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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1946
Page
2
The ALP preselection for Redfern concluded with 377 votes for one side and 17 for the other. Voters backed the ministerial ticket in a close result amid talks of future elections.
A long OCR rich in local names and events lists visitors, outings, and rural happenings. It mentions residents like Mr and Mrs Baldock and Mrs Chen visiting, gatherings at Orben Clasters Association, and various family trips around Westmead and Parkes with numerous names and places.
An elaborate wedding account details the marriage of Miss Jean Smulth to Art Roberts, noting the bride’s lace veil and bouquet, the gown with a long train, the attendants in pale gowns, the exchange of vows, and the reception held with gifts to a local charity.
A detailed account of the wedding of Willem Clement Parker and Miss Maye A. WulTe in Marnoon. The bride wore a marquise gown with ivory satin and lace, and the train featured a sweeping design. Guests included relatives and friends, with a reception at the CWA afterward.
An item notes a Christmas party for Legacy Wards with mention of local events and civic activities. The fragmentary text references a Rowe party, a Kawilan River area, and a Friday event with people and symbols, indicating a community gathering with unspecified details.
A 19 year old batsman sustained a skull fracture following a collision during play at Banksiren. He was taken to Ganerbury hospital for treatment while the match paused as medical staff attended to him.
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