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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1939
Page
2
A fragmented critique of industrial modernity and rapid change. The passage laments machines replacing human effort, unemployment spreading, and social strain. It contrasts the preindustrial calm with the crowded, fast, costly present, urging a return to simpler living and simpler times.
A damaged report describes a Parkes district assembly discussing ambulance service changes and funding. Key officials and a proposed plan for the Parkes Dusmet area are mentioned, with motion to review and implement improvements.
The Parlay Mail reports on the club swimming season awards with President ofive Worbex Amatru Sxitine and Lie Saving Uh Me Fiyrmen delivering remarks. Trophies were presented to top performers including Read sertar and Thuties Mtripsinee muse, as ceremonies at the pool recognized competition across events, with Kevin and Cabot Cyn earning high points and Nam sequences noted in the final standings.
The wedding of Coles and Wood drew guests including Sydney Allen and a number of names referenced in a stylized program. Attendees admired a pink themed setting, with the bride wearing a white gown and jewelry described amid the ceremony. The reception followed with a portrait line and formal toasts as families celebrated the union.
A fragmented report from Granite describes a wedding between Doyle and Doyle with attendees including Mrs Boyle and the late Peter Doyle. The ceremony was reportedly performed by Father Morrityott of Bana, with guests in blue, noting relatives Moe Brian and Joan, and references to local schools and families amid garbled text.
The fragmentary text mentions Atlee and Thulin Woast as a celebrant at a local event. It references a person named Sila and a scene involving a wine taster or drinker. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption, but the setting appears to be a casual social gathering with informal remarks about a wine and a celebrant.
Berke and Farnum are highlighted amid unclear lines about eight events or figures. The fragment mentions Marl and Hate with Hue, suggesting local names or teams. Readable details are limited, but the item signals a brief sports or community note with several proper nouns.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. C S Farrand a pioneer figure with ties to early settlement. The piece records her residence at Five Forester Street, family connections including George Motte and Mrs Forward, and mentions a Wellington burial with attendance by relatives. The obituary sketches her life and the era she helped shape.
Mr A E Day aged 84 died yesterday afternoon at 2 40 while attending a church service at Ang ana mmatery. Rev ALE White conducted the service and Mr AWdor directed music.
A long illegible handwritten notice sheet from Burrewe and nearby parishes records church matters, marriages, funerals, and local social events. It mentions a parish administrator appointment, wedding plans, and various residents visiting, returning, or traveling, with scattered names and places like Burree, Oxfort, Punchbowl, and Sherif.
A fragmented column mentions a well known socialite and various fashion and beauty items, including face powders and cosmetics. The text also references places and brands in a scattered list with unclear connections.
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