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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1928
Page
2
A fragmentary record highlights a Sunday gathering at Weir Swimming Reserve amid pleasant conditions. The text describes waters, surroundings, and local activity, noting the event’s community flavor and references to seasonal preparations and observances around a springtime feast.
Population figure for Australia as of September 30 1927 stands at 6 198 896 with 3 171 286 males and 3 097 762 females. Births exceed deaths by 176 018 while arrivals exceed departures by 47 688. NSW gains 62 761 as the country records a 2 percent annual growth since April 1921.
A fragmented line proclaims bakers must provide wholesome bread for the people, stressing trust and purity in the loaf. The chant echoes a civic duty to deliver safe sustenance and integrity in baking.
An old advertisement for R. W. Turner & Sons bakery urges readers to become customers by joining the loyalty roll and claiming where their bread in Forbes comes from. The copy emphasizes familarity with the Turners and their baked goods.
Fragmented text references a Bathurst court warrant dated January and mentions Whitam Blytte Theodore Finke Elena Gite Tors Benya Tora and LHe UPA 140 Yank. Much of the source is garbled, hindering a clear report of events or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR describes a fall incident with a person nearly unconscious and injured. The report notes a high fall distance, trauma to the upper body, a damaged knee, and confusion while others observe the scene. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
The Free Press 1840s note of thanks from Joseph Lee and Charles Simmons to customers for their support. The pair publish a Christian sermon to poor orphans from Mathurat Josaph Leo, promising a distribution of a bullock and water from La Jola. Applicants may receive aid Friday morning the 24th between 5 and 11. Joseph Lee, Warden, and Charles Simmons, baker, sign.
From Our Own Correspondent reports a dry spell and cool evenings in the district. Marsanntine operations are paused due to weather while families prepare for upcoming holidays and travel plans including Mrs J Stucko and Bruce Hodgson heading to Sydney.
A garbled scene shows a tundindy or mother figure speaking to a child about money and a misheard pilot exchange over New York City. The text includes misread phrases and numerous spelling errors, with scattered dialogue from characters such as Pat Murphy and Tommy in a domestic setting.
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