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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1950
Page
6
A garbled early 20th century report lists group football trials to select teams. Names and places are largely unreadable. fragments point to matches, positions, and coaching figures. Despite the poor OCR, the article indicates a Sunday trial date and eventual team representations from various locales.
A scrambled OCR fragment hints at an event outside with uncertain place and stakes. Names and specifics are unclear, leaving a partial note about a bet or game and expectations of action beyond a distant site.
Fragmentary OCR text provides limited readable items. The snippet hints at names or terms but lacks coherent event or context to form a full news item. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes are present to summarize.
The report commends police and army personnel for their flood rescue displays and dedication. Officers like Bob McDowell and others worked long hours at the dam and relief sites, aiding flood victims and maintaining order as waters rose.
Opposition to Far Wear's Manly Home scheme emerges as voters in the Oanaba Welfare council debate its value. The mapmaker and local officials face scrutiny as polls near, with residents urged to consider impacts on the community and public funds.
The report details flood impacts on Camp Hill and surrounding areas, noting bread shortages, property inundation, and emergency measures. Neighbors warned, homes at risk moved valuables to higher ground, and community efforts focused on restoring stock, power, and shelter while awaiting repairs and Easter demand.
A heavily garbled OCR fragment references North Hill Sector events with scattered names, places, and numbers. The legible bits mention persons and locations such as KETTLES, FERRIS, STREET, and a repair context. Overall, the text is incoherent and incomplete, offering no clear narrative or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR describes a food depot on Camp Hill with disrupted notes about residents, destitute cases, and delivery actions. It mentions Mr Bowen, Mr Most, and a Conke Gull location, with references to tons of tea and gallons of ill and the Rial delivery and supply lines amid unclear factional notes.
The report notes clover strikes affecting sheep backs amid unsettled weather last week. Farmers, including Mr. Croneted and Mr. Grif, discuss skirting, fumigation, and anticipated relief as wind and rain continue.
River floodwaters severely damage the Camp Street Bridge area with sections of roadway undermined and foundations exposed. Work crews report significant structural compromise as water levels rise and parts of the street surface buckle, delaying traffic and threatening nearby properties. Local officials declare emergency repairs and safety restrictions.
A garbled report describes streets flooded by heavy rains, water mains bursting, and widespread damage across Cromwid and surrounding districts. It notes clogged drains, damaged yards, broken furniture, and disrupted homes, with residents facing repairs and personal costs as authorities assess the aftermath.
Farmers face concern over blowfly strikes affecting livestock and pastures. The report notes rising incidents and calls for vigilance as temperatures rise and conditions favor blowfly activity. Local agricultural groups urge readers to monitor flocks and implement preventive measures.
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