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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1939
Page
2
Fragments describe a Luther Society gathering at Forbes Branch, noting travel and local discussions. Several garbled phrases reference members, timing, and possible calendar items with unclear names and places.
Sparkes athlete from Parke Intermediate High School collected notable marks at a CWDE RASA horin meet held in Fuhen. The standout posted a new foam time in the sprint and added a 100 yard dash best, with other top finishes by teammates and schools.
A garbled report discusses Dr George Macharess condemning old teaching methods in Bathurst. He argues students learn more from practical demonstrations and problem solving than rote drills. The piece mentions attesting veachers, storage for forage, and the need to harness idea generators for modern instruction.
A garbled police court record references a defendant Vitis Nsinasy appearing in court on a date in May. Details are fragmentary, noting deterring punishment and potential penalties but lacking coherent facts, names, or a clear outcome.
The death occurred yesterday at Dieteret Hospital of Lionel Jura aged about seventy in long illness. Survived by a large family, the deceased had strong local ties and engaged in district affairs. The funeral will be held at the Belatdseaieter church with services to follow after burial in the family lot.
Fragmented obituary details mention Alfred SpatehE Heath in Forbes District. It notes late MP Sparkes and a brother of E. Sparkes who has died. A family with a Porting and Con Hobatin reference appears, with interments at a local church. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A fragmentary travelogue reports a missionary’s work in New Guinea, describing the heat, rain, and disease. It portrays local villages, village life, and schooling for about 400 children, with details on vegetation, wildlife, housing, and the daily routines observed by the writer.
The column records engagements marriages and departures across the community. Names include Marjorie Gosper of Enna Grange Albert and other locals, with notes on hospital returns and military camp attendance. Also mentions staff changes at the Post Office and a farewell for Mr. Dewey as he departs for official duties.
Fragmentary text mentions individuals and places like Bathirst and Sydneyard JM, with references to a former manager of the Rank. The garbled lines hinder clear identification of events, dates, or precise actions.
The readable fragments reference a Friday gathering at Albion moat, discussions led by Mr Ber Wal and Mr Nat Weir, with notes on a river encampment, a public display, and a visit or appointment. Mentions of Plots, a doctor, and a few days at clove appear amid garbled phrases and scattered names.
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