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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1931
Page
6
A garbled report mentions river rising and a car chase by the Eugowra river amid storms. Several names appear in fragments, including Offord and Werne, with scattered references to events, locations, and times, but the text remains largely unreadable and inconclusive.
An unclear OCR fragment prompts rapid response from authorities or officials. The readable bits reference air quality and a potential safety alert, urging quick attention to the situation and follow up from relevant agencies.
Weather hampered play in the week delaying the Eden Lassie Cup. Yarrabendal Coke defeated Monwanga 9-73 to 20- high 20, with top scorers listed as Baiting for Yarraband and Clothier fading. Horace Hendy and Jou Reidy among listed players.
Fragments from a local report detail a severe storm bringing 725 points of rain within half an hour, with subsequent tetanus cases and injuries. Notable names include Mr Thampeum and Mr Stack, with interventions at nearby halls and warnings from medical staff. A funeral service occurred at RC cemetery for Greta, followed by a medical alert as a tetanus case emerged. Social gatherings and remembrances continued through the week, including a party in honor of Greta and a hospital referral for treatment.
A public meeting of farmers was held to discuss week’s activities and shared concerns. Attendees included local leaders and community members, with a focus on agriculture support and regional issues affecting the farming community.
In Bedgerabong, Lachlan leads a windy cricket contest with a timely rise after rain delays. The Lowe dominates the track and tallies consider a strong performance by players like Kermode, Pratt, Turner, and Hodge as Grose struggles. The report mixes scores, player lines, and field conditions reflecting a local newspaper tone.
Quandialla lambs and sheep traded at Sydney sales with brisk bidding. Prices rose for hoggets and lambs, with strong support for prime yearling beef and other boxed stock. Notable consignments included Wick prime beef and varied cattle values, while buyers pushed bids higher across the yard.
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