Forbes Dawn Service Sees Anzac Day Observance Rise
Forbes marks Anzac Day with dawn and combined town services, drawing a large turnout of men women and children. A sombre dawn procession past the Lugong River and Cenotaph featured the Silver Dross and nurses from 1914 18, with wreaths laid as The Last Post and The Reveille sounded. The mayor presided, with marching ex servicemen bands and local schoolchildren, and the crowd heard scripture readings and prayers before the noon ceremony.
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Grant To Forbes Council Enables Unemployed Work
A £1600 grant to Forbes Municipal Council was approved by the Minister for Works and Local Governments to fund rationed work for the unemployed. The funds will be used for two projects directed by Council engineer Stephens, with work beginning next Monday and employing recently transferred workers under wage support measures.
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Branch Organisation Formed In Forbes To Foster Tourism
A Forbes public meeting led by Mayor Ald. Ford discussed forming a Forbes branch of the Central Western Districts Tourist Association. N S Jamieson, secretary of the Orange Tourist Bureau, urged local canvassing ahead of a planned May 10 meeting with Government Tourist Bureau official Mr Cox to promote regional tourism and attract both city and overseas visitors.
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Comforts Fund Donations Noted For Forbes Militia
A brief item records contributions to a Comforts Fund linked to Forbes Militia efforts. Names including Mr Vo M Ogden and Mr HK Ford appear among contributors, with officials cited and donations acknowledged. The passage mentions Shire Officer and Advo roles in overseeing the fund.
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Forbes Man as Co Respondent in Sydney Divorce Case
Roy Whiley sought a divorce from Ciladys Katey Whiley alleging misconduct with Rufus Cecil Hudson. The case, heard before Judge Roper at Eugowra, cites facts from 1910 to 1912 including travel to Sydney, letters, and a confrontation in Balgalow. The judge found misconduct proved and granted a decree nisi with the co respondent to pay costs.
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Recruits Off To Camp Today From Forbes Infantry
Militiamen of the Forbes Infantry, about 60, will travel this afternoon aboard the Sydney bound train to Liverpool. They will be encamped there for a period, in line with final orders issued last night.
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Lang’s Resignation Request Sparks Leadership Debate
Aember Lang parliamentary party members urged his resignation after Horviville and Waverkey results. Lang refused, saying he was elected by conference and would stay until deposed. Meanwhile enlistments in several houses limit full camp entry, forcing six day period divisions for training. Equipment was inspected and final preparations underway.
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Golf Members at Anzac Day Camp Event Highlights
Anzac Day golf camp featured mixed foursomes with wins by Waoleh and hirs in a mised format. Ralph Mr Dude claimed the stableford prize on a busy Wednesday, with several pairs and players listed for stroke handicap and stableford points including Lambert, Lambert, Woollett, and others.
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Drivers License Prevalence in Australia Reaches Milestone
A report shows over 1340 OO0 Australians deemed capable of driving or riding a motor vehicle. The figure implies about one in five men, women and children in the Commonwealth hold a motor driver's licence.
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