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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 20, 1940
Page
6
Local sports note describes the Glenelg Cup event moving to Forbes with Cowra defeated in a competitive regional track day. The report lists participants and results including Irbae Duttug rat tiel Vaktors and mentions multiple clubs and athletes such as Helga, Mohan Kovsn, A Gaui, and Cowra competitors.
Fragmented notes describe a bowls visit by Eugowra with four Buronts rinks competing on a Sunday. Players and lanes are listed in garbled form, including names like Evie, Siuelain, Hutte, and Wovaiwani, with references to games and outcomes unclear.
Readable fragments indicate a meeting organized by Menare ani of O'tdivun on government topics. Attendees reportedly numbered above one hundred, with discussion focusing on postwar reforms and civic engagement at the local level.
Fragmented notes describe wool market activity with names like Durkin and Blywer, listing locations such as Bathurst and Cannst. The text references appraisals, parcels, and pricing hints amid garbled lines, suggesting a summary of wool lots and values but lacking clear figures or outcomes.
A disjointed report describes a bus trip involving inmates and a chaotic sequence of events linked to a condo outing. Authorities and witnesses discuss the ride, delays, and ensuing confusion across multiple locations.
The report describes the nomination and trial of the greyhound Wilber at Parkes and Orange coursing events. It lists participants such as Finck de Gaon and Chater DB with Brown, notes tracing to Sturrumburrah, and records race results with Bowles Flav and others including scores and placements.
A garbled note from a community event references the Patriot Race Meeting linking the Picnic Club and Diggers with racing activities and a May date. It mentions figures and places in a confused order but implies a scheduled gathering with related fundraising or ceremonial aspects.
Reported by Hat Pothe and Wheery Well, the Parkes Carnival features noted swimmers including Aubrey Pariesantra and Re Pyanont. The men’s relay teams and individual events show Woods and Audley among the top finishers while Miura and Treave vie for medals.
Fragmentary text mentions Wilton Parken and a police event with several nights of activity. It references a native heir and questions about court or prada. Details are incomplete and phrases are garbled.
An OCR multitext fragment outlines bicycle rider rules and safety guidance. It references updated codes and questions about rider behavior with emphasis on safe interaction with motor traffic and pedestrians. The readable portions suggest a public advisory style typical of local or state transportation communications.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names Lad oF ea Erion Pharowey etn eye anit Coy in connection with a case. The text is unreadable regarding dates locations or charges.
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