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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
4
Forbes residents attended a midweek gathering and observed the aquahien event while noting sports, church, and social items. The issue details a weekly column schedule, baptisms at the Unptlet Church, a car incident where a person was pinned beneath a vehicle, and various local notices and advertisements with names, places, and events.
Fragmented OCR style list details numerous horse names, odds, and stakes across a racing card. Mentions include Bu bunbury and Teague, with various horses and figures scattered like a race meet record. The readable portions show bettors and entries rather than a cohesive narrative or single event outcome.
Barratta in form as a roofed anibiwlalne clashes with rivals in the Fifield Handicap and related events. Names such as Ye Aiur Want Panword wets toe and double Hallopening Handicap appear among a crowd of entrants with extensive listings for horses and riders, reflecting a busy day at the track.
A fragmented list of names and match details for a tennis event at Wonnie Noon’s FourOig run Sunday. It mentions players Parslow, W Doan, Pure Ow, Sly, Willa, Me MiKay, Mr Orman, Ke Melwka, and many others with roles such as ladies and Misses, plus notes on a TM crady meeting Woonona at 10 Am Sunday and various supporters and emcee-like names.
A fragmented report lists players and coaches from a past football era. Names such as Ray Ryan, Sunilay, and Ty urtag appear among forwards and backs including W McKay and J Penny. The text recalls a previous season, with vague references to trials, exhibitions, and a lineup rich in local figures.
A distorted OCR fragment describes a public disorder scene with references to police, a person named Lewis of a location, and a newspaper style remedy claim. The garbled text mentions a form of punishment or trial, a beadle, and a strange medical cure advertised as a Woods’ finest Pappee mint Cure. The overall coherence is low, but the piece evokes a sensational anecdote involving law enforcement and questionable medicine.
A Sydney Friday report notes the Wyangala Scheme Bill advancing through the chamber. It proposes public works at the Wyeneale Dam and mentions an ambition linked to government revenue and a provision for child health aid.
The Betive Farming Train arrived in Grenfell last Friday for the Agricultural Department exhibition. A large number of farmers and civic representatives attended, with strong interest in exhibits and expert talks. The day featured court sessions, a new hall opening, and a wide community turnout. The event highlighted Empire Day plans, school celebrations, and local progress projects with substantial attendance and worker involvement.
Coronial inquiry hears that Stacy Crowe, 22, died after a bottle of medicine containing codeine was prescribed by Dr. Barton. Her husband left with a newborn baby Nathaniel, and evidence suggests an accident in mixing the medicine led to her fatal intoxication. The coroner will hear further details as Dr. Barton faces proceedings at Parkes Olive Court on June 6.
The Grentett Hos el names Jocal matra McNickle as new head and celebrates AFA J. Beaute winning a 9 trap event with a 48 score. Meanwhile the Gwpt of Public Work discusses water supply plans for Contell Anstay and a county club meeting outlines upcoming competitions and horse events at Condabella.
A 20 year old, identified as Hookham, was killed at Aston's timber yards Quandiallay when a log fell onto his body while loading a trolley with a chain. His parents, Mr and Mrs Bookham of Alice Springy, were informed and the body was taken to hospital or local mortuary. The incident is described as a tragic accident at the works.
A string of community notes reports names and places including Sydney residents and visitors. It mentions appointments at firms, births, hospital stays, and retirements, with references to private hospitals and local streets. The garbled text lists many individuals and events without clear dates or cohesive narrative.
A fragmented film page lists Lon Phaney in S Mockery and Dorothy Sut in Medusne Pompadour Sutuniay nieht with several misread titles. Colleen Moore appears in How WI Oat with Joy Sunt and a harvest of scenes. The notice mentions events through Wednesday next and references Variety in a garbled fashion.
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