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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1945
Page
5
The council approves electricity supply for Waugoola Shire in a formal resolution. Officials note costs and service terms will be set by the Shire under standard tariffs. Community groups welcome improved power access and potential economic benefits.
The Infants' School Peace Carnival raised £28,400 for patriotic funds as parents and children in festive dress enjoyed flowers, songs, tales, and a display opened by the Mayor of Forbes. Proceeds supported the Red Cross. organizers noted notes and drinks, with totals recorded for donations and expenses.
Education Department inquiry discussed the establishment of an Agriculture course at Forbes School amid parent concerns. The meeting sought Department guidance on minimum pupil numbers and publicised the position through the executive. Further items included library funding, wireless lessons, and a new stage curtain funded by the school community.
The article lists Honors recipients at Forbes Central in Acceserts including SCOT CLARE and a long roster of names such as Lorrie Parker and Judith Saker. Distinctions include van Brenner Alison Foote and Margaret Gottle. Certificates were printed for candidates with book prizes won by Littanne Parker Diane Palmer and Jenifer Baker.
Wartime Christmas telegrams indicate a potential relaxation of restrictions as officials announce that decor continues and communications plans may be adjusted. Government signals a move toward lighter limits and restored holiday messaging. Names not clearly readable.
Local column lists births at Crombie hospital and numerous service members returning home or on leave. Entries include Mr. and Mrs. George Haze about a newborn, Mr. and Mrs. Debenham, Norman Birt at Red Street, A C Connors on five days’ leave, plus many others from Forbes and district visiting relatives or discharged from the forces. Also notes engagements, birthdays, and community events such as a christening at St John’s Church and a musical performance in Parkes.
Mrs BE Hubbard aged 73 died at Cowra District Hospital after a period of ill health. Sister Mrs Charlie Martin brought her from Cobar to Cowra two months ago. Husband predeceased her. two sons Alfred Hubbard and Daniel Hubbard. Remains were taken to Sydney for burial after a stopover in Forbes.
Mr John Patrick Martin, aged many years, father of Mr John Martin and employee of Forbes Municipal Council, died at Sacred Heart Hospital Darlinghurst last Saturday night. Born at The Oaks near Sydney, he moved from Camden to Cowra then Forbes about four years ago. He lived in Forbes about 50 years, wife long deceased. Survived by three daughters Mrs Petterson Fairfield Flo orie Martin Ashfield and Annie Martin Ashfield. Forbes people offer sympathy to the family.
The deputy leader Harrison alleged widespread Communist control in government and unions. Senator Cameron denied the claim calling it a lie of Harrison's imagination with no truth. The notice mentions a Lutheran church service at Forbes 1048.
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