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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1943
Page
5
The council expresses concern over funding for major postwar development. It states many projects exceed resources and proposes to submit an improvement and construction plan, prioritizing high-employment work while awaiting state or federal aid. It notes a small staff and no firm financial guarantees.
The brief cites wartime labor shifts with 1,181,000 men in direct war work and 864,000 enlisting in fighting forces. It notes government munition employment at 126,000 and broad production figures for Japan. It lists civic project costs including roads, kerbing, gutters, footways, Lake Forbes, sewer extensions, stockyard expansions, aerodrome work, and drainage schemes totaling substantial sums.
Fragmented memorial snippets mention Thorns born 1939 aged 0 and Bel grove husband Joseph Beagrove with incorrect dates. Public notice items list several place names and times but lack coherent details or valid dates.
Over 50 horses compete in athletic and novelty events on New Year's Day at Forbes Town Hall. Activities include Go ng Dance and related demonstrations with entries from Hospital Accomillinery and related clubs.
The Waterside Workers' Federation opens its books to veteran soldiers and approves admitting 200 men who were unemployed at enlistment. This step is praised as practical for postwar industrial progress, allowing willing fighters to settle into well paid, secure industry jobs. The piece argues veterans deserve support from all Australians.
The Forbes Building Society Ltd presents its fifth annual report showing membership at 58, down from 142 in June, with five shares withdrawn and one forfeited. Total liabilities include mortgage-backed holdings and £24 12s 6d in other assets. Directors G B Newton and T J Webb are reappointed. Palmer thanks the board, notes careful management, and Newton urges expansion to help meet postwar housing needs.
Army post office advice cautions against sending perishables and fragile parcels to troops in operational areas. Readers should use sturdy linen or canvas wrappings, wrap contents well with paper and cotton, and clearly label each item with the soldier’s number, name, tank and battalion details for proper delivery.
Authorities report bicycles found after a search following a lost bike report. No owners identified yet. items are stored pending claim by rightful owner.
John Randall organized a garden party at his parents home to support the Boys' Junior Red Cross. A large crowd attended with races games and a goat cart display. The day raised about ten pounds with special commendation for John Randall from local volunteers.
An editorial reflects on war prospects for the coming year. It envisions renewed Allied unity, ongoing battles across Europe and the Pacific, and a gradual shift of momentum as production and coordination rise. It cautions against premature collapse and calls for continued effort and hope.
A brief note explains a proposed method of burning coal at the source and drawing gas at the pit head as a new concept, with Rue aim credited as having established the approach and a statement about stations and earnings.
The article traces the design and changes of wings worn by Australian air service personnel from 1912 to 1918. It details initial designers Major General Sir Frederick Sykes and Brigadier General David Henderson, their badge features, and subsequent alterations including crown removal and AMC to AJPQ changes, leading to the formation of the Royal Australian Air Force and the eagle insignia.
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