This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 24, 1945
Page
7
Bedgerabong Tuesday crowd gathered for a village day honoring peace after the war. Local officials spoke on gratitude to volunteers and service members while residents sang and danced in a hall filled with music and communal cheer.
The Grawlin Plains Agricultural Bureau held its annual meeting at the Mabfo residence with notable attendance and a moving tribute to the late Mrs F F Beddie. President’s address highlighted thirteen years of branch activity, rising meeting attendance, and praise for visiting speakers and local supporters. The report notes cooperation with other bodies, planned improvements to Bureau Hall, and thanks to officers and members for their sustained service.
A Bedgerabong Electricity Committee meeting on August 1 discussed council surveys and Carters report to survey areas, with remarks on lines, tents, and Warrog bridge. A letter was to be sent seeking co operation of Shire Council and Maman, Qhanter, and Oring MPs. The Rev A E White praised the peace celebration. Weather changes brought showers aiding crops. Clem Hodges won a state wide competition.
General jottings from Wirrinya report Sgt Whitburn killed in action and Wirrinya's club matches at Piney Range with Piney Range 32 Wirrinya 20. Weekend plans for ladder style play to be decided next Sunday. Ambulance dance Friday night supports public service. Rainfall totals noted and school news confirms the death of former Cooyorg Public School teacher J. A J. Whitburne with exams and holidays outlined and reopening planned for September 11.
In a letter the secretary praised the Forbes J R C boys for their spirit and effort in aiding soldiers and families. Members listed include Pred Howe James Mayberry Anderson Vivian McGlath Howard Gavin Kute Taylor and Clarence Slayberry with earning certificates. Eric and John Juddwie also received certificates. A competition by Alot Burke was won by Pou Seu and Surry Hodges.
The report records a local club meeting with officers including Pressley, Mor, W. H. Hancock, and others. It notes motions by A. Lee May and ME. A, discussions on state conference reports, and a supper hosted by Mrs. J. Baunatan. The session concluded with arrangements and refreshments.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.