Anniversary of Anzac Day Celebrations at Forbes
LATEST WAR NEWS LONDON reports evacuation of British and Australian troops continues as Greek forces cover the retreat. Berlin claims German troops entered Athens. Swastika flag atop public buildings. Turkey and Germany announce a cede agreement. Turkish premier Inonu under unknown destination. Spain expected to join Axis and attack at Gibraltar.
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Aegean Sea
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Generg! Inonu
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Spain
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Ollbraltar
Anzac Day Observances At Forbes Mark Silent Dawn
Forbes marked the 26th anniversary of Anzac Day with dawn at the Cenotaph and a morning service in the Town Hall, followed by a volunteers’ parade, wreaths, and tributes to fallen soldiers. The afternoon featured a children’s picnic and a civic gathering, while the evening hosted a community event in the Sun Room honoring veterans and new diggers, highlighting ongoing war commitments and national resolve.
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Australia
Forbes
Ite
Clumms
Anzac
Gallipoli
C. C0. Whitelaw
Oliter Henthorn
Camaman—wealth Bank
Boy Scouts and
Girl Guides
Padre A. ©. White
Portes
G.6. M& Alla
Forbes Municipal Council
Jemalong Shire
Forbes Bowling Club
Forbes Boys’ School
Forbes Girls
Forbes Infanta’ School
Forbes Girl Guides
Forbes Brownies
Wongujong
Forbes “Sunshinera
Fed Cross Society
St John's Church of
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Webb
Stanley Parsons
Parsons
Ehotr
Wonder Liebaton
Mir
Harrison
C. A Micheleon
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Hae
Ausatralia
Warmt Ibe Worm
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Anene
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Toens
Australis
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Tunica Tema
Tom Smith
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Mesera
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Mo McPhillamy
H. B. Sweet
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A. K. Ford
BD. P. Company
W. M. Ogden
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France
Tovdey
Dunktre
Dunkirk
Greece
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G. H. Griffith
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Witte
Uechalnean
Whitelaw
ALP
By election yields narrow margin and low turnout
The by election followed Ald E E Byrnes resignation and returned Mr F R J Benkina after defeating Mr B H E Tribolet by 17 votes. Turnout was about 820 of 2500 on the roll, with unusually light interest compared with October 1830. The report notes the Saturday voting pattern and mentions Hawkins and local names in brief polling context.
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Ald E EL Byrnes
F. R. J. Benkina
BH. E Tribolet
Ald
Helman
Fol Jawa
Procession and United Memorial Service in Forbes
A large crowd lined Forbes streets despite rain to witness the procession prior to the united memorial service in the Town Hall at 1 o'clock. Rev Branley Parsons led the service with Rev A Michelson and Salvation Army officers on the platform, joined by local officials and Returned Soldiers' League representatives.
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Forbes
Town Hall
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Branley Parsons
Presbyterian Church
A. Michelson
Mrlhaudise
Salvation Army
Lawrence
Lieut. Dolmel
Binr Henthorn
Returned Soldiers’ League
Mr. Whitelow
Ald
Wabb
Smied
Children’s Sports On the Afternoon of Annie Day
A brief local item notes that the Returneed Soldiers Lemgoue carried out a children’s sports program on the Annie Day afternoon. The report emphasizes community recreation and youth participation with a simple schedule and outcome.
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Lemgoue
Noxious Weeds Fine Plea At Fortes Police Court
W J Marsh faced two charges for failing to destrow burrs on land straddling Lachlan River north of the river and portion of Cumbijews State Forest near Jemalong Shire. Fined up to £20 with court costs and professional costs after inspectors found infestations over 2000 acres. Defense argued two properties totaling about 1300 acres were under work and river frontage stretched twelve miles.
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Thurday
Jemalong Shire
W. J. Marsh
Destre
C. T. Broderick
Shire Council
Testowieition
John Willems
Donaldson
Broderick
Lachlan
Porton
Cumbijews State Forest
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