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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1939
Page
2
A garbled historical passage presents a jumble of phrases and names. Amidst lively fragments reference is made to Canberra, a church, and a Sunday service. The text hints at social scenes, weather, people and a distant setting, with scattered references to events and figures.
A Forbes heat wave caused multiple deaths and fires. The article details a fatality during timber property work, a widow’s death from heat, and funeral notices. It notes a broader heat wave impact across several towns with ongoing search and safety concerns.
Fragmented OCR notes describe social events at a club house hotel including guests from Drummoyne and Narra, a Forage holiday mention, and references to Sydney figures. The text lists couples and attendees like Gus Lawler and a Miss Lal, with mentions of a late night gathering, but details are garbled and many names are unclear.
Obituary notice for Mrs Catherine Mary Hood aged 64, widow of late Mr Hood. She lived at 64 residence, with family members named Nall McPhie and Lila Greist Kowaried. The text lists numerous relatives, neighbors, and local residents, with references to services, visitations, and funeral arrangements across multiple local streets and towns. The fragmentary OCR includes names such as Robie, Thomney, May Rhodos, and others, along with mentions of private hospitals and nearby locales.
The piece reports on the extensive rock building project at Anitagony. It mentions a large complex with a notable block at 340 Ave Dee and references cattle farms nearby. The text is fragmentary but highlights site activity and dated actions within the Prem.
A garbled report describes a sudden outbreak in Cotases District near Kangarooby Mountain with about 60 men vying for control. The text mentions Monse Boland’s property and escalating threats as groups move toward Ce Balt. The snippet references clashes and disturbed activities around the area, with authorities reacting to the unrest.
The readable text fragments mention a few personal names and locations but lack a cohesive event or outcome. No clear date, organization, or place is evident, resulting in an incomplete record with insufficient context for a sharp news summary.
Fragmentary ad copy mentions Charmosan face powder and a faded line about a beauty product. The readable text references Ahddes od unten and a partial product claim, with no clear dates or prices visible.
A fragmented account describes a family away swimming near a river. Mrs Cutliffe and Br Cutl are noted, with references to overdressed costumes and a tank overflow. The text hints at clothing salvage and a medical bulletin, with scattered names and odd phrases.
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