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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1945
Page
1
A government note indicates indirect taxation on Australians nearly doubles from prewar levels. Estimates include excise, customs, sales tax and flower tax with major components such as beer and fuel duties. Total wartime indirect taxation projected around 75 million pounds with varied line items across 1938-39 estimates.
English girls express interest in pen pals in Australia in two letters received in Yorkshire. Betty Ford, 19, seeks a male or female pen friend aged 12 to 14. she attends High School and enjoys outdoor sports. Jean Herrin, 16, from Hollythorpe Road, Warton Lea, Sheffield, also seeks a pen friend aged 12 to 14 and attends high school.
A Forbes War Lean Committee meeting discussed posters and school fund appeal for the Third Victory Loan. Radio appeals will feature local art bits and recordings. A subcommittee advances a town perennial vase project as community effort continues amid strong support for the campaign.
The Prime Minister faced a pressing appeal by Mr Curtin to mobilize funds for a loan drive. Officials cited broad support yet noted many applications remained un lodged, with total promises around 702000 pounds and substantial industrial subscriptions.
Forbes municipal council reviewed four applications for the electric project position. The town clerk in Sydney will arrange interviews with Mr RH L Caton, the present engineer of the Brisbane water works, as part of the candidate assessment.
In a brief local notice, the funeral service for Forbes hour this morning is scheduled at the te Guithelle portion of Ue bone ceucterF. The ceremony will take place tomorrow morning.
Data at June 30 shows 557000 telephone connections in Australia with services active. The note covers various figures including 125,100,000 and 1,274,000 sheep, referencing Acuitradbia’s reward Teatter and other items in a concise statistical brief.
The Wen Belool and nearby schools plan a teen night with a special meeting boarderkde men Mentews. Upper provisions for the teen night aim to be held at the Town on May 1 and 4. Enthusiasm for the event is mixed as some fear disruption, while the P and C Association president Mr A W Turner notes no such ce. Mr Hunt chaired Friday meeting with apologies from several ladies.
Reported capture of Hanover and Brunswick described as extraordinary on the Western Front with Hanover seized and Brunswick signaling surrender. Russians alleged to have captured Vienna. Nimitz notes stalemate near inland capital after weeklong advance. References to German, British, and American actions across Europe and Asia mark ongoing large scale operations with limited detail and confusion in the OCR.
Discussion on a proposed survey of the Ute village Ghumningbland continues with plan for shifting the village east of the river, rerouting water supply and main road. The committee notes cost, by has a water line need and recommends moving the village to the east bank for better access.
A damaged excerpt records Friday's meeting notes about a local pageant at the Con cingdon venue. It mentions attendees from Tuesday and notes plans for limited refreshments on the second night, with no canvassing for votes from residents unless invited.
A garbled report from Sydney notes the death of Franklin Jonerrett, President of the United States, after a hemorrhage. The incident prompts officials to issue similar guidance to departments and urges public calm amid the unclear situation.
A meeting of the Forbes saleyards committee discussed extending pig pens to house about 106 pigs and prepared plans and cost estimates. C J Preete was tasked to prepare for submission to the Council along with plans specifications and cost estimates. The report was received and aid noted.
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