Five Generations in One Forbes Family
Five generations are traced in Forbes with Mrs. G J Geott of Quarry Road Forbes becoming a great great grandmother. The family notes the newest member is the son of LAC John Thomson of the AAP and his wife at 8 William Street Blacktow. Deby t grandmother Mrs A Hitler is listed as age 36 on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. E. Oman
Burn
Goodeaga
G. J. Geott
Quarry Road
Forbes
Lac
John ‘Thomson
AAP
William Street
Blacktowi
Deby
A. Hitler
Bitter Winter Breeze Warns of Coughs and Colds
An old verse laments the bitter winter breeze sweeping streets and sickening passersby with coughs and colds. It endorses Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a shield against illness and keeps shoppers advised to stay protected during the cold season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stresta
Fathers Assn Branch Formed in Orange
An Orange branch forms the Sailors Soldiers and Airmen's Fathers Association of NEW to unite fathers and step-fathers with servicemen sons or daughters. Sponsored by the Orange RESALLA branch, it aims to support welfare of those who served the nation. A committee member Mr Vallance leads the outreach. secretarial duties discussed for April to March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Fathers’ Association of
N.E.W
Orange Branch
Resalla
AM. Vallance
Addres
K. Ford
Forbes Splendid Response to Unera Appeal
Forbes answered an appeal on behalf of UNERA to provide surplus clothing for European stricken peoples. The depot ran three weeks receiving 2518 articles of men women and children clothing blankets color etc and were sent to Sydney by Macor Md Gunn. The depot started at Mrs A J Gunn premises then moved to central depot under Rev Gunn and Red Cross support. Donors included Hawkes boot store and Forbes Convent School boarders delivering baby wear. Volunteers sorted mended and packed the items. the mayor accepted and sent them on Aug 31 after closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
UNERA
Bnal
Sydney
Macor
Gunn
Vincent de Paul Soby
RJ Gunn
A. J. Gunn
Fem
Munipal Council
Red Cross Sect
Central
Ome
foChoen
RJ. Gunn
Reeelyala
Catholic Schools’ Association
Jyrney
Jiaverig Bn
Ollorwa
Talants
Hawkes Boot Store
Air Crash at Narromine Kills Two Airmen
An Australian bomber performing a victory roll last Friday over Narromine narrowly missed the post office and court house before crashing on the town’s outskirts. A pair of airmen died instantly when the aircraft disintegrated on impact and petrol ignited, with debris scattering over yards and the undercarriage breaking through fences. One deceased crew member was identified as an English national nearing his return home.
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Fakrely
Narromin
Narromine
Acros
Lachlan Valley irrigation debate sparks river Aims
Local discussion cites Lachlan River flow control to aid drought relief. Edgell argues for extended irrigation, likening Lachlan to California's Sacramentos Valley, with plans to channel water to boost agriculture and sustain population. A campaign to “Lock the Lachlan” echoes Jack Moses and Bill Jones as advocates envision fertile plains, orchards, and cattle feeding under an expanded irrigation scheme.
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Edgell
Wyangula
Lachlan
Fortee
Mr. Edeell
Jack Moses
Billo Jones
Wyangalo
Boomer
Tory
Ihe
Lachlan Tvegeen
Bank of England plans socialisation of big industries
The Bank of England and major industries are discussed in a broadcast as Labour Party figures outline a plan for state direction of investment and resources. The proposal includes bringing key sectors like electricity and iron and steel under state planning while maintaining price controls to curb inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onden
Bank of England
Prifemer Laaki
Labor Party
Americs
Cnuse
Mies
Speedy House Erection Technique Showcased by Sydney
The Sydney housing authority inspected four Peacock model homes on Wednesday proposing a rapid construction method. They demonstrated a main portion erected in one day, claiming the house costs 2299 less than brick structures with similar fittings. Occupancy could be in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Vurden
Howe
Authariides
Peacock
Lancastrian air liner for Australia England route
The Lancastrian civil version of the Lancastr bomber will begin flights on the Australia England mail and passenger route. Built quickly and cheaply, it uses standard Lancash facilities, with a top speed of about 210 miles per hour and a range of roughly 40 miles. A crew of five sails, including Captain, 2nd Pilot, Navigator, Radio Operator and Steward, and it carries the latest navigational and radio equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aight
Oiliain
England
The Writing on the Wall and British Election Fallout
The article surveys Churchill era leadership and a Labour landslide in Britain, arguing wartime policies uplifted living standards and warning against socialist expansion. It questions Labour victory implications for peacetime reform, and contemplates Australian parallels and electoral strategy. It cautions central themes like housing, industrial decentralisation, and veterans' rehabilitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bealy
Churchill
Labor
England
America
Dominions
Labor Party
Tesco
Frosty Week Marks Varied Rain Across Regions
A weather summary notes frost and cool conditions since last Saturday with rainfall totals varying by location. Orange Blayney Oberon report rain and cold nights with temperatures not dropping below 4 degrees by day. Maize production goals for 1945-44 set at 2600 acres across Queensland New South Wales and Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Blayney
Oberon
Iim
Parkes
Cadal
Bugowra
Cangwindra
Cowrs
Queensland
New South W Wales
Victoria
Untitled political note on concrete settlement and red tape
A cryptic statement asserts closer settlement, endowment benefits, and employment for all without suffrage fees. It demands a concrete specification of ties to belief systems and a binding timeline before a continental plan can proceed. The writing appears on a wall for political traders.
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Japan
Washington
Honshu
Tokio
Kyushyu
Tokio Radio
Mustang
Giles
Btretegic
Wake Island
Nimitz
Wake Taland
Ty Bormeo
Te Ballepapa
Brunei Bay
RAAF
New Guinea
Potsdam
Henin
Attlee Trman
Stalin
Norrow
Anne
Fathers’ Assn
Marsh
United States Pacific Forces
Cowra
Forbes River
Australia
Mr. Edgell
Moosall
N.G.W
Lachlan Valley
Sacraments
Pis Gudierice
Smilar
Aty Fee
Balkpapan
Bornes
Air Liner
Winston Churchill
Attlee
Frost
A.M.P. Society
AMP
Eien Va Bend Olsen
Fett Steerer
Storet
Bathurst
Chase. Turner
Disks
Ile Anes
T. P. W. Spencer
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