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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
9
Amid Perth match reports Jardine leads with strong form as England faces Dyn Western Australia. Vague notes mention rain delays and early wickets, with prominent players including Adair and Wade contributing for the visitors while local team selections and order remain tentative.
Transcribed debate shows Alderman Twogood and Alderman Smith clashing with the Mayor over remarks attributed to them. Arguments focus on courtesy, press coverage, and whether the Mayor should address the issue in public or private.
Fragmented OCR item lists people, places, and events across Sydney Melbourne and other locations. The legible segments mention individuals like Jac Delavoy and Bevan I Tuy, dates around a holiday period, and various institutions and street references, but no coherent single news item emerges.
A community drive described as a Big Day aims to raise funds for Red Cross relief. Local organizers promise a pleasant afternoon with a program, a mystery shown by a committee, and refreshments for attendees.
An assortment of fragmented film related titles and names appears on a damaged page. References include fictional or foreign sounding terms and scattered character names, some resembling performers or roles, with many unreadable segments.
A local committee organized a huge sports meeting and lunch to celebrate a successful event. Volunteers, stalls, and cake sales supported a charity drive as crowds enjoyed races, dances, and awards for dozens of participants. Attendees included families and many volunteers from the town.
A historical account describes a Bribbaree exhibition with praise for organizers led by Norman Carn and a large attendance. The event featured a diverse showcase including music, performances, livestock like cattle and poultry, and a notable hall scene with orchestra participants and community figures listed among attendees.
Officials blamed Byney for disruptions at the Waterside Workers Federation event. A displayed model titled Bellybarwr showcased wealth, with numerous exhibitors and a notable crowd. The exhibit featured several named figures and a premiere for 18-year-olds, drawing reported attention from attendees.
A British Motors Ltd tour showcases fine trucks including the 27 HP Com Cinenta Red Real motor with over 2105 payload. The event features the Diamond trapke and a Behnert-style panel, emphasizing engineering and craftsmanship for potential buyers in Sydney and beyond.
A boy nearly dies after dropping into a mine shaft. He is rescued by an out jutting ledge and saved through quick action, though he sustains injuries. Rescue efforts are detailed with witnesses and timing before authorities arrive.
Fragmented OCR notes describe wool from Forbes and Munwin with good length and quality. It mentions stalls at Winencombe and Carmn's Rydney ang How on Tuesday with various prices and quantities, including references to payments, fees, and a sale by Mr. Bly Forbes at a given time.
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