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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1944
Page
4
Local Eugowra district notes reveal a solved mystery of the Missing Tower and announce upcoming events. Community updates praise education outreach, dental care in country schools, and public school involvement while inviting aid for prisoners with gifts and support opportunities.
On Wednesday a stroke competition at Portas featured lively play from several Indies and strong scores as Mrs. Croucher led the field before finals. In the eriw-off Mir. Croucher was named winner. on Sunday a separate 18-hole contest produced more notable cards and results for Mrs. Nebel Mrs. Hay and others.
The Eugowra Boy Scouts held an evening parade with outdoor exercises and a drum test. Russell showed promise for Second Class and leaders praised patrol work. next Friday will be Patrol Leaders night with rewards for initiative and a district visit noted.
The report lists residents on leave from service including Pte Ron Andersen and Cpl Kelvin Cheney, with several others seen about town in Wellington and Sydney. It mentions a birth, an engagement, and reflections on a Shire conference and holiday activities, plus a note on Mr. McCarron’s homecoming and local hive gifts.
Bir. Wil lia Michael Toohey died at Brentwood private hospital Forbes at age 1. He was born in 1an0 near Gun ning NW to Trish parents. He rode bullock drays to goldfields, cricketer in youth, a skilled horseman, and well regarded for his honesty. Survived by widow Catherine Toohey and three daughters. Burial in Bugowre cemetery Roman Catholic section conducted by Rev. Pr. Farrow.
Optician Mr D J Bono of Orange will visit Bugowra on Monday July 17 with Canowindra morning and Bugowra afternoon sessions. Consultations available at Nelch's Genital Hotel in the afternoon only.
The notes describe young cricket or football style matches with references to Forbeg Celts and Real Seam wf Chay, praising players and qualities. A parade is planned for next Sunday at 10 am, with matches against Hugowra in the morning and Pughedell in the afternoon. Social events include the Welfare Committee reception at the local Flight’s headquarters with outdoor games and singing.
Local school report covers farm topics and immunization talk. Detailing a softball competition led by Line Lechiin Wikriklohs as Cur lew Rovers deficit by three to one. Wanderers lead the Britible junior standings. Mixed spelling errors aside, the piece notes enthusiasm and community activity with a brief mention of a cabinet display and MLA visits before the elections.
A fragmented OCR passage presents a tale involving King Alfred walking near a city and a teacher asking a pupil about behavior and courtly courtesy. The text mixes garbled phrases about a cottage, a night, and a king’s path, with unclear sequence and dialogue.
The page lists Red Cross notes and betting details from a Saturday event. It names participants including Crowe Bediely VAMIELy and several ticket numbers. Widespread garbled text obscures most specifics but suggests a local gathering with references to bets and attendees.
A local school fundraiser honors the Parker family and Wright family for their support toward library funds. June Wilkinson of Wychan wins a competition while Ron Wright and Ron Harley are praised for weekend efforts to prepare school grounds for winter.
A fragmented report on a fitness club gathering notes a few games introduced amid editorial confusion. The piece touches on spelling jokes, audience reactions, and a promise to provide further help to readers, with a casual, community-news tone.
Fragmented items report continued warm dry weather and local obituaries. The text mentions Silver Star orchestra, a funeral procession, and various local names including Perry, Creevey, and Goer, with references to holidays, vacations, and a college arrival.
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