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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 21, 1942
Page
3
Quandialla residents greet returning soldiers from overseas with warm welcomes and congratulations. Troops share news of new births and upcoming reunions while local events raise funds for the POW and war efforts. Community activities include a dance and euchre tournament to support the war effort and morale.
Mr N Scott presided over the Agricultural Bureau gathering at Alverna on Friday evening. A majority endorsed holding a one day conference in Parke at the end of September. Retiring captain W Connell outlined brigade boundaries and equipment, noting water carts tanks dry goods and pumps but limited hoses. Members were urged to focus on ploughing fire breaks and to seek support from Jomalong Shiry.
Local notes report on Saturday afternoon salong closures due to new legislation and petrol rationing, with bush hairdressers consolidating in districts. Weather turns milder after a cold August. past week brought showers and storms locally. Community updates include fire brigade talk, Sergt Field’s visit, and a note on drought relief and river rise. Carrie Hickey remembered by pioneers. a dance by LAC Tony Soult concludes the piece.
The Forbes District Hospital board met in a final gathering before the annual meeting. Treasurer Whitelaw presented a balance, with revenue from patients and government subsidies and a year to date credit from the industrial contribution. Matron McDonald reported July admissions and discharges, while the secretary outlined subscription changes and the push for a carbon receipt system. The Dausse Committee noted coal stock depletion and urged council action for coal and power costs, with recommendations to obtain two tons of coal and possibly switch to a high tension electrical setup to save costs. The council was asked to re‑assess lighting costs and consider a special rate for hospital electricity, given its charitable status.
The Quandialla Hospital district notes patient totals for June and August with 1 male and 2 females remaining on 30 June, new admissions 3 males 3 females, recoveries 3 males 4 females, outdoor patients 3 males 3 females, and donations from local residents. Repairs to a fence on the south side are complete. the west side will finish soon. An incident involving Mr Tracey led to police action Yesterday.
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