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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1943
Page
3
A crowded Caragabal honor roll lists residents recognized for service and community, including Combe and Chandler, with numerous variations of surnames such as Turner, Wilding, Grogan, Loftus, McNickle, and Weston. The page notes wartime affiliations, local deaths, and public acknowledgments alongside military designations and civic roles.
In Quandialla and surrounding areas activity Included a Red Cross stall at the Quandialla School grounds raising E10/23/6 for Prisoners of War and a election update shows Labor polled strongly though Breen failed to win an absolute majority. The district also hosted a successful dance and social to support the same war relief fund with prizes donated and won by local residents.
A long line of personal names and initials is listed, including Marie Smith, J Ford, L Rhodes, M Cowell, Willis A, M LAA Fuscor, J M Pyne, KE OC Parker, L Bultley, MM Reynolds, N J Shannon, D J Smith, M M Sheridan, G A Talbot, J ML Whiting, BD M Hanns, D E Elliott, Cowell Me Clothier F Gunn Doyle M Fenwick M Neville M VAD Ryan Weaver M Herbert Joyce, and Colitis M from the County Land Army.
Caragabal residents report arrivals and returns from Sydney including Mr P Coelld and family. Jack Corelli and Mira Jack Malkey’s daughter home from hospital. Mr E Budge back for a few days, Mr W Monger to Sydney, Mr W Price returns after months with Mr Brice. Alf Hilder visiting his uncle BR Hilder. Schoolteacher Mr Lamb busy with 280 votes cast for local elections and War Fund events. Evening euchre and dance raise funds for POW relief. Reminder to save and buy War Savings Certs and National Savings Bonds.
The matron's July report for Quandialla Hospital shows patients remaining in hospital on the previous date with counts of 2 males and 4 females admitted, totals discharged since last report at 4 males and 0 females, and a remaining total of nil by July. Donations listed include poultry, milk and cream from local residents, cake and meat items from named individuals, and a treasurer's statement noting a payment of 4 0 7 passed.
American observers note new bread methods by Australian Army bakers in forward areas near New Guinea. U.S. troops previously endured hard biscuit but now receive fresh bread as part of daily rations amid difficult frontier conditions.
Bedgerabong notes report irregular rainfall with waterlogged plains and stranded residents. Flooding along the river hampers travel while some roads near 14 mile are slated for repair. War Agricultural Committee convened to address wartime needs as plans grow for a busy Sunday event led by Mrs Orton Field and Busy Helpers drawing crowds from Parkes and Parkes.
This piece urges regular water intake as essential for bodily function. It explains daily losses through kidneys skin and lungs, advises starting with a glass each morning after brushing teeth and before bed, and claims water improves complexion and helps prevent minor ailments. It notes water does not cause fat gain or slow digestion when consumed with meals.
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