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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
1
Cardinal Gilroy will pass through Parkes on Monday April 7 en route to Broken Hill and Western Australia by train. He will be greeted at the railway station and given a cordial welcome with a procession to the Convent of Mercy.
Madrid radio claimed a secret Russo-French agreement would enable an invasion of Spain. It alleged France prepares military measures to end occupation and a Russian woman leads a Paris organization ready to attack Spain.
An Osaka clergyman notes Emperor Hirohito is studying Christian doctrine and may adopt the faith. The report suggests many Japanese would follow, turning from Shin tolm and Buddhism to Christianity, with thousands expected to embrace upon the Emperor’s stance.
Fragmentary copy describes a spring community event with references to the Lathes committee, Cunbolbe peat ball, and May 7 activities. Names such as Mrs Hell and Messrs Walker and Goguin appear as secretaries or organizers in a setting of preparations and presentations.
The article portrays the English Lake District as a compact world in northwest England with lush valleys and varied peaks. It notes literary figures like Wordsworth Southey Coleridge and mentions Beathwaite near Borrowdale, with Sty Head pass reaching 1515 feet above sea level.
Shire President Dr L Neobhe and Cr H Balcomm endorsed the view that organised sport should not be on Sundays. Cr Noble refused to attend the Canowinder Football Club event at Ca Esteaire. Cr McCarron noted the visiting player and spectators were welcomed on behalf of the Council.
The Folkhard family of Forbes learn their son Signalier W A Folkhard, 21, formerly of Moruya and a member of the 6th Division, has been classified as dead after being a prisoner of war in Japanese hands. News arrived from the Minister for the Army last week, ending two years of anxious waiting. Folkhard served with the Forbes Lands Office staff.
Anzac Day events in Forbes include dawn ceremony at 10:15 am, wreath laying at the cenotaph, joint churches service at the town hall, and a memorial reception. Public participation urged as servicemen and women attend to honor Gallipoli veterans and World War II survivors.
Nominations closed at 5 pm with Deputy Returning Officer Mr Gian Gal presiding for one alderman seat in Forbes Municipal Council. Candidates include Jack Hartchor, Lanlie L Hedges, Thomas A. Jones, Joseph V. Jude. Election set for Saturday April 27 from 8 am to 4 pm at the Town Hall Lutheran Church.
Holy Communion scheduled for 10 40 am and 10 45 am service at the church led by Rev. V Bokermar.
Bishop Fox lauded the Wilcannia Forbes Diocesan Council of Catholic United Services Auxiliary for their efforts during the annual meeting. He outlined CUSA rehabilitation plans funded by public generosity to aid returned soldiers and civilians, and appointed Forbes branch to oversee the fund and assist claims.
The report prepared by Mr. Lancaster for the meeting shows OUSA Bute stayed active through the war at Narroming Parkes and Deniliquin. Forbes branch ran a rest and lodging area for visiting Service Personnel during the last year of the war. The Diocesan Council spent nearly £1000 on WAW Cuba maintenance and frontline activities and supported the Prisoner of War Information Bureau. Nearly £4009 went to welfare work in huts canteens and related services under Connelly control keeping about 100 000 service members entertained.
Salvation Army hosts an Easter event featuring Woods' Great Peppermint Cure claimed to aid Gougha and colds. Organizers advertise demonstrations and samples to assist attendees with seasonal ailments.
The article recounts Mina Ela Tiere and Micke Beverstuis of Dutch nationality, held as prisoners by enemy forces in a Japanese camp. It details their captivity, activities with Girl Guides, and hopes for return to Batavia and the Netherlands East Indies.
A deputation from the County Council to the Public Works Department discussed the Central Tablelands Water Scheme. J Inneswic G Callinan reported that Sydney officials agreed on the dam's technical features, subject to design alterations, with tenders possible after changes. Davey’s staff are making the required alterations and department officers review pump supply comparisons for Lachlan River versus Seman Creek dam.
The security loan issue closed on Tuesday with over-subscription but failing to meet expected subscriptions and cash. Of the £45,009 target from 450 subscribers, £53,600 remained in hand from 164 applicants due to bank business issues yesterday.
After a long illness Mr Dural Prancis Crowley died Saturday in Parkes District Hospital Hewie buried Sunday in Trundle cemetery Watervale to officiate at funeral service and arrangements were announced The deceased left surviving relatives in Gladstone and surrounding areas
Parkes Municipal Council installed a practical pram park outside the council chambers after a near accident left a baby briefly unattended in a pram. The incident sparked the creation of a string of pram stands to safely park baby carriages during business hours.
A meeting of Forbes Graziers Association will be held on Saturday April 27 at 9 p m in Mr J T Woods fing. Business Geneve Delegate's Report H Walker Secretary.
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