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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1943
Page
4
Pupils of St Joseph's Convent staged a varied concert at the Imperial Theatre guided by Sister Philip. The program featured piano and violin overtures, choral numbers, duets, dances, plays, and a sweeping finale with a tableau.
A brief item reports cows taking golf balls as part of a rural curiosity. The note mentions Mrs Douglas and Mrs RA among those observing the odd scene on a farm.
Weekly notice roundup reports J Dion spending weekend leave with his wife and family, Ken Greenhalgh returning home on leave from New Guinea, Owen Shing in Sydney, Marie Elbourne to marry Pte. W. Lymberg at Nowra, Norma Wheatley posted to Parkes after Melbourne posting, and other society updates. Also notes Peter Barnes and Quine Dixon afflicted with flu, local polling record, and obituaries of Mrs. Bryne and Toogong resident.
Report from London describes Sergeant-Pilot Robert Yell of Eugowra New South Wales joining an RAP squadron and completing eight Lancaste r bomber raids in 24 days. He participated in Hamburg Milan and Turin operations, with one enemy contact and no aircraft damage to his Lancaster.
Scattered rain and a pleasant spell mark the week in Goolagong with light showers Thursday and a heavy afternoon storm in parts of the district. Proceeds from Friday's stalls totalled £819 with election day takings £15 16s. Births, travels, and local updates follow including residents visiting, hospital notices, and social movements.
Patrick Kennedy born in Penrith died at Orange Base Hospital on Wednesday aged 78. He farmed in early years then ran a general store at Cudal and later operated a business at Ganowindra before retiring. He married Margaret Allan who predeceased him by 35 years. He was a quiet, likeable man with many friends across Cudal Engowm Cunowindra districts.
The death occurred at Forbes District Hospital last Sunday of Gilbert Barker Foggitt aged 77. Known to locals as Yorkie, he was born in Yorkshire England and moved to Australia fifty years ago living ten years at Forbes and the rest at Eugowra. He had no relatives in Australia.
Bernadette Clark only child of Mr. and Mrs. Bede Clark of Sydney and formerly Eu ora died after a three month Sydney hospital stay. Her death followed a heart failure that occurred on Monday August 2nd, eliciting deep community sympathy in Eugowre.
Reiter's at 7:40 am with Holy Communion at 8:30 am followed by Sunday School at 10:00 am. Matins and Sermon at 1:30 pm with Evensong and Sermon to close the day.
The sudden death of Mr M Callaghan of Canowindra occurred on Wednesday August 16 while on Mr Pw s Mount York property. He appeared in good health that morning and left home in high spirits. Constable Hughes reports the cause as sudden collapse. The funeral was held on Friday with no inquest.
A terse wartime plea urges national unity with slogans urging continued savings and mobilization. Authorities highlight shared sacrifice and dedication to the war effort across communities and households.
Global meat demand rises with sheep and lamb slaughter totals reported across regions. New South Wales stock numbers reach 56,049,000 with March 1943 data showing peak cattle totals at 3,000,046, including 14,174 beef cattle and 1,354,370 dairy cows. Wool output remains below 1942 expectations though wool quality trends improve. Upcoming Sydney and Newcastle catalogues set for August listings.
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