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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1944

Page

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Big 6 Hour Day Carnival Planned by Local Unions

A local Labor League meeting elected officers including president Mr Ray Gallett and secretary Mr J Bruce. A six hour day carnival was organized with a rally at Town Hall and showground events. Proceeds to support worker solidarity efforts and federation groups.

W. Wc. Davey Labor League Jack Haricher Alpsaf ASE AMIEA ARU M. & & Employens Egistric, Hospital ALP Te Longue SMMC Wilkey T. D. Wall J, Bruce Joe Doyle Mir J. Pell J Harteber Onin Fef Builders Laborers Hopital

Out of the Crate and Into the Air Hospitel Council Debate

Debated distribution of profits from a six hour day event involving the Hospital Ambulance and Trades and Labor Council. Amendments proposed 60 40 split, then 69 25 6 and 50 from profits, preserving hospital benefit. Orange area councils discussed funding and union ties.

Harleher Fell Collett Harrington She ‘Tribes and Labor Council Orange Breen Martin Harringsn Traies Labor Council Strongey Forbes Parkes Porbe Cowra Wellingtor Ie Hie Beers Lat Scilr Mrr Doyje Wen Ote Py Plalin Dltrlet Distro Ambulance Trade’ and Labor Council Eurly

The four points of a good cough remedy

An OCR fragment outlines a cough remedy claiming four points: quick cure, safety for all ages, affordability, and pleasant taste. It mentions KEENE concentrate costing 2 shillings per bottle, diluted to make one pint of remedy, with a vague reference to Dreiser and an order for HEENZO.

Dreiser

To Day Hospital Ballot at Fortes for Directors

A notice announces today’s hospital ballot for four retiring directors and several candidates. Voting runs from 8 am to 7 pm with inspection of voters at the secretary’s office and names including Mears, Whitelow, Press, Rebimsem, Dunn, Brooks, Meer, Hoon, and Lougheed.

Fier Pmi le Fortes Thirther Hospital Ofee Templar Gireet Pam Mears C. (. Whitelow J. Press L. L. Rebimsem Meer T. Hoon Wo HK Lougheed

FORBES SHOW PREPS FOR ONE-DAY PLEASURE FAIR

The Forbes show hosts a one day event featuring a cattle and sheep pavilion, horse and bicycle races, and trotting trials. A public holiday is gazetted with stores closing at 11 30 am. A special train to Parkes departs around 10 am and returns late afternoon amid expected large crowds and notable fund-raising from the event.

Rne BMW Parkes

Young man Albert Ashcroft badly injured in fall

Albert Ashcroft aged 19, employed by T. Deroy at Truvordale, was riding a horse at Belerdsycentre when he fell and slid about 60 to 70 yards before a collision. He was rushed by Forbes District Ambulance to Forbes District Hospital and remains in a critical condition.

Albert Ashcroft Bodgers— Bong Belerdsy Forbes District Hospital T. Deroy Dale Forbes

Visitors at Police Court Show Weekend Miscreants

A rough transcript describes visitors labeled as ehuliors who attended a show and were arrested at the local Police Court weekend. One man, Forbes, was listed among those detained for unpaid fines and other offenses. The report notes sentencing for various defendants including Peckham and Bowden, with penalties ranging from hard labor to fines for offenses tied to drunkenness and indecent language in Lachlan Street.

Ehuliors SeNlenera Ummirlcrn~netil Atuifey Glia John Peck Kuo Jorniwin Peckham Forbes

Cowra to Forbes bulk electricity line urged without delay

At Forbes branch meeting of the F and S Association members urged agricultural and public authorities to press governments to complete the Cowra to Forbes bulk electricity extension. Discussion noted lack of materials and surplus labor could not advance the line, while electrification was linked to rural contentment and city conveniences.

Forbes F. and S. Association Aetna Cowra BP. Tout Wang

Forbes Town Band Delights District Hospital Audience

A Forbes Town Band performed a short music programme at the District Hospital in the afternoon drawing a good crowd. Entertainment reached residents as the band played a selection of pieces for hospital visitors and staff.

Mogpital Forbes Town Band

Diggers Farewell to President Clarence in Forbes

At Forbes branch of the Returned Soldiers League a Saturday night meeting honored President E A Clarence before his transfer to Maitland as Bank of N S W manager. D C Whitelaw presided. presentations included a money envelope for a keepsake, with praise for his three years as president and his work for the League and Diggers.

Forbes Returned Soldier’ League E. A. Clarence Maitland Bank of N.S.W Clarence League H. J. Gibson Meader Loval At.c O. BH. Grifth Shire Council F. Milan H. Bort T. 3. Crawford Copeland BT. Ledger A. C. Duntop Khh Hastings

Engineer Mr Gee Farewell At Darobalgie Works

More than fifty engineers and staff plus firm representatives gathered at the CWA Forum to bid farewell to Mr R R Gee chief engineer at Darobalgie works as he departs for Riverstone after reopening the site two years ago. Mr Sid Coles accepted a farewell gift for Mrs Gee and Mr Gee thanked all for cooperation during his term. Mr A Baker of Rockhampton will succeed him with a welcome huddle present.

Daroobalgie Works Mesera Anglisa and Co C.W.A Roama R. R. Gee Riverstone RB Younge Lawrence Sydney Mir Gen Sid Coles Clee Darobalgte Gee Raverstone Mrr. A. Baker Rockhampton Baker Alan Preset

Australia’s smallest Morse at show

A quirky feature on a pint sized horse named Sandy from Australia. The three year old miniature stallion draws attention at a show, noted for its oddities and a glossy magazine tie in. People admire his height while joking about his gentle nature and fondness for sweets.

Somerow Sandy Australia Lollies

Lee Ley memorials referenced by Mr Hastings noted

A brief memorial note mentions Mr Hastings referring to Lee Ley, praising his week secretary and his personal effort to notify relatives of deaths. He is thanked for the League’s progress and its anticipated benefits to the Diggers and Qa ae Whole Io. The ceremony ends with thanks to the audience and serving of refreshments.

Lee Lee Ley Hastings Qa Ae

Hawke and Blone The Forres Holiday Meeting

In a brief notes item the guild of Mrs. E Hawke of Queen Steel and Mrs. Wo Blone of Sydney arrange a holiday gathering with 1 Forbes as a participant placeholder.

E Hawke Queen Steel Wo Blone Syd-ney Forbes

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