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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1928
Page
2
A fragmented 1995 article mentions Andrew's Flower Show planned for May 16 and 18, with references to exchange stock sales, auction results, and local weather notes. It records buzz from attendees from Victoria and the AI region, describes bidding activity, and notes prices and inventory including windbreaks and garden plants.
Far West football squad selected for the Country Week Carnival with HL Turner and PM Cormank named champions. The lineup includes Wellington Turner Purbéd Seaeh, Cowra players from Canowindras and Narromain, and captains Granstamawindre Masineien Wellindians in a multi-town assembly preparing for intercounty competition.
Wind Forbes Men Rhine led Group XI in a high scoring youthday clash, losing by nine points to The Kenm. The Kenm and MAL Henem tart ve find featured a nine point margin with a standout try from Kunlly. Cowberar Sicked three, Pridod amt Waar each scored arp for Group XV. Cowdnray's play at rna way described as betas. McGoramet, Tuer, Fortes, Kelly, I Graut, Capowindre among listed contributors.
Readable fragments hint at a sensational early 20th century advertisement about a tonic or brew for women. The garbled text suggests a marketing claim involving “Mae Som” and a “Beta brew” with bold dates or doses.
Historical pageant preparations in Empire Night era school activities are outlined with student and parent participation. Organizers mention arrangements for adult roles, fundraising booths, and community involvement led by The Old Students Union and local associations.
Fragmented lines describe a Sunday event with a parade and games. Participants include named locals and clubs, with a focus on a community gathering, races, and poems. Details are garbled but reference to lodge, quests, and multiple children and adults suggests a school or town festival.
The page reports engagements and social notices from Sydney and surrounds, naming Joan Wait and Michael Maher, Mrs Atlee and Lemettar, and Mr and Mrs Andrew Wait among others. It notes relocations to Melbourne and Sydney suburbs, a retirement in Portsea, and various society events, dinners, and arrivals including a visit to Shaftesbury.
There is a fragmentary report stating a local event or arrival at a town named in the garbled text. The readable parts reference a holiday or occasion today and place names that resemble Conan and Dojatuieanure, suggesting a public or social gathering with uncertain details.
The gathering marked Reg Gunning attaining majority, with Mr and Mrs Watt and family hosting. Speakers praised his character and service, noting his education, farming efforts, and ties to the Gunnning family. Reg responded humbly, acknowledging the honors and thanking supporters, as the assembled crowd toasted the guest of honor.
The report notes the Department of Local Government advised Montijpal Council to repair flood damage. The undersecretary, W Walker, forwarded a letter on the subject citing a grant and documents. A claim for 300 pounds was approved, and further steps include signature and return of documents to the department.
A detailed record of a Saturday meeting presided by He Bedale of the Show Association. Attendees include Goo Thornton 40K Mutter Auplén Dan GL tuber Dnek Al inaon Seniih Bwawany Tedad Grime Masting Swesbey McCatley Monginer Goriney and others. Discussions cover voting rights for exhibitions, insurance policy arrangements, and financial matters including a new sum of £1028 4s, with acknowledgments to contributors and notes on appointments.
Walter Jeaward Cusnldy, a returned soldier, was found dead with a single bullet wound at Borderalong. Carmine Sami, linked to a confrontation, claimed ownership of a portion of the Mitchell Draws line. Neighbors report a revolver on the floor and a tense scene as investigators questioned witnesses.
A disrupted golf report lists players and outcomes from a match and related events. Winners and losses include Hitt Iewi for Borbea, Jay defeating McKeowns, Woods defeating Darcy, Cahill defeating Hird, and Molean Sofwntad Men. Notable scores: Cronin 74, Allan 8, Ryan 16, with early handicap remarks and references to the weekend round.
Eileen Mulot fell into a tank and was saved by Maguire who leaped in to rescue the child. She clung to the lifeline as Maguire held her with one hand and her mother arrived to take the child. The rescue left Maguire exhausted after minutes of peril.
Rex Dr Wylde Coadjutor Bishop of Bathurst administered Confirmation at multiple county centers yesterday in Ironbarke Wiroyy Bedgera. He also preached Evensong last night and led Friday ceremonies with cordial welcome, noting 144 adherents confirmed across venues.
The Condobolin meeting carded for May 3 includes opening handicap and full weights with numerous horse names, riders, and numeric handicaps. Notable names appear as Duke Jalo, Bronte Pigend, Glad Hand, Wild Lady, Ballamy, Condo King, Lachlan Lake, and Phaloon among many others with varying weights and adjustments in the list.
A distorted OCR fragment presents garbled lines about friendship and blame. The text mentions names like Jadiwa Kaveh and references emotional states, but the overall sense is obscured with broken words and stray phrases. It reads as incomplete verse with no clear event or date.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a product or remedy called nerve tonic and its alleged effects on blood and energy. The passage is garbled with many typos, mis-reads, and broken phrases, making exact entities and claims uncertain.
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