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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
3
A fragmented racing report notes Forbes Horses at Orange and Me. Roger Spans Moernt bleh among contenders in the Weller Handicap. Horses, owners, and riders are listed with unclear finish orders and prize money around £900, reflecting a lively but garbled recount of the event.
A young butcher from Emmet, Cote Meinrieh, died when a car driven off the road near Cowra overturned. His wife and son were injured. investigation and local reports describe a severe wreck with extensive damage to the vehicle.
A young man Willis Potter appeared at Portis Police Court charged with stealing three cups and a teapot from John Meagher and Co Ltd. He was released on 10 bond to await further review in twelve days. The defendant has prior convictions and was bound over to keep the peace and be of good behavior. He denied the charge and claims he was in drink at the time.
A fragmented historic notice notes a bequest of ten thousand pounds by a priest for a convent. The garbled text references a will and a donor linked to a religious house, with uncertain dates and details remaining readable.
An 18 year old man, Elly or Watson, was arrested after being found with a bottle in a public hall. He faced charges for public intoxication and had previously been warned after a prior Saturday night incident. The court allowed the defendant to leave the scene with a warning as the case proceeded.
Fragmentary OCR outlines a pattern paper catalog from McCall detailing fashion items, materials, and design elements. It mentions innovative silhouettes, new decorative motifs, and medal pattern references, with emphasis on quality and fit for women and dressmaking.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a quirky stage travelogue or burlesque style piece. It mentions performances, dance, and various named places and people in a noisy, lyrical parody of shopping and showmanship with scattered proper nouns. The readable fragments hint at a curious performance or revue with characters and titles, weaving through a string of locations and dates.
A garbled OCR passage mixes phrases about face powder and beauty, with stray words and invented terms. It appears as a jumble of unrelated lines mentioning powders, names, times, and fragmented dialogue, lacking coherent events or clear subjects.
A chaotic OCR fragment hints at a remarkable tennis family with names like Skane and Benny Hevive involved in matches or events. The text mentions exes and various mixed terms, implying a local sports summary or feature with scattered details and unclear chronology.
The article surveys the motor industry and its influence on global transport, noting the shift from rail to road networks. It discusses highways, vehicles, and logistics, mentioning corporate and governmental roles in developing motor transport for goods and the public.
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