Committed for Manslaughter in Forbes fatality trial
The case concerns the death of Jem Willian Harrison aged 74 after being struck by a motor vehicle on March 7 near Forbes. The driver, Thomas Splice, 4, was committed for trial at the Forches Quarter Sessions with bail set at £10 and a surety.
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Jem ‘Willian Harrison
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Forbes District
Mosoital
F Meilley
Halifax
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Thomas Splice
Eail
Lee
Forbes Third Victory Loan progress report
Forbes reported £9050 raised yesterday from 108 subscribers toward a £60000 quota for the Third Victory Loan.
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Forbes
Correction to Mem ories of Tralee listing performer
Clarification notes that in The Memories of Tralee the Legend of the Shamrock was attributed to Barbara Ray, a Tenens Weenie Eve Pee Fruem, correcting the previous report.
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Tralee
Barbara Ray
Tenens Weenie Eve Pee Fruem
Forbes Electricity Project Aims February Completion
In a letter to Mr EF Dring MLA Minister Ceeene ee Sar crmment and Mr J J Cahill pledge that bulk electricity supply to Forbes should be available by February. Cahill notes personal representations and says work should proceed to meet the program by end of April unless prevented by circumstances. Poles have been in Forbes since February and construction is expected to start in April with material deliveries crucial to progress.
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EF. Dring
Ceeene Ee Sarcrmment
J. J. Cahill
Sisten Thet Balk Electricity Uhouwly
Forbes
Cahill
Five More Paralysis Cases Reported Yesterday
Sydney Moray area's health notes report five new paralysis cases from the country. The update comes ahead of the January slate, with officials gathering details for the local health board.
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Moray
UCAS
Ats
Auiortine
Tce
Local Celebrations When Peace in Europe Comes
Widespread rain during the weekend boosted farming hopes as rainfall totals reached up to 18 points in parts of the Northwest and Central West. Farmers report improved outlook after a drought month with 52 points in March and a favorable weekend. stock feeding continues but should ease, promising a better harvest season.
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Boweth
Voning
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Wrontell
Forbes
Prian
Porbes
Public Meeting Arranges Armistice Celebration Plans
Forbes residents convene to organize a cease fire commemoration across Australia. The meeting outlines timing 10 to 11 am weeknight at Court Street Town Hall with processions from Court Street to Town Bond, speeches and music involving local organizations and public groups.
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Gourt Street
New Younger Set Formed To Rebuild Local Social Life
A new Younger Set is formed to fill a social gap left by the disbanding of the previous Younger Bet group. It plans dances and events to boost youth activity in the town, with a 25 member initial committee and officers including a secretary. Local patrons aim to enroll community members and fund jumpstart activities.
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Duneling
C.wa
Bet
Bey
van Inckde Rand
Tom Lenegg
Ming Pat Muth
Flight Lieutenant Wallace Found Safe After North Australia Mission
Word reached Mrs Wallace on the eve of press that Flight Lieutenant Sidney Wallace was missing during a flight north of Australia. A telegram from Melbourne Air Board officials reported he was with a Royal Australian Air Force crew and sustained a minor injury from bail out over Beard Oyloumd. She later received news he was admitted to a hospital in England with minor injuries and will attend Easter Sunday services at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
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Wallace
Australia
Air Board
Melbourne
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RAAF
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England
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Obituary of Frederick Joseph Markwort
Frederick Joseph Markwort aged 41 died Saturday at Prince Alfred Hospital Sydney after seven weeks of illness. A native of Forbes, he worked at Durcoobalgie Meatworks and is survived by his widow Mrs Chris Markwort of Webber Street Forbes and five children. Funeral arrangements announced by L Young, with burial at the local cemetery after funeral prayers at 2 30 p.m. at the mortuary chapel.
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Prince Alfred Hospital
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Kown Wii Watt
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Webber Street
Forbes
Durcobalgie
Jim Tadder
GO. L. Young
Sydney
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Ume
Mrs E M Roberts Dies After Long Illness
Mrs E M Roberts aged about 80 died Friday after a prolonged illness. She lived in the Live district with her husband and two young children. Funeral held yesterday at the Church of England, with A White and Mr A C Jones in attendance at the mortuary.
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Church of England
Grivealde
A. Ch Jones
Mtrangenniin
Anglers Land Three Hundredweight of Fish in Easter Party
A twelve man fishing party operating near Parken landed about three hundredweight of salmon. Two members shared a portion that was not disclosed for security reasons, while the rest of the group completed their outing during the Easter holiday period.
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Parken
Duke Eit
Port of Bremen Under Heavy Attack
Allied advances press toward Bremen as British tanks encircle the German port and raid its installations. Red Army forces seize three Vienna railway stations while Ruhr pocket tightens and American units push into central Germany.
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Russia
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Hanover
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