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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 06, 1928
Page
10
Narroming town faced two fatal incidents during the New Year holidays. One man, seeking protection, hanged himself after tearing his blanket into a rope. Reports said he had been drinking heavily. A camper on the river bank cut his throat and danced on a stump with blood flowing before collapse. Dr Suthern attended and ordered transfer to Dubbo District Hospital.
Mr J McDermont of Mudgee faced a painful encounter near Cudgepong when his attempt to free a large platypus led to a sharp contact with its sting. Admitted to Mudgen Hospital, his arm required treatment and remains under care. Platypus stings are described as among the most painful experiences, often causing loss of consciousness in severe cases.
A fire started by focused sunlight through a plate glass window in Saunders' two insular features on George Street, City, damaged the window and caused fumes to fill the room. A bystander looked in as the flames intensified, with glass showering nearby.
Mercia EB Pout of Condobuli wood wed Alfred Sinclair Davis of Goulburn at St Laurence's Church on Boxing Day. Bride wore ivory crepe de chine with Chantilly lace, orange blossom veil, and pink sweet peas bouquet. Attendants Dorothy and Beryl Pout. best man Gordon Pont. Reception at Ryan's cafe, then honeymoon in Sydney. Future home Forbes.
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