Forbes Ex-Servicemen Club Opens in Forbes
A large attendance gathered for the official opening of the Forbes Ex-Servicemen's Club in Lachlan Street. Officials including Alderman Gunn and Dr J Rodgers spoke as members toured the temporary premises with a billiard table and facilities, awaiting the larger Memorial Club to be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teemperery Club
Services Memorial Club
Forbes
Lachlan Street
P Curridge
Furbea
Ald Gunn
J. Rodgers
Jemalong Shire Cone
A. CO. Perry
Chub Aliire
Memorial Club
Clas
Rodger
Hia
SOC Rtn
Perry
The
Legion
Messrs
Ritchie
Matthews
Parkes Ral
Prem Oen
Forbes Club
Immigration official speech sparks policy remark in Melbourne
Malteye alleged to favor Broth jilbjecks over Irish with preference while a Melbourne minister for immigration Mr Calwell spoke. The remark noted Oy Bahurdiey as part of the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malteye
Calwell
Melbourne
Western divisional schoolboys football carnival grows
Forbes hosted the second Western divisional schoolboys football carnival with 18 schools, 42 teams and nearly 600 players, drawing 600 to 700 visitors. Dubbo De La Salle College and Dubbo High won divisions while Forbes firms led hosting duties and logistical costs with NSW Country Rugby League aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Cowra
Dubbo de la Salle College
Dubbo High
Forbes Marist Brothers’ College
Forbes Intermediate High
Garema Welcome Home Ex-Servicemen Reception
A welcome home function at Garema Hall honors ex servicemen and women with guests from Forbes and other towns. The Forbes mayor and Shire officials attended and expressed appreciation for the large crowd and well planned event. A full report appears in Friday's issue.
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Garema Hall
Forbes
Virringe Ano
Ald
H. Ginn
Jemalong
Letter to the Editor Corrects Transport Cost Claim
In a correspondence letter, WoL. Lawler disputes a published figure from 1848 about transporting pies from the allegarida to trucking yards by motor lorry. He says the highest price they ever received was 18 per lorryload, not 46 as claimed by Mr Schwarte, and asserts no shift in pricing occurred.
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Allegarida
Schwartein
Salevardta
Pat Rousell
Sehwarer
Lawler
UNRRA Cuts Purchases of Food and Dairy Goods
A Washington dispatch reports UNRRA will reduce buying of meat and dairy products due to rising prices. The move aims to curb expenditures amid inflation and unsettled market conditions.
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Weahinggton
UNRRA
Windsor Castle Round Tower and St George’s Chapel
A cracked passage describes Windsor Castle's Round Tower and the adjacent St George’s Chapel at George's Chapel The text notes Windsor's military origins and later gentle adaptations including the chapel as a shrine of the Ancient Order of the Garter The excerpt mentions construction dates around the 18th century though the details are garbled
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pCi
Windhir Conkle
Pudity
Wheat Growers Seek Stabilisation Price for Wheat
White members of the Porber branch and the Wheelgrowers Union discuss a stabilisation price for wheat with the Commonwealth Government. A meeting is held at Forbes to address wheat production and market support amid ongoing negotiations with government and industry groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porber Branc
Wheelgrowers’ Union
Messrs. i. Griffith
Steiney
Commonwealth
Whatgrowers’ Union
Jrice
Whey
Une Wwe Laetor
Pega
Govert
Forbes Wudarious Aihee
Army rifles question roils V D C Association meeting
A chaotic report details an Army weapons issue discussed by V D C Association members. The meeting touched on shortages and secrecy around a planned 30s rifles program and included remarks about applicants and privacy concerns.
Local carnival notes and thanks to workers in Parkes area
A description of a regional carnival with remarks on the mayor, organizers led by Mr Jack Harteher, and many volunteers. It notes excellent weather, strong school and player representation, and the financial helpers who funded refreshment booths and prize-giving. The piece lists many referees and local helpers across Forbes, Parkes, Canowindra, Dubbo, Molong, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clee
Abberi Wits
Geelwil
Elinst
Osberte
Bkeir Oh
Pierkes
Dubbo
Grenfell Inter iWinty Crnowinedrs
Selle Parkes
High
Youvel Forbes Marit Brothers
Forbes T Iter
Parkee
Tinier
Peak Pit Central Fortes Priary
Purha
Cowre Convent
Cowra
Lael
Mir
Jack Harteher
Unis
Bros
Probus
Chadwin
Marist Brothers’ College
Forbes
P. Fitzgerald
Parkes
F. W
Woods
Poirbridge Farm
Molong
Chandler
Peak
Ward
Legett
Canowindra
A Willis C Cardell
A & Kerriall
O. Teshey
Morris
W. Booth
R. Dunn
I Fiver
J Harteher
Booth Rights Auctioned in City Exhibition
Auction notes show booth rights sold at the St trading fair in Brook Sora Me Eb Preston venue. International bidders and local agents participated with bids led by a show secretary. The event concluded with guaranteed booth allocation to the highest bidder and details listed for future exhibitors.
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Tading
Preston
Oenace
Newtown
Satie Hetig
Mbp
EG Wonks
Siow
Booth
Heem
Instant Relief for Coughs Great Peppermint Cure
A historical ad touts a peppermint cure for coughs and colds promising quick relief. The promotion claims natural ingredients and emphasizes usefulness during cold season with domestic remedies.
Appeals Dismissed In Blue Tulip and Ben Burb Disqualifications
The Western Districts Racing Association may dismiss appeals affecting Blue Tulip and Ben Burb with decisions expected May 29 at Parkes. Jockeys and riders named include P J Pardrase and W bu ' F rGee with Fallin and Sener noted among entrants. The case involves race disqualifications and eligibility questions impacting the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
McCurhinek
Pilner
P. J Pardrse
Thio
Tae Goehner
Fallin
Demand for Release of Cigarette Papers
Demand for the release of cigarette papers follows a Sunday remand by trade union and veterans groups. The report notes warnings from health officials and mentions political figures amid claims of a paper shortage and large stockpiles.
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Bend
Sydney
Dolch Potteritie
Stokesmen
Organisa‘dite
Pvs WA
Pipers
Nsw
Uae
Seul
Buble
Winhon Dew
Uwbublicuie
Ae King
Pormews Labor Party
Jondlasst
RSL
Kel
Bolupory
Hog de Sako
Uy Han
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Forbes Ex-Servicemen's Club
Servicesien
Gpenklor
Western Schoolboys
N.S.W. Country Rugby League
Forbes Rugby League
Penn Wits
Lemits Agaiiot
Wiliners Foe
West
Huey
Mutters of
Hensport
Aril Chamnpharaptelje Ponnaltie
Emeh Lad
Wilming Len
She Bediviare Alse
Willy Shep
Petoruuriin
al del
Theo Ciuriiyal
Pharrell and
Hartcher
Tuarders
Sendizeg Itapologita
Uui
Eolpin
Bubba
Liere
Hakpin’s
Vam
Ata
Japor
Halple
Spooner Oval
Halway
Andre Dierty
Uch
Rover Am
Coutther Worts
Speier
Gval Muziy Tee
Witernoon AC
Hyeh Wismld
Teacern Amd Mrt
Bik
Pgicira
Gerald Mann
Brothers’ Collegi
Weir Jan OP Oy
Serican Marine
Jelay O
Forbes Rugby
Ollie
Liel
Finchy
Australia Hotel
Jo Harther
Manier
Weatemn
C.rl
Oringe
Baharet
Orop
Gonrider
Gunn
Machin Hal
Forbes Intermediate Mah
Bro Columba
Hr John
de la Salle
Meare McKivott
Central School
Stacey
Parkes Intermediate High School
Prine Vins
Adri
Phillip
Australia
Pacific
Garema Welcome Home
wiTa
William's Wines
McWilliam
Royal
Windsor
Graziera’ Assoc
V.D.C. Association
Army
Ubu
Rathier
Gnillagners
Eiece
Informa
Forbes Platoon
Pollotier
Poe
Beene
Poeta
Shi Strickhusid
Mell McPhullamy
Uate
Rauredaay
de Witt
DeWitts
Limbage Rae Chemists
Tou
Ie Wbeleak
Wcewte
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