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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 17, 1947
Page
5
A storm damaged crops in the Bedgerabong district with heavy rain and gusty winds. Farmers plan bush fire precautions and a community meeting is set for Sunday. the OWP sports saw Bedgerabong finish second in their section as children enjoyed a good day at school events.
Humorous poem asks readers to identify four mill proprietor, a young solicitor, an impish actor, a blond actress, and others in a stage Play-Reading Evening. Rookery Nowk's producer fronts a transforming cast at Shand Theatre next month.
The play The Cherry Orchard by Chekhov was staged by Evens Productions on the Wednesday reading night. The cast featured Mira Reg mond and Betty Naverberryi among others with a strong audience reaction and notices of upcoming local appearances and personal notices included in the program.
Daniel Janes Crosby aged. death occurred at Forbes Hospital on Friday night following a short admission. A former gold miner active in Western Australia California and Australia, Crosby served in the Boer War and volunteered for World War I. He was unmarried and left no relatives in Australia. funeral arrangements.
The wedding of Hier May daughter of Mr and Mrs C Hiewell Forbes to Ronald Stewart son of Mrs E Stewart Griffith was held October 4 at Wollongong. Rev Turnbull officiated with music by Mr Barvinne and a procession led by the bride’s brother Ron Hoswell. The bride wore white lace over white satin with matching accessories. bridesmaids wore pink frocks. The groom’s mother wore a satin checked dress with black trim.
A confusing OCR note reports an accident on Uilots Street Portes with J Moder and Iain Kien injured. An ambulance transported them to a hospital where a doctor stitched a wound and X rays were taken.
The ceremony at the Presbyterian church united Miss Style and Mr. Extel Black, with Rev. J Metowan officiating on Saturday October 4. The bride wore a lace gown with a long train, carried no bouquet, and was escorted by her brother Henry. Bridesmaids wore powder blue gowns. reception followed at Ashfield Town Hall with about fifty guests. The couple then departed for their home, with attendees including Misses Hayes and Read and family members in attendance.
Columbia Studios will photograph a day and night session at their Rankin Street studio. The project aims to capture varied lighting and mood, inviting models and staff to participate as needed.
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