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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 29, 1946
Page
1
Betty Butter, 17, of Portes and Ue dager, suffered a facial injury when her hair was pulled into a machine at work. Fellow employee Mims Guitar, employed at the plant, prevented a serious injury by acting quickly. an ambulance was called and she was taken for treatment.
A compact classified note offers factory direct batteries at a fixed price of two pounds. The ad emphasizes direct purchasing from the factory, with emphasis on value and simplified ordering.
A violent confrontation occurred when an intruder attacked a woman on a street near Hey Eine AMR. Bystanders and a passing witness described a struggle with a man identified as A while authorities and emergency services responded. Police were alerted after a man, later restrained, allegedly struck and threatened the victim before fleeing the area.
An ex serviceman sustained injuries after falling from a bicycle on a day in the district. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment where his condition was assessed as serious but stable. The incident is under investigation by local authorities and the hospital reported no further complications at this time.
The fragmentary text mentions The Flying Wing and a seating reference, unclear context, and appears damaged with repeated phrases. No clear events, dates, or proper names to establish a full news item.
Town Clerk Dempsey reports on bulk electricity charges under the September 1 system. Council compares with its own January–August 1948 generation costs and discusses reductions, aiming to save about £4000 via revised tariffs from Southern Electricity Supply Authority negotiations led by Mr Minchan. The council plans to report at the next meeting and finalize arrangements to lower consumer charges.
Two young riders were injured when a sulky accident occurred near Gunn ing Gea while en route to a course. Ambulance rushed to the scene as bystanders reported one rider pinned post collision. A formal inquiry followed with medical attention provided to both riders.
A garbled report notes a bowling gathering at Victoria Park with Alderman Jones praising the bowlers for their appearance and decorum. Mentions mar Weekes and AL Gunn among participants and a setup at the Lace Ga rhimeet department.
Foundation stone laid for a new nurses home facility. Officials and hospital leaders attended the ceremony marking construction plans and future housing for nursing staff.
The Health Minister will visit Forbes for a ceremonial foundation stone laying at a new medical facility. Accompanying officials will include regional authorities and a government representative. The event is scheduled for 3 PM with a pledge toward long term health service expansion.
A council discussion touched on attitudes toward Sunday night tennis events. The report notes limited dissent and outline of possible regulatory stance, with emphasis on community access and safety considerations.
The notice outlines weekly air mail service to Sydney with Sunday executions and timing. It mentions a closing time around 140 pm and references a calendar of deadlines and openings. The fragment also hints at a service operated by a company with a 2570/1046 designation.
A man fell from a vehicle while attempting to attend a function in the district. He was rushed to hospital with injuries as emergency services attended the scene. The incident occurred Saturday and involved Fortes District Ambulance and local responders.
A car accident near Grenfell Saturday left Amh dead and three others injured. The crash occurred about seven am as a van collided with another vehicle near Grenfell. Injured passengers were transported to a local hospital with fractures and head injuries.
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