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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1949
Page
2
Fragmentary report lists several named captains and officers for bush fire brigades including locations such as Eugowra and Pineiv, with unclear spellings and garbled text. The piece references appointments and rank designations, suggesting a local fire fighting organization consolidating leadership roles.
A long garbled miscellany lists many personal names, places, and casual events. The text mentions church, hospital, and social interactions with scattered locations such as Fortes and Percy Street. It reads as a damaged social column with numerous unreadable items and stray references to people and dates.
The marriage of Miss Sheridan of Flint Street Poren to Mr Colin Eton was celebrated on Friday November 1 at St Lawrence Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Father Hace iyen with wedding attire featuring lace and a white straw picture hat. A reception followed at Lye nine with guests including family and bridesmaids in blue frocks. The couple departed amid tokens and well wishes for a short honeymoon.
Fragmentary text references Anglican rites, a retreat, and ordination by a brotherhood. Mentions St Eris, Norman, Archescon, and a cathedral dedication. Indicates a period event around November with speakers and church officials, but many names and places are garbled.
A fragmented obituary notice lists Mr Mervyn Holand and multiple local names including Ray Fathi and Ayrton of Camachnadra. The text references dates around 1980 and events within a community, noting family roles and possible memorial details amid garbled OCR.
A Friday afternoon event at the primary school garden drew a large crowd for a fund raising party. Activities included a concert by the combined choir, pony rides, needlework displays, and a village entertainment program with proceeds anticipated to reach a substantial total.
A fragment lists prices and items including 10 A/C 08 A/C curver at £9 17s 6d and Reg Port 1/9 A, with a note referring to McGee at 30 PTT Street.
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