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Newspaper
Robertson Mail
Location
Robertson, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 23, 1925
Page
5
Mr Herold Murray of Kilewners reports hatching 48 ducks from 12 eggs after sitting on them for the regular period. He claims success despite unclear details and mentions a second party.
A fragmented instructional sketch describes assembling a wooden frame with four wood pieces, screws, and a paper cover to support flowers. The steps mention using a card in the center, mounting a cover, and repeating along the length of the frame. The handwriting appears inconsistent and garbled.
Sale notice lists various items including furniture beds and chattels offered at low prices. The ad mentions cash sales and local contact details, with references to a fete at Jacred Heart College and a general auction atmosphere.
Mrs. Devine of Wavelihinli is awarded a special ward for her great bravery after a murder by an Aboriginal assailant near Moorland cemetery. The case centers on her efforts to confront the killer and save her husband, amid a tense pursuit and court proceedings. Local officials noted the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the death near Ukes van and the community’s response to the tragedy.
A garbled report notes a novelty act at a theater showing a long running sweet tooth theme. It mentions a week of performances and a playful contest involving a ring and a lyre like patch, with scattered references to a district news item and The Indies.
Fragmented notes describe a chaotic program at a county town fair with a public school event, various races and prizes, and references to a paddock adjoining a school. It mentions fire at the hospital site, a programme including races for under 14s and other youths, and a late shift of events with local officials listed in scant detail.
Fragmentary OCR text from Inverell era describes a railway accident or event involving a Basins man and an Ingoral figure. It mentions train journeys, authorities, a post office description, and a figure named HN with a reference to 80 figures. The passage is garbled with misread names and places, but centers on railway travel and official commentary.
A garbled report recalls wartime style scenes at Gurwood Street School rooms where canes and decayed tools were found during demolishing work. A farmer recollects golf and a noisy exchange ends with a puzzling remark about a man who left last year.
Fragmentary OCR records a sequence of names and a timetable around Friday and Saturday at Avoca Burrawan with start times near 10 am and 4 pm. The readable items include Thargdog Oviaber and Penrom juadanovn, but the rest is garbled and lacks a coherent event description.
Pure Crystal Ice announces the Rowral Ice Supply will run again this season offering unlimited supply and prompt service. The ad urges support for local industry and promotes improved service compared to the old number 267.
Partial OCR lists sultry items for sale including frames stove dresses wool carpeting gramophone chest of drawers pane table chairs hooks and puller. The notice mentions jury numbers and a sale placeholder with several unreadable entries.
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