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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 18, 1945

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Orange Baths Fatality Claims Local Boy

Reginald King aged 16 of Prisley Street Orange drowned Saturday while swimming in a pool near the 68 mark. A passerby dived and brought him to the surface. Bill Thompson a railway worker and another man assisted until ambulance help arrived. King died later in hospital en route to treatment. he was preparing for his Intermediate Certificate. He was a lifelong resident of Orange.

Reginald King Prisley Street Orange Orange Baths Bill Thompnor

Neutral Bay by election result in Liberal candidate win

Mr J Black of the Liberal Party defeated independent Mr K Bolton in the Neutral Bay by election. When counting ended on Sunday the tally stood Black Liberal and Bolton Independent with informal votes 10 265. About 1500 postal votes remained to be counted but could not change the outcome.

J. ©. Black Liberal Party K Bolton Neutral Bay Bolton Black

Proposed A'way Extensions Stir Regional Railway Debate

Lachlan Regional Council discusses proposed extensions from Condobolin to Nyngan and Eugowra to Parkes, weighing costs and potential revenue. The committee reports the 1928 survey found limited justification and urges caution before funding further lines or connections.

Forte Chamber of Commerce Vout Peru Borcher Te Coomera Julian Palau Bueelier Wotleke Railways Cobo Nyngan Bellwaye Condobolin

Jemalong Shire Monthly Meeting Next Friday

The Jemalong Shire Cowell will hold its regular monthly meeting next Friday. A special meeting is planned at 2:15 pm with the President and Deputy presiding for nine years. Officials from various Melings are expected to attend and election of the Covell in peer ywkre Bewebeere Paani is anticipated.

Jemalong Shire Cowell Ywkre Bewebeere Paani Uae

Heat and Wheat Foretells Busy Forbes Harvest Posts Record Receipts

article notes intense heat and rising wheat temperatures. Forbes manager Tom Kelly reports up to 341,627 bushels of wheat received by last Saturday with silos near capacity. For the Forbes district, about 100000 bags stored, 4000 bags at Forbes and 18000 bags at Daroo Balgie, while deliveries total around 300000 then 450000 in 1910. Harvest expected to extend past Christmas with updated figures forthcoming.

Tom Kelly Forbes Stig Kelly Fuld Kelly Forbes EA Austen Mt. Red Bend Daroobalgie Harris Eocha Fortes

Europe’s Homeless Thousands in a Grim Photo

A stark image shows Europe’s hundreds of thousands of homeless people, a long column of destitute men, women, and children seeking shelter in a nave. The scene underscores the pitiful plight and wide scope of homelessness across the continent.

Europe

Wedding Bells for Corporal Henderson at St Andrew Siacumer HL

The wedding between Corporal Darcy Henderson of St Andrew Siacumer HL and Miss Yvonne Wells occurred on a Tuesday in December. Miss Wells wore magnetic satin and classical lines with a long train. bridesmaids in daffodil and green lace wore halo tulle. Attendants included Mrs Bernalundt as matron of honor and Miss Andere as bridemaid. a flower girl carried pink carnations. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs J Henderson of Helenvale Renfree Street Forbes, was attended by Set Tad Firth and Pte Ron Huckel. A reception at the California Ahfeld followed amid electricity restrictions. the couple plan to reside in Minky and expect Christmas visits to Porches.

Darcy Henderson St Andrew Siacumer HL Bernalundt Put Andere Wirley Wells J. Henderson Helenvale Renfree Street Forbes Set Tad Firth Best Main Ron Huckel California Aahfeld Conden Mra Wells Mra. Henderson Mra. Heider Geruld Porbes Minky Alain Cpl Mira Henderson Vinl

Skull Fracture From Sulky Accident At Sand Hills

Mrs Heathie A White wife of Lewis Mowbray White of Forbes vicinity sustained a fractured skull in a mid day incident at home last Friday. A horse hitched to a Walky backed and toppled her as she watched from the wheel. Two small children were at home. She was taken to Forbes District Hospital in an unconscious state and remained so for about 12 hours. Her condition was critical for several days but showed improvement yesterday.

Heathie A. White Lewis Mowbray White Soundhills Forbes Mr.White Mrs. White Thand

Poultry Feed Rationing May End Soon Says Official

A Department of Agriculture spokesman said rationing of bran and pollard for poultry likely to be lifted in two months. He noted nine months with no ration for chicks under one week and no wheat ration increase expected for at least a year. Poultry farmers have only half the wheat supplies compared to last year.

Department of Agriculture Chis Clee

Evatt to Return to Australia Early in New Year

Dr H V Evatt plans return to Australia in January after concluding missions in London and Washington. The Australian Minister will report to the government on the Council of Foreign Ministers and Far Eastern Commission, while pushing for responsible postwar governments in Japan.

H. V. Evatt United States Australia Chiannoutes Dr Evatt London Washburton Evatt Dlocumions Council of Foreign Miniters United Naatom Far Eastern Commission Chiffey Ewart and Stright Pacific Japan

Visit of English footballers discussed for Forbes match

At a recent Municipal Council meeting the Mayor noted a planned visit by English rugby senior players and the Forbes Rugby League's push to host a match. Aldermen Paddison and Conridge moved to authorize the Mayor to work with the Local League and back the application in any suitable form.

Ald Gunn Muld Parspeu Forbes Mr. Haricher League Paddison Gonridge

Closer Settlement at Young Amid Railway Planning

A communication from Ben J. M. Tully Minister for Lands urges settlement acquisition for soldier settlers in Young to support railway projects. The letter notes essential railway works before notices can be issued and says future consideration will align with government projects and the commissioner’s advice.

Pred J. Cahill Mila Thes Ben. J. M. Tully

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