24 Apr 1936
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1936
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text references a relief product for acid indigestion with unclear branding. Mentions herbs or ingredients and possible promotional phrasing. Contains garbled names and stray phrases, making precise identification difficult.
Walter Savage ten years old of Forbes was found badly bruised and unconscious in a Sydney street last Saturday. He was rushed to Prince Alfred Hospital as his worried parents, Mr and Mrs Savage of Davidsons Bakery Forbes, awaited news of his condition. Witnesses and local authorities were involved in the initial response and ongoing inquiries.
A garbled report notes increased hospital admissions with a February to March span, mentioning a prior record of 43 and a new figure around 60 plus. It lists names and places in uncertain form, including committees and local figures, with references to deaths and donations amid a demanding period.
A woman of about 40 was found dead in a culvert near Parkes after being struck by a train. Local residents and authorities noted a body in a culvert with a projecting end, and investigators prepared to identify the deceased amid uncertainty about the circumstances.
A fragmented OCR style piece describes a hospital workers group and a radio tribute for Forbes. It mentions Faehew Hospital Auenary and CWA, with references to fees, rest room, and various odd phrases. The text is garbled and unclear, containing many nonsensical fragments and names.
A fragmented report outlines a Forbes style policy debate on hospital funding and loan facilitation. Key figures discuss government roles, internal boards, and the push for capital to support hospital operations while resisting broad blame for costs and missteps.
A garbled report describes a meeting at the Aireuiore ward of the hospital. It notes a petition by officials to secure funds for improvements and hospital benefits amid uncertainty about a financial arrangement. The piece references trust, petitioning, and a request for money to support hospital needs.
A rough notice from the Pont Office thanks Mr BA Backer, a postman, for service. It states there will be a salute tomorrow, a public event at the post office with telegraph business closed, and letters not delivered. Proceeding with a simple tribute.
An Air Force task force searched for three missing men after reports of a Swrch toy affected area. The Hawker Demon plane reported locating the inactive craft as pilots Simms and colleagues coordinated air and ground teams near Sherwood. A rescue operation was underway with planes and ground units converging on the area.
Forbes defeats Condo in a contested BOWLS Day Cup bout held as part of the Ay Cup events. The long, error-filled report notes Forbes securing the trophy with key players like Fogarty and Oxley contributing, while others faltered.
The health inspector notes a total of 56 diphtheria cases, praising the campaign’s success and booster injections. He hopes that the near future will bring further declines as more families participate and vaccines prevent severe illness.
A historical financial note outlines hospital funds and a contribution scheme netting 337 pounds total. It records treasurer entries, government subsidies, penalties, and payments by patients. The text cites various accounts, totals, and adjustments for the month, indicating a reorganized accounting status.
The report lists partially legible names such as Monare, R Kerr, Re Matnald, R. McKay, and others, noting a recent arrangement for electrician work and repair costs. The garbled text references hospital, radio, and phonograph items, with unclear dates or locations, and a motion that was varied.
In a fragmented entry the Sulton Forest Meadanoon Road project appears to reference a roadway or planning note. The legible parts hint at traffic or route adjustments near Tecoustroio area and a Bey entity involved in the discussion. Further specifics are unclear due to the garbled OCR text.
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