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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 18, 1938
Page
6
Studio Theatre presents a controversial screening as part of a cryptic program. The cast includes Chadr Me TM Chan and Margaret V8 with a heavy wartime backdrop, exploring confinement and escape themes amid tense moral questions.
Report on a cricket match where St Laurence defeated Grawlin in a closely contested game. Notable contributions from Caldwell, McMann, Green, and Hodge backed by strong bowling figures for the winners, with key partnerships and late innings pressure shaping the result. League standings and player names feature prominently, reflecting a busy sporting day.
Fragmented report describes a Pepper Shield cricket match at Koora watha with Goolagong and Koora watha players, listing multiple names and scores amid unclear OCR. The text references Faulkner, Paley, Bray, Wear, Preston, and others in a confusing lineup.
An ad touts Persis whiteness claiming unmatched brightness and purity from taxygen charged suds. It promises thorough stain removal and a clean finish for all family laundry, asserting Persil provides a single standard of whiteness.
A Forbes parish board meeting discussed grasshopper levy, travel stock refunds, and related financial items. A detailed report covered council involvement, transportation concerns, and expectations for future actions by officers and committees.
Bed time sequence reads as a garbled note with scattered names and phrases, listing people and fragments such as Ormaly, Sestak, Lape, Taner, Thome, Ban, and Samiph amid unclear context and numbers.
Local settlers association gathered for a Saturday session to discuss concerns and resolutions on fibre gases and safety. Key members including WR Thomas and senior Clarkes attended. committees formed and the chair indicated a plan to proceed with formal action at the next meeting.
A disputed proposal to erect sub-terminal silos faces rail congestion concerns as officials debate the impact on wheat haulage and year end traffic. Widespread opposition cites potential bottlenecks and delays affecting Canowindra Grenfell and surrounding districts, while proponents argue the plan would ease earlier bottlenecks and support grain movement.
In a tense council gathering readings reference prominent local figures including Mr Bawhaytor and Mr Brown. The minutes mention a Prenat a Ine Shires Association and discuss relatives present among councilors. A sense of respect and concern for local governance is noted amid the deliberations.
A garbled report of a junior swimming or track meet lists participants such as Caldwell Peters and Wimmer, with placements like second and third. The text mentions events, yards, and a Friday or Wednesday schedule, noting a class and pool activities, plus an upcoming meet.
A garbled telegraph style passage mentions names likely Venables and Vale, with street references and a long stood dispute. The readable bits suggest a local altercation or legal notice context with references to a well known garage and community figures.
An advertisement promotes Dr Moose's Indian Root Pills as a remedy for rheumatism lumbago sciatica and related pains. It asserts cleansing the bowels kidneys and nervous system and claims successful outcomes for those suffering chronic rheumatic conditions.
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