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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
4
Readable fragments show a school picnic with pupil races and events. Families and staff observe open events at a local ground with lanes, time trials, and prize notices. Names such as Prichard and Dawes appear among participants.
A brief correspondence item mentions a dated entry and partial details about a local matter. The fragment references a person or group and an event on a specific date, with unclear context and incomplete phrasing. Further text would clarify names and outcomes.
A fragmented transcript shows a heated wartime debate over relief and policy. Mentions Broadbent and Carey amid references to government plans, referendums, and possible regulatory action to whiten or redirect aid.
A lengthy obituary record lists residents and visitors linked to a fatal incident at Daroobalgie and surrounding areas. It notes ages, kin, and funeral arrangements with several names including Mr. and Mrs. Ruther and Clive Newnan, plus references to nearby towns and ongoing memorials and services. The piece records multiple deaths and scheduled funerals with terse biographical details and local connections.
Fragmentary OCR describes price for fowl feed and wartime farm supply concerns. Mentions barley and wheat trends, grower notes, and agricultural management under emergency conditions, with references to prices and distribution. No clear dates or named organizations emerge from the legible text.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions graduations birthdays and congratulations, with numerous names and places like Portes Crombie and Munn. The passage lacks coherent events or dates and reads as a jumbled mix of personal notices and local references.
Mrs Margaret Harriet Nilon known as Th sien circle nf Irwite et se salon dies at home in Forbes following a long illness. The widow of Pernall Sire she leaves a large family including Mone Randwick HAAR Boe Prac Donald Angela and others. Her funeral cortege travelled to Forbes cemetery with longtime mourners and a service conducted by Pattee Carmine and Marvell.
A concise note outlines ongoing settlement discussions related to unemployment matters. It references key parties and aims at finalizing terms. Details are limited but indicate a formal resolution process with potential impact on eligibility and benefit arrangements.
A cryptic note from a state agriculture minister outlines stock carriage fees and rates, identifying Ake P Det as recipient and mentioning a bulletin on stock movements and tariffs.
Court of Petty Sessions details police case proceedings as recorded in the local notice. Authorities note a routine session at Dhue ac with police involvement and related adjudication.
Readable bits reference various facial powders and brand names like Rachel Naturelle Peehe and Tan. No clear event or outcome is described.
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