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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 23, 1952
Page
5
A fragmented community notice describes a farewell gathering for M. Dash, held around evening with Mrs. Baad and friends present. The event included tea, a presentation, and social conversations as attendees shared memories and wished well.
A floor show at the Apex Ball drew about 300 patrons as Sede Sherida's orchestra received strong play. The event featured replicas of the club's wagon and a decor theme. Mayor and city officials attended, praising the program and noting preparations for next year.
A fragmented 1900s style listing notes hospital admissions and discharges, engagements and social notices in Forbes and surrounding towns. It mentions patients at Crombie Hospital and Parkes Private, engagements in Forbes district, and social movements among local families and schools, with scattered names and addresses.
Mr L C Rousall aged 64 of the Forbes District died at Forbes Hospital after a brief illness. He was a former resident of the late Mr George Rusa family and leaves a widow. The funeral will be held at the local cemetery with burial at the Culbolle grounds amid floral tributes.
An 8 year old boy, John A Weight Hohl, died in a farm accident reported near a graveyard. The funeral details list relatives and a memorial at a local cemetery. Authorities described the incident as a tragic mishap involving farm equipment and a towing vehicle.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Marist Brothers Old Boys reunion with scattered references to attendees, bishops, and possible speeches. The readable fragments mention Pathe Fancher, Father Patha, and other named individuals among a chaotic mix of lines and broken phrases. The passage lacks coherent structure or a clear news event.
A detailed marriage notice records the wedding at the Met line Charen Forbes of Julia Valerie Tuckley and Lester Boyd Pearne. The ceremony conducted by Rev W A Coates featured floral arrangements with pastels and carnations. A reception followed at the Grange with music and family attendance.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and locations from a local page, mentioning Robie site, Harte, Fortnight, and several uncertain terms. The readable content is sparse. most lines are cut or misspelled, leaving unclear events or dates. No cohesive story or stand helper emerges.
A pre bonfire meeting notes a youth assembly at Fort Walt at 7 next Monday. The event aims to mobilize members for the fund, recruit new workers, and prepare candidates for the shows. Dancing and costumes were part of the spirit with a prize won by Folam Colt for a barber’s uniform themed entry.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a Petty Sessions entry referencing ME Palmer and a court appearance. Readers see garbled names and phrases like Gibeon and Denby, with uncertain details about proceedings, dates, and outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text references grants for recreation reserves, Orono, Mr Crae, maintenance aid, and improvements. The passage is garbled with missing words and unclear events, but indicates a plan or discussion around funding and upkeep of recreation reserves and related facilities.
A local notice announces a sheep sale at Parkes scheduled for next Friday. Details are unclear due to damaged text but the event appears to involve a public auction or market sale of livestock with fees or terms not fully legible.
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