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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 03, 1939
Page
1
An extract describes attention to a swimming pool project and local developments in New South Wales. It notes government sections, beaches, and dignitaries, with mentions of the Forum, construction aims, and public access implications. The piece situates the pool amid regional planning and prospective tourism in the era.
A fragmented clipping highlights a young tap dancer's potential, noting performance, style hints, and training steps. The piece references multiple names and places in a busy collage of OCR garble.
The article discusses the Western District championship program with hopes for strong rivalries and anticipated crowds. Teams like Parhay and Forbes chub prepare for the event at Parkes and Wellington venues, while spectators book seats and officials plan the seating.
A Forbes incident left Mrs. Louisa Morris dead after being shot by Robert Henaby aged 63, who then poisoned himself. Her daughter May Morris, 36, was critically injured from a blow with the same rifle. The double inquest date awaits Mrs Morris’s recovery.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a youth witness account of a killing. Names and places are garbled, with references to a director, officials, and local figures such as Doolan and Pyne. The text hints at police or constable involvement and a belated newspaper mention.
Fragmentary text describes a Forbes related Olympic swimming pool event. Mentions Jennie Dean, August activities, and a fire incident at a supposedly related event, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
A severe windstorm battered Forbes district causing the aerodrome hangar to be wrecked and widespread damage. About 130 live wires were down, several fences collapsed and dozens of stores suffered broken doors. Heavy rainfall and saturations inundated streets, with authorities reporting the heaviest downpour in years and many power lines lingering dead.
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