08 Aug 1930
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
1
A pre match dispute led to a riot at a football gathering. Players and supporters clashed, with punches thrown beside a lorry as police investigate the Sunday night incident. Witnesses name Caragana, Wirringa, Grogan, Nolan and others in a charged melee.
Saltri es wins in a muddled intercollegiate meet with unclear names and results. multiple events show winners, times, and placements amid garbled OCR text. Key figures include Saltris, Vichie THal Mundiewp, and Jovlut Pelton among others, with references to various teams and venues.
The School of Arts committee met Wednesday night electing Walter Thomsen as president for a fourth term. New officers include X Me. Dawe as treasurer J Cashman secretary and Whraran Mie Garvey Villiard Room and Recreation Committee. members Cameron McDude Jngoe KE Haus and others. Library committees report routine work. a new pool and recreation plan is debated. meetings set for Wednesdays with hours shown.
Freeman Davis aged 79 years and 10 months died at Forbes District Hospital. He was born near Ruthurel and lived most of his life in the area. A former engine driver and gold miner, he witnessed early local industry and the town’s growth. Survived by wife, two sons, two daughters, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements pending.
A garbled snippet hints at a moonlit event titled WHHL and Will Mave a Hawlark. Names like Little Wouma and Goat Peppernihir Cine appear amid distorted phrases, suggesting a playful local scene with an evening outing and music or performance.
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