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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 21, 1938
Page
6
Joyce Barry breaks a long standing 480 mile cycling record from Lisburn to Reckhampton on rough roads. The event drew strong crowds as Barry set a new time, defeating the previous mark and claiming the title of fastest female rider for this route.
A local event in Eugowra marks the formation of the Ladies' Hockey Club with an inaugural gathering at the Kore Wildes venue last week. Patron, president, and secretary positions are noted with plans for practice sessions and a forthcoming season amid community support.
Market notes indicate Brisbane and Melbourne sales show firm buying while European and British activity remains varied. Key buyers include Germany and France with Yorkshire and Northern regions actively trading. Prices and futures appear cautious amid transport and currency factors as Perth and Sydney observers await August outcomes.
Townsville Townies overpower Eugowra Longman in a vigorous hockey match behind strong team defense and scoring bursts. Spectators were treated to a fast paced game with notable saves and key plays from both sides, including standout efforts by Kirkey and Moya as the hosts secured the win.
Readable fragments show a tennis event tagged as Weaver Cup Camp with Saturday results, players and venues including Nelsom Park and Town Centre. The text mentions teams or locations like Laurensy Gurley and Miusian Town with references to matches and outcomes though details are garbled.
A garbled OCR page blends tennis event notes with a dance night at Pinnacle Court and various names and fragments. Readable items mention a dancing event at a hall around eight and a reference to a tennis game, but many lines are indecipherable.
Players from Forbes visit Wellton and Munday lead a tight contest as Mater rota’s defense holds firm. Abe Wellton and Ferber shine, but the clash remains level with late chances and cautious play from both sides.
Calendar for 1938 lists events across lines with dates and places. Entries mention Prwle T-ny 20 Thies Aww mid Trwndle-Aayeat BA I Gandotein Aaya 10 acu 17 Brun Gaue-AUgni 4 barks August 3 30 3 Porbhes-Beptumber hd 7 Weethalle ALIA TY Lake Cargelyte-aoar 23 24 UrwarbeAUU 3.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to recount a local event or scene with names Wilhine Farber and Ayan, mentioning a 1837-4 date fragment, a library, and fashion references while cryptically noting wax removal and a popular sword. Details are unclear due to garbled source text.
A fragmented obituary notice honors Grenfell area pioneers including Ms Murray and Mr James Avonaskin among long term residents. It notes interments at Grenfell Cemetery and final resting places, with mentions of surviving relatives and local figures, reflecting a community memory spanning decades.
Fragmented text from an OCR source mentions a hospital and various mixed phrases. Key readable elements include references to a hospital and scattered numbers. The overall context is unclear due to garbled text, requiring cautious interpretation.
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