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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1948
Page
2
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Mary Ann Jones Wr fegrit te feet at age 4oe TU ors OL. It mentions her father Will ine aod wee and her mother from Fores with many family details. The notice lists survivors including children and grandchildren and gives service and burial information.
Fragmentary text shows Crombie tied to a pursuit involving “Hands,” with names and places garbled. The readable parts suggest a police or crime-themed notice or story fragment centered on an investigation and related characters.
Building inspector Mr L Prow reported to the council meeting on several new building applications. Proposals include a cemented fence and verandah works on various lots with values around £1570 and £83, plus others on St Mie Additions and Batlet Romentine. The council recommended approval after permits are issued and proper notices provided.
Mr W S Smith manager of Forbes Olympic Pool submitted a special report to the Local Municipal Council detailing the pool problems. The report notes reduced circulation due to a cracked feed pipe and clogged filters, causing poor water flow and pressure. Major cleaning and repairs are planned, with turnover rates and filtration issues to be reviewed, including proposed work before the pool reopens in late April.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a chaotic scene involving a collision on Lachlan Street and a boy aided by Mr Albers Daye. References to Mrs Holloway and a birthday party for twenty five years include scattered names, places, and family ties, with travel to Sydney and Parkes mentioned amid unclear details.
A long list of community movements and personal news from Forbes shows visitors, holidays, and family updates. Residents travel to Sydney Manly and Canberra while others return from tours and convalescence. Local weddings, hospital duties, and social visits are noted along with forthcoming residence changes and public events.
The Making of Bush Christmas follows five Australian bush children and a native tracker as they chase horse thieves. They face storms and lost tracks, raid a thieves’ larder, and capture the culprits, with a cast including Helen Grieve and Ebenem Saunders.
A reader’s scanned review discusses a youth oriented production titled "The Terror" with emphasis on amateur performers and the drama club crowd. It praises concessions for children and notes the extended run of the Musicians and Drama Society show, with plans for Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit in coming weeks.
Government notice invites applications for settlement of 167 blocks on Murraguldirie Estate Humula 9 to 5 miles NW from Humula on the Wagga Wagga Tumbarumba line for closer settlement rentals about £108 per block. Blocks from 428 to 1386 acres suitable for deep breeding and fat lamb raising. one block for dairy. Applications open from March 16 to April 16 with Crown Land Agent details and forms available free from District Surveyor or Crown Land Agent or Department of Lands Sydney.
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