Near Misses Bomber Crash During early 1943
Bud an American pilot stationed at Laloqui Port Moresby narrowly escaped a fatal Mitchell bomber crash during a flight bound for Sydney for overhaul. The story outlines the rugged airstrip terrain, the two nearby strips Berry and Lalogui, and the heavy loading that preceded the takeoff, with the aircraft failing to land safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud
Laloqui
Port Moresby
Parific
Laligul
Lalogui
Berry
Lalequi
Sydney
Lalogud
Brisbane
Appeal on Murder Charge in Lavers Case
Frederick Lincoln McDermott, 40, a shearer, seeks special leave to appeal a 1-year-old murder conviction for killing William Henry Laver near Grenfell on September 6, 1946. The Court of Criminal Appeal, by majority, dismissed the appeal. High Court review proceeded over evidence admissibility alleged by McDermott. Laver, a storekeeper and petrol seller, was killed by an apparent petrol pump discharge. his body was never recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Court
Frederick Lincoln McDermott
McDermott
Shearer
Wiliam Henry Lavera
Grenfell
Court of Criminal Appeal
District Hospital Meeting Called Off Due to Secretary Illness
A regular monthly meeting of Forte District Hospital was canceled because secretary Wilkey is temporarily in hospital. An annual meeting is planned for next Tuesday at Council Chambers with no board nominations required, so it is expected to be brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thecor of
Forte
Dustriet Hospital
Wilkey
Local Notices and Oddities from Forbes and District
A rambling snippet notes a Forbes resident sending an air mail letter to Sydney after morning post hours, a cheerful tale of new car seat covers, council talk on electric welders hindering meters, two newborns in August, and local drivers competing in taxi ranks. It also mentions civic tensions over the Woom Rocket Range and the Defence Projects Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Sydney
Hum
Lu Core
Jemajong
Pom
Ernie Bort
Clement Street
Pan
Mad Mire Burt * Forbes
Wellhauten
Department of Supply and Development
Woom
Defence Projects Act
Food parcels appreciated from ex servicemen network
Ex servicemen sub branches across the state, led by Hurstville, circulate to gather funds for Preston Hall parcels. A parcel was sent to Mr A Hart of Anglesford Maidstone Kent, who praised the gift and cited improved health and morale from British Legion Village facilities and wartime camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurstville
Legion of
Freston Hall
England
Preston Hall
Forbes Legion of
Huratville
Mir
A. Hart
Tegoot Lane
Anglesford
Maidstone
Kent
British Legion
Aylesford
Australia
Jover
Popular Drama Recap of Forbes Society Play Reading Night
A Friday event by the Music and Dramatic Society showcased short works led by producer Philippa Swan. The informal format drew praise for literary value and audience engagement, with calls for more members to participate in upcoming productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
The
Music and Dramati Society
Ihstead
Philippa Swan
Gramm
Abbama
Business Men Welcome Mr. C. Perry in Forbes
At the mayor’s invitation a large group of Forbes business leaders gathered in the Mayor’s room to welcome Mr. C. Perry manager of Arthur Hughes and Co now owned by Burns Philip & Co. The informal reception aimed to introduce him to key local figures and foster harmony with competitors during his stay in Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Conridge
Forbes
Mr. C. Cry
Arthur Hughes and Co
Burns Philip & Co
Mr Perry
Eni Town
Fess
Perry
Betty
Show Dates for 1949 Western District Shows
The Western District Show Committee removed dates from 1848 listings and released 1949 dates for Sydney Royal Easter Show April 9 to 19, Bathurst early April, Orange in May, Wellington mid May, Dubbo mid May, Trangie late May, and Warren late May into June with varying two to three day spans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western District
Sydney Royal
Bathurst
Orange
Wellington
Dubbo
Trangie
Warren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lavers
Activitt
Port Ogime
J. Sullivan & Son General
Kerokene
C.0.2
Motor Spirit
Ofaline Motor Oils
Dowling Birect, Forbes
Vanderfield & Reid
Rhere
John Deere
R.L. Pietsch
Rankin Street
Lachlan Street
Klinmon
Mr. Forbes
Meagher’s Furniture Emporium
Furniture Department
Mr. C. Perry
Helena Rubinstein
Price
Dena Rubinsteins
John Meagher & Co., Pty., Ltd
Fats” and “Stores
Forbes Sales
Winchcombe, Carson, Ltd
Lachlan St
Winchcombe, Carson
Bourke
Armidale
Yass
Harden
Tel
Eric Forbes
J. Millthorpe
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