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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1938
Page
1
A farmer who had been missing from Pullabooka since Thursday week last was found near his home on Sunday. The body lay in a log area within about 200 yards of Hackel's residence with no immediate identification. Local authorities and Mr. Te’aninl are investigating, with ongoing efforts to confirm the deceased's identity and cause of death.
A blurred report notes a man nicknamed the Axeman injuring his foot during a weekend incident near Gus Swamp. Details are incomplete but local witnesses say the event involved a blade and a possible confrontation. The victim, identified as Mr W Shepherd, remains under medical care with uncertain prognosis.
The note hints at a birthday celebration for Armaan Norman in Purese with invitations and a parade of attendees. It mentions a police presence and a preparty appearance by an unnamed figure at the event on Saturday.
Judges busy at the show evaluated sheep entries with high quality, noting the heaviest and best in class. The event featured expanded side shows, a lively singing program, and enhanced demonstrations by the Light Horse Regiment as part of the pageantry.
Fragmentary notes describe a football or cricket event labeled the Farah Cup. Mentions include a journey to Oayema and a close margin win. The text is garbled with uncertain names and numbers, offering little clear detail about teams, scores, or dates.
By mid July Forbes building figures for 1937 lagged, and by year end are expected to threaten the record highs of earlier pre low mood years. The report notes renewed effort and optimism amid talks of improvements and new projects, with leaders hopeful for a stronger late-year gain.
A fragmentary report notes continued auctions by Goldsbrough Mort & Co and other Sydney houses, including Mace & Co and West Os, with large quantities of bales and items described as superior to medium quality. It mentions sale mechanics, catalogues, buyer payment and return logistics, and references special lots and brands plus a 3908 date.
A garbled historical OCR excerpt mentions holiday arrangements, a person named Malleny, and an exchange event with unclear details. The text includes stray fragments about rows, open items, penalties, and a potential calendar reference, but no coherent actions or outcome emerge.
Questions in Parliament address the use of outside workers and the impact on the Jeruntons irrigation project. Mr H Elliott, MLAs and other officials discussed the employment of non local labor and related district vendetta concerns arising from the matter.
A garbled feature from the Parkes Show mentions Kent Blowards and a broadcast plan. The text is largely unintelligible with multiple misspellings, but hints at a race or event and a host mentioning a writing or performance. No clear date, location, or outcome is extractable.
The Forbes Tournament Handicap featured tough matchups as Fehrs, Anurvenc, and others claimed trophies across singles doubles and mixed events. Notable results included a close men’s doubles final, a decisive mixed doubles run, and several players advancing to late stages, with competitive sets noted from opening to near adjournment.
The ceremony at Lawures Church drew many relatives with Laurie Cannon and Greg Cannon among the central figures. The event highlighted the couple's vows and the reception followed at a nearby venue as attendees celebrated the union with family and friends.
The Forbes Co-operative Dairy Society Ltd reports a net profit of £172 19s 1d after provisions for the Co-operation Act reserve. A supplier bonus of 1d per lb on choicest butter was approved for six months to June 30 1938, with no dividend to shareholders and the remainder to the general reserve.
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