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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1935
Page
2
A garden party hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Meagher featured a program of varied entertainment. Attendees enjoyed decorative lighting, music, and a display of refreshments while neighbors and guests mingled.
The text outlines a chaotic discussion about census data and population figures, referencing the state and district areas. It notes percentages, proposed rules, and calls for clearer governance and planning in response to demographic metrics.
The article details a third round match where the School dominated the Colts with strong bowling and batting displays. Key players like Shonnd and others contributed high scores and tight fielding as the team moved toward victory, while Colts struggled to counter the onslaught.
Aed Clement, a local farmer, won a wheat crop competition judged on the 13th of the month. The event drew several hundred acres, with Clemens noting remarkable yield and plans to enter again next year.
A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous names and places with unclear roles. The text mentions Martin, MeKiang, Anileraan, Marine Grate, Ruthley, and McKengin among others, plus numbers and dates that are hard to parse.
Forbes selects squad to challenge in next Sunday's cricket match seeking a cup defense at Parken Nie with notable players including Laurie Chiara and Evan Johnston. The lineup features a core group from Forbes School as they aim to beat Baca team and regain the Cup.
In a spirited contest, Marist Brothers edged Banks with a late surge led by standout plays from Avery and Cannnon. The frame featured strong defense, key rebounds, and pivotal assists as Marist claimed a narrow victory amid eroding stamina and crowd energy.
A French tennis star Henri Cochet is slated for a vocal treatment tour in Forbes after his Brisbane and Sydney stops. Arrangements with the local association promise a New Year event, bringing Cochet to town for a charitable or cultural appearance.
The garden fete at the Convent grounds near Wed Hieaday night will feature four big acts culminating in final competitions. Local Catholic Vanier School plans evening of songs dances and a young people oriented program with Admalval Frowady as host and East South Forbes as the event theme.
The Forbes meet features the 3C Laurence cricket team aiming to reclaim the Kelly Cup and bring it back to Fortes. The squad vows the trophy will not leave town again amid a tense contest set to decide the title with key players listed, including Cann, Ford, and Walker among others.
An unclear report describes a band recital in Victoria Pa with phrases about church hours and fall events. It mentions names like Conaradon and Berg and a line about saving the king, but the text is garbled and many details are unreadable.
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