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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
1
A garbled obituary note lists multiple deaths in Forbes during a week, naming Elizabeth O'Brien and several others with fragments of details. The OCR text is highly corrupted, but indicates a sequence of bereavements and ages without coherent dates or locations.
Obituary notice records the death of Mrs Mary Jane Day aged about 70, mentioning her long life in Cast Teredgh Street, Sydney, and noting predeceased family members. The text references her late husband and several relatives, with dates and places implied, in a heavily garbled historical notice.
Mary Lithgoe a well known resident of Purri is mourned by her family at the District Hospital in Wettnas giana. The obituary notes she was predeceased by her husband of twenty years and lists two surviving children. The funeral arrangements are announced with local Catholic rites to be performed by Rev. P. Oullven.
The obituary notes Mr Edward Murphy will be laid to rest after a Thursday service at a local church, with Bereavement details and pallbearers listed. Family members and neighbors are asked to attend the Tuesday afternoon funeral at Catal portuna.
The death notice lists John W. McMahon and family members connected to Mir doh Wilbow Mic Miriam. The obituary mentions dates, a location in Midland, and a funeral service reportedly at the Church of Bagland, with several relatives named and referenced by kinship.
Weather notes report humidity staying high without a century mark as temperatures hover near 10 degrees. Messages mention farm schedules, office openings, and local readings across days with variable fog and showers forecast in the coming period.
Fragmentary text references water, bottles, and maps with garbled phrases. Contains unclear names and numbers. overall context unreadable. No coherent event or person identified due to heavy OCR corruption.
Fragmented dispatch describes European conflict upheaval with references to Italy and Germany. It notes alarm over Italy's status, German actions, and Allied reactions amid tense European fronts and potential shifts near the Balkans and Mediterranean.
A fragmented report outlines American aid to Britain during the wartime alliance, mentioning leadership figures and policy shifts. It references President Roosevelt and broader Allied support, including production and military aid plans, with emphasis on coordination between nations and impending strategic moves.
The readable fragments mention Henry Hackel and Mas Molen Trias among a tangled array of personal names. The text references a tale, a marriage or union, and a potential meeting or gathering, but the meaning remains unclear with garbled phrases and incomplete sentences.
The fragment references Forbes Stores with holiday plans and a calendar note mentioning January 2. It indicates a sale or event sequence around December or early January, with partial name fragments suggesting personnel or location notes. The legible portion hints at an organized seasonal setup without full details.
London reports Australians engage in operations threatening Bardia in the Middle East. British forces drive encircling maneuvers, cut the Italian line between Bardia and Tobruk, and press a wide mopping up campaign around Sollum and Fort Capuzzo.
The article fragment outlines a June competition at Oro amid garbled text about a doll prize and a winner. It mentions possible names or teams but is mostly unreadable, providing little verifiable detail beyond the event type and uncertain outcomes.
A fragmented motion calling for continued donations to support Greek relief efforts. Mentions appeals, sympathy shown, and fund drives aimed at aiding troops and civilians in Greece amid wartime devastation. References to donors, organizers, and published notices urging timely contributions.
Fragmentary OCR shows a discussion of income tax installments and safeguarded measures. References to department officials and examinations hint at compulsory stamps and the assessment process. The readable text is garbled, obscuring precise names, places, and dates.
In a fragmented report a Longue Se narrative outlines state president roles and a 12 year potter tie. It mentions a Benner for Tiber and Redustry and a Returned Boldteen member, with an annual analysis by the Public Service Board.
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