match Details Rumored

A noisy summary of a local cricket scene notes Colt's 104 against Forbes with players McColm Webb and others listed. Details are unclear as to timing and venue with mentions of Lin Porte and plans for a key future match on November 1.

Forbes Os Swinley McColm Webb Qheshey Buttrias Woat Kelty Heat Moloney Math Connolly Lin

Obituary notices from a troubled late 19th century press

The obituary column records the deaths of several locals including William Hurkett aged 78 with a funeral at a Roman Catholic cemetery officiated by Father Meagher. Catherine Kolkes aged 83 with services led by Captain McMowen of the Salvation Army. and John Hass of Grawlin aged 7 with church services at St John’s Church of England. Survivors include spouses, children, and in some cases a daughter or sons listed as mourners. Funeral arrangements Iain Peas Joy noted in the text.

William Hurkett Father Meagher Inay Bydney Catherina Kolkes Mra. D. We North Hill McMowen Selvation Army Mra. D. Weat Mra. Carroll Forbes Peaglay John Hass Grawlin St. John's Church of England Jack George Herb Graytin William Nicomine May Tom Prasley

Hawks Threaten Sydney Pigeon Population

Article notes hawks preying on pigeons in Sydney may reduce urban flocks. It mentions other hawks around the city and describes pigeons migrating from the country to urban areas, with concerns over a shrinking pigeon crop and uncertain future hatchings.

Sydney

Auction Notice for Property With Buildings and Outbuildings

Alluiment 15 Section 1% Drow Suivet Porber t road describes a property with a 66 foot by 145 tet rear depth and a taree, Roomy Weatherbours Homes and Outbuildings. Fenced terms at 8 WK GARNSAY SEN Auctioneer.

Drow Suivet Porber T Road Bride Garnsay Sen

Worthington and Beeby Advertise Services in Bankruptcy Notice

Worthington and Beeby of Sydney Walgett Gundagai announce a franchise for electrical installations and supply quotes for clients. In the Supreme Court of New South Wales in bankruptcy No 1623 Christian Markwort of Young Street is named with a creditors meeting set for October 1, 1927 at 10 am with proof lodged by October 18, 1997.

Sydney Walgett Gundagui Itc Miet Haninens Wnd Christian Markworth Dune Young Atreot Farben Borshy Forbes Nankruptcy Lockmart Dank Me G. FW. Lloyd Omotala

Local Officials to Lead Monday Meeting

On Monday October 3 the mayor will preside with J D Low in attendance as national groups AAwe and Popbas are noted amid the meeting agenda.

J.D. Low Reg Nationallat Aawe Popbas

Town Clerk Tawa Hath Porter Witt Boptomber

A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Town Clerk names Tawa Hath Porter Witt Boptomber and a numeric 107. The readable items are sparse, with no clear event or location to confirm roles or actions.

Payer Tawa Hath Porter Witt Boptomber

Crown Land Blocks Notified by Settlement in Nymgun Land

Crown land blocks settled in Nymgun area with 290 to 400 acres allocated. Land details include grazing suitability and high recommendation for applications. Interested parties directed to contact Land Board or agent T W Watson for more information.

Nymgun Rath

Local Trade Notices From Venun Station Supplies

Partial OCR notes show a purchase or exchange involving Mr. J. King and W. Williams Station Supplies. Mentions Venun Motor Spirit and Mowar Kerosene with a dated spelling variant.

W. Willams

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