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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 30, 1934
Page
5
A long list of names and movements among families and guests across Foxton Sydney and Parramatta, noting arrivals, departures, and social events. Guests include Mr and Mrs Bod Atra, Ms Noble, Mr P Mleymand, and many others visiting from various suburbs, with mentions of travel to Manly and Coogee and attendance at local gatherings and commemorations.
The obituary records the death of Mr G E Whealan with details of the funeral arrangements and burial. It notes the date and may mention next of kin and the issuing funeral home. The fragmentary text confirms a locally published obituary item for a community member.
A sobering report details a plane crash near Fremantle en route to Sydney. Pilot Forbes and passenger Anver Bh Hall are named. the aircraft, a Percival Gull, collided midair or on approach, killing one and injuring the other. The tragedy follows attempts to salvage the wreckage and attend the funeral.
Fragmented text reports heavy rain with scattered damage and delays. It mentions concern for safety and potential street flooding, with uncertain details and multiple garbled phrases about weather, unsafe conditions, and local disruption. The readable entities include no clear people or organizations.
A garbled church and community note describes a Sunday service and related events. It mentions a Reverend Cuban and a visiting speaker, with plans for children’s activities and a special program for a large congregation.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a stock market scene with scattered figures, dates, and place names. Mentions of markets, prices, and various entities appear garbled, with references to meetings and locations, but concrete facts are unreadable.
A fragmented notice describes a band recital with unclear timing and venue details. It mentions performers or pieces such as Amoratte TM and orange Blossom and references a dedication to Gotten. The readable fragments suggest a musical program with chords and a final note about a fine buyer.
Fragmentary OCR lists prize notes and stall names from a community fair. Mentions Damian Cautley, Roy Chal, Mary Phillipe, Tony Murpay, Moran, Mary Darla, Vase, Vela Wyatt, Mr Swarneys, Mary Flannery, Lee Wong, Maite Milk, Noonan, and McGirry among various stalls and prizes. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Government notice announces an application under Part I of the Water Act 1913 for a license in the July rainfall region. It requests public information on whether allocation is possible and the date the order would be signed, with a deadline for submissions and contact details.
Fragmentary church notice lists Advent Sunday rites and services including Holy Communion at 7 a.m and Evensong at 3 p.m. Mentions locations, names, and timing but text is garbled with errant characters and unreadable phrases.
Sunday's Methodist services listed with times and locations. The notice mentions St Andrew's Presbyterian Church and related congregational events, inviting parishioners to attend.
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