16 Dec 1938
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses farms, irrigation, and agricultural topics with scattered names and phrases. It references individuals, places, and dates in a garbled form, noting examinations and potential references to societal or ethnic groups without clear context.
A severe weather event threatens Sydney’s water system as pumps stumble and levee alerts rise. Officials warn of potential shortages in eastern suburbs while authorities prioritize stabilizing flow and protecting key reservoirs. Affected residents face emergency measures and advisories as crews work to restore normal supply.
Fragmented note lists broad advice and examples for choosing presents for women. It mentions patterns like sarees and cosmetics, hints at scent and skincare, and suggests considering a relative’s preferences. The text shows garbled phrases and disjointed examples from various domains without a clear single focus.
A garbled account describes a festive gathering for children in Garemo with performances and games. References suggest a holiday event with music, treats, and communal cheer, though OCR errors obscure several names and specifics.
A garbled report quotes the prime minister warning of looming peril and urging calm. The fragmentary text mentions risk to peace, warnings about conflicts, and calls for prudent action to avoid escalation. The source also alludes to tensions with an unnamed entity and potential military or diplomatic responses.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a director general and public event references with infant and age notes, but the passage is garbled and contains no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes. The readable portion suggests an official notice or meeting summary with limited legible entities.
Forties Municipal Court notes a further small rate cut as Council discusses revenue and expenditure estimates from the Town Clerk and Deputy. The debate centers on lowering the aggregate rate by 1d in the pound versus 14d in the pound, balancing rural and urban needs and reviewing combined loan water reductions.
The Strand Theatre will screen a new Andy Hardy tale in a program featuring star Hara Frostie and director Sig A Liz. The showing will include a live appearance by Lane Tim and a discussion of the film’s production, with credits noting actors and the story’s appeal to local cinema audiences.
A December 1908 notice from the Water Conservation and Irrigation Board outlines an application for a permit at a site near Lach Lane River. It requests all interested parties to inform the board whether they support the application for water extraction and related works. The document notes pump and valve installations, creek embankment works, and potential 30 cm pipe trenching, with a deadline for submissions to the Secretary. Also referenced are church notices and a local Lutheran service schedule for December.
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