Children's Queen Benefit Event at Town Hall
Juvenile in aid of Children's Queen held in Town Hall on April 20 with Timy tot session 5 to 8 and Senior from Supper provided Admission Kay nots 1/6 Seniors 2/-. LOST items include a Lady's Wristlet Watch in town Friday and 3 keys on a ring with reward for return to This Office. TO LET double or single furnished room with conveniences apply This Office. REWARD for return of Denis Brown coat lost in Forbes about a fortnight ago. WANTED TO PURCHASE DIAMOND JEWELLERY highest prices offered by Diamond Buying Company Sydney Martin Place.
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Children’s Queen
Town Hall
Kay Nots
Miss I. Shine
Eugowra
Denis Brown
Forbes
Diamond Buying Company
Martin Place
Sydney
Tenders invited for demolition and shop fronts Forbes
Tenders are invited and will be received by the undersigned up to 4 pm on Thursday with April 1943 for the demolition and purchase of shop fronts on properties in Rankin Street Forbes recently required by the Commonwealth Government for the purpose of extending the Somali Army Factory. B.T. Gale Deputy Town Clerk Town Hall Forbes 2143.
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Rankin Street
Forbes
B.T. Gale
Town Hall
Returned Soldiers’ League to hold Tin Hat Day in Forbes
Forbes hosts Tin Hat Day on Saturday April 1 1943 to raise funds for dependants of POWs and those lost in the war. Emblems available for purchase to support the cause.
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Returned Soldiers’ League
Forbes
Asalat
The Storday of Forbes to Close on Easter Weekend
The Storday of Forbes will close on Easter Friday Aji 20 Easter Saturday April 24 and Easter Monday April 28, marking an extended holiday shutdown.
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Forbes
Forbes Tennis Club Annual Meeting Called at Flannery’s
The Forbes Tennis Club holds its annual meeting at Flannery's Hotel in the afternoon. Members are urged to attend to review club affairs and plan upcoming events.
NO IDLE PLANES: U.S. WAR OFFICE DISPUTES CLAIMS
Washington Sunday summary reports the Office of War Information director refuting claims of 10,000 idle combat planes in the United States. He states the number is unknown but not that many, noting MacArthur and Curtin want more planes while other fronts also need support.
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Washington
Office of War Information
Kilmer Davis
Sonar MacArthur
United Siates
Evatt Arrives in America for Pacific Talks
Australian high official Dr Evatt arrives in the United States to meet with Secretary of State Cordell Hull and other leaders. A distinguished delegation including Sir Owen Dixon and Sir Ronald Campbell welcomes him at the aerodrome. Evatt jokes as he steps from the plane and tells the AP conversations will focus on the Pacific region.
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Washington
State Department
HV. Evatt
Cordell Hull
Ronald Campbell
Owen Dixon
Williams
Evatt
Soviet Gave Up Planes for Egypt Revealed
Soviet authorities reportedly abandoned plans to supply aircraft to Egypt amid ongoing conflicts. The report cites internal drafts and diplomatic notes indicating a U turn on military assistance, with officials noting strategic reassessment and international pressure.
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Egypt
UCP and the Producer Political Accord in Wartime Policy
A discussion reviewing UCP's stance on producer treatment by government bodies including the Federal Government and Prices Commissioner. It argues farmers demand a fair share of wartime outlays, critiques price fixing, and endorses measures like cost pegging, wartime wage controls, and postwar credits. The piece urges rural voters to empower the Country Party to stop urban exploitation and ensure practical agricultural policy.
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Lagt Turstay
Wo Malier
UCP
Tecmsic
Country Party
Etste
Ate Council
U.C.P
Federal Elections Labor banner-bearer confirmed in Calare race
Mr Breen secured Labor pre election for Calare by 285 votes amid centers including Cowra Wellington Forbes and Orange. Morgan supporters plan to challenge the Reid ballot alleging voter suppression and protest Auburn polling at premises of expelled ALP member Mr Lang.
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A. Morgan
Reb
J. Guinn
J.P. Breen
Calare
Labor
Mir Breen
Messrs. Breen
Horteher
Cowra
Wellington
Forbes
Concobola
Greenthorpe
Mililthorpe
Parkes
Canowindra
Orange
Reid
Morgan
Auburn
T. Lang
Australian Labor Party
Open Letter Urges Third Liberty Loan Support
An open letter from a wartime community appeals to local residents to fund the Third Liberty Loan. It praises soldiers and workers, stresses national effort, and urges generous financial support to equip Allied forces abroad, linking parental sacrifice to victory. The piece ends with a call to donate and bolster the town’s war record.
Opening of Local Golf Season at Forbes Club
Forbes golf season begins next Sunday with a mixed foursome and players to choose partners. Tea provided by Le Js8ge lates. Holes 410 11 13 18 14 15 10 8 6 to be played in order. Club bought many balls. lagoon holes not used due to scarcity. course clean so few balls lost. No suspension bridge use under this arrangement.
Induction at Forbes Methodist Church for Rev Athol J Brooks
Rev Athol J Brooks was inducted to Forbes circuit at the Forbes Methodist Church by Rev D F Almond of Orange. The service drew parishioners and representatives from Lutheran, Salvation Army and Assemblies of God, with social welcome and pledges of cooperation among ministers amid talk of opportunity and challenge for Forbes.
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Athol J. Brooks
L.ab
Forbes
D. F. Almond
Orange
Brook
Wes
A. W. Francis
Birewit
Mr Francis
Lutheran Church
Salvation Army
Lea
Parsons
Presbyterian Church
White Churn
England
Francis
Fev. Brooks
Kim
Johnston
Brooks
Elreit
Almondesid bin
Sedd
Blin
Almond
Alemond
Fores
Ladies’ Church Aid
Prencis
Methodist
Mir. W. J. Green
Green
Bhe Best
Roy Brooke
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