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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 28, 1950

Page

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Anzac Dinner Draws Ex-Servicemen in Forbes RSL Event

More than 100 ex servicemen attended the first annual Anzac reunion dinner at Forbes Town Hall. Speeches honoured the RSL and Women's Auxiliary with the mayor’s toast and a king’s toast. Two Polish veterans of the Eighth Army were welcomed. Next RSL general meeting set for tonight.

Tha ‘Town Hall RSL Authmry Ald P. Conridge EJ. Murphy Women's Auxiliary KL. Telfer Forbes Rsl J Delbery F.8.l Wee Delohery Lent Rudah League Wlll

Anzac Day Service Addresses Duty to the Fallen

Rev. K Doust urged true service to self and country at Forbes Anzac Day Town Hall service celebrating the 35th anniversary of Anzac Day. The day featured a Town Band parade, police turnout, and speeches honoring those who died in World Wars I and II and pledging peace and goodwill. The day culminated with a collection for Lachlan Legacy and returned £212.

Forbes K. Doust Wits Ho Pirie V Prenby Terian Chiurcly K. Derwot Methodist Church Salvation Army Cautan Ald Conridge Anowlhall Stanley Parsons W. Bruttard Coust Kohima Burma Mth Varm Borrithe Strang Wendie Wilko Paul Bar Amid Sara Thor

Travel Broadens Outlook Says Mr Bell On Study Abroad

The speaker argues travel expands perspective by exposing individuals to other climates people and political ties. He cites Canadian adaptability and the need for personal contact to grasp cultural divisions and national traits abroad. He asserts home life narrows views and real understanding comes only after leaving home.

Bel Delbert Orpe Canada Mr. Bell Montreal

Rotary Dinner Honors Leonard Bell and Rotary Fellows

An aidies night event at the Hall honored visiting and local Rotary figures led by Leonard Bell Fellow and Judge Raoberie Be ala Charge de Affaires of the Philippines. Speakers described Rotary Foundation progress, scholarships, and expanded opportunities, noting nineteen beneficiaries first year with others selected for 1950 as the program grew.

Aidies Comsulay Leonard Bell Rotary Dation Raoberie Beala The Philippines Republic Fegulis Bell Ken Campbell Min Bell Rotary Leonard Bellowtiun Dutta Rotary Fellowships Paul Bierthy Isme Flotary Emil- Don Dullars Tie Tide W Sulise Woono New Carnegie Cas Orested Tere Forbes Rotary Portes Int Werk Jeff Thomas Robinson U.S.A Mra. Robinson M. Faiva Bimelian Finland H Shebra Lebanon Walter J. Garnett Hith Corumiaioner United Kingdom Roberto Regula Australia Mr. Po Jubb BBC London Mrs. Jubb Tim Mengher

Scheme Will Bear Fruit Rotary Fellowships Policy

A Rotary discussion emphasizes fellowships as a means to view international issues. It notes Rotarians’ potential influence is limited by reach and numbers. The piece asserts Rotary’s pledge to support this policy and its aim to broaden global understanding.

Rotary

Migrants Must Learn To Behave Themselves At Dawn Service

More than 130 ex servicemen attended a dawn Cenotaph service. The procession began at 5 am from the BBL clubrooms to the Cenotaph. Padre White preached a short sermon honoring Anzacs and the sacrifices of the fallen. Bugler Les Brown sounded the Last Post after which breakfast was served at the clubrooms.

BBL Pol Forbes RAL Padre White Anzed Agiacs Les Brown Wueil Clubrooma

Migrants on Australian Trains Spark Tension and Fare War

A two year spike in European immigrants changes daily life with new customs and culture. Train travelers report clashes between locals and migrants over reserved seating and alcohol aboard, highlighting hostility to newcomers and safety concerns on long journeys.

Australia Safar Europe Vietor Sydney

Migrants Apprehension and Calm Amid Train Incident

A train carriage incident involved five migrants three men and two women drinking heavily. A confrontation with a young man and a girl ensued in a compartment before security intervened. The article argues migrants must adapt to Australian norms and warns authorities to enforce behavior to avoid public backlash.

Orange Maki Anon Nous Ned Whanmani Espericiee Parker Ferber Coridor Grirming Evers Sol Tevind Lie Ausrelia Split Neitle

Muddled marriage notice at Parkes church details

An April wedding note from the Church of the Holy Pauly Parkes lists Kathleen and Delores as younger daughters of Mr and Mrs J Cook of Alertowh. John Lindley and Mrs W Elliott of Paphe Dela are mentioned as recent Post Office employees. The text also references Mercy School and Mr Biro Elliott.

Rotary Fellowship Brings Global Bond at Hometown Event

Rotarians gathered as Bob Taylor of Hurstville and Harold Jennings led the group in song while Bob Specs presided. The gathering emphasized fellowship across nations and languages, ending with the National Anthem.

Rotary Rotary Chiba Bob Taylor Hurstville Harold Jennings Ets Bob Specs Wen Ehioten Sree

Playing Fields on King George V Park

The Municipal Council last night heard a letter from Nor Garden Young of the National Fitness Council NSW proposing playing areas on King George V Park. He said he would communicate with the Forbes committee and keep them informed about the proposal.

Tewal Nor Garden Young Natonal Fitness Council Nsw Unat Forbes

Delayed Ambulance Error Sparks Reader Complaint

A reader letter accuses a newspaper of misreporting a hospital transport incident due to flood delays and misdirected medical help. The writer condemns sensational or false statements that distress the bereaved and criticizes journalism quality and bias in the article.

Cornell Cercaiin Bromivests Forbes Hoad Plu Hokplel Camp Hill Hopital Ag Our Jones

Unclear OCR Record of Awards and Placements

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a tied or disputed award with Mr Loughrin cited as first price for a collection and Mr Bishop advising another name was placed. Details are unreadable.

Forbes Cowa Tower Loughrin Bishop Advisenhat

Town Tennis Notes

Players chosen in the selection list faced postponement advisories. Officials urged caution as local tennis events were delayed and organizers adjusted schedules amid weather concerns.

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