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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1938
Page
1
Mining engineer missing at Calarie as government partners with shire council privilege and inquiry. A meeting led by Wheatley highlighted the urgent need for action and support from Cordoba district, with Forbes and Coodubean named in discussions. The motion, carried after support from multiple members, aims to explore the proposed scheme for the area.
Reported missing from Calattie near Forbes since Sunday night, a man described as an engineer who arrived in Portland ten weeks ago is feared to have wandered off after suffering memory loss. Authorities are uncertain if he fell into nearby shafts or is wandering in the vicinity.
Late yesterday Fortes police received word that two figures were found nearby town and rushed to hospital in exhausted condition.
The report details rain stopping play for three days, delaying a cricket match. It notes uncertain outcomes, with players like Me wicket and Burt mentioned, and scraps of scorers and venues around an Oval setting, as officials planned a return to play.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a council debate over Wheatley and council operations. It references motions, fines, possibly discipline or officer actions, and public reaction, but readability is low and key names and dates are obscured.
Fragmentary text describes hospital washing and a meeting at Parkes Hospital during Law Week. It references Dr Ach and a patient cohort, but the readable content is sparse and largely unclear. The piece appears to be a damaged OCR segment from a hospital feature.
A fragmented OCR item reports a car overturning with a man severely injured to the point of back fracture. Witnesses say he walked to a nearby ambu lance after the crash in rain. The event occurred along a river near Holland and involved a group including Ned Any and others.
Fragmented OCR text presents a garbled note about a council event. No clear names, places, or dates are readable. The readable bits imply a meeting or gathering for councillors but lack concrete facts. Further legible text needed to form a proper article summary.
A delivery van struck a fence causing minor damage and an incident prompt. Witnesses reported no serious injuries as the driver exited to assess the scene and exchange information with property owners. Police logged the occurrence and began a routine investigation.
A fragmented report describes a polo event at VBS with large crowds and local patrons. The text references attendees including a person named Leanne and mentions times and locations in a casual, unclear style.
Fragmented text mentions a woman of middle age connected to California and Yale, with garbled phrases about skin care, eye color, and loyalties. Several proper nouns appear misrendered, including Latverally of Califor nia and Greens Charwcaan, suggesting a historical notice or profile fragment with unclear dates or context.
The article notes a public debate on establishing an independent ambulance service linked to the District Hospital. It mentions funding, community backing, and a plan to locate a substation and share resources with the hospital system. A later segment describes a car theft incident and recovery efforts nearby, including police actions and a recovered vehicle.
A fragmented report recounts civic concerns over street work and public safety. Officials debate the use of funds for maintenance, with notes on a vehicle patrol, road repairs, and a pending payment schedule affecting local departments.
Fragmentary text recalls Brother Ephrem’s departure, listing schools and teachers, with scattered names and dates. The piece appears to document a community farewell as Ephrem relocates to the Solomon Isles, mentioning education staff and local attendees in a dated, ceremonial tone.
Dr Herbert urged a policy at the Shire meeting to set a price per crow for eradication. Councilors questioned feasibility and cost, musing on government involvement and the overall impact on the community and wildlife.
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