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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1951
Page
3
Obituary for Mes H G Smith Marr. Death noted after long illness. Residence listed as Temple Street Forbes. Widow of late Mr Smith. Survived by five children and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced locally.
Mr T G Chesher longtime master tater at South Forbes died at Sur Time Ave Blood last Saturday. He leaves a widow and daughters Vera, Norbert, Renney, Vivicote Chesher, and Mrs F W Nicholls. Funeral slated Monday at the Catholic center on Botany Avenue.
A garbled dated fragment mentions several names and places in a cryptic line about a ritual or incident. The readable bits reference a person named Melita Snobais and phrases like Homese and Sunston, with unclear context and missing details.
In Forbes district many residents are listed with travels, visits, and arrivals. Mrs Ray Bennett and son Kenneth of Bathurst are guests of Mrs Moller for weeks while others prepare to host visitors from Grange and Lachlan Street. Local birthdays, hospital updates, and a parade of names mark community life with travel to Sydney and Canberra mentioned for several families.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions Me D3 Bane FD a giant Torben on Thema June 39 and references appointments, sired status, and material at Knaptorta Phaniscy. The legible bits imply a consult or roster note with names and locations but lack coherent context or dates.
A Mothers' Club function at the school Friday featured children entertaining mothers with dances and muppet shows in the gym. Guests included the Mayoress and Mrs Conadie. Muted by garlands, the event celebrated with cake candles and tokens as Mrs Richardson and others led afternoon activities.
Novelly presented a dance fueled by performers and attendees at a Roasted Ball event. The program featured 30 dancers, with Theda and others guiding the evening. Audience energy rose as acts entertained and several guests interacted with the crowd amid a lively ball atmosphere.
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