Quandialla District Soldier Killed in Libyan Action
Quandialla district reports the death of a local soldier in Libya with sympathy from the community. The piece notes his bravery in combat and extends condolences to his relatives.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
7
Quandialla district reports the death of a local soldier in Libya with sympathy from the community. The piece notes his bravery in combat and extends condolences to his relatives.
A fragmented report notes drought losses impacting sheep farming and outlines fodder conservation schemes. It references Sir Earle Page and concerns about costs for moving stock and pasturing, with mentions of survey work and economic strain on farms.
Weather mild for January heat breaks after Bundy shower as Bedgerabong hosts a busy week. Race Club committee notes include boxing day balance of £28 14 7 and thanks to the secretary and volunteers. amateur concert at the hall draws large attendance with a long programme of songs recitations and dances ending with a dancing supper and thanks to performers.
Wichard Norman Harris, 28, a Lithgow laborer, was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment with hard labor for assaulting a girl under 16 and committing acts of indecency. The judge noted the girl was four years old and remarked the defence cited liquor influence. sentence dated January 38. Harris was taken into custody after sentencing.
In a rambling column the author recounts ten days in the bush, detailing rough encounters with wildlife and livestock, allergic reactions to sheep, and comical misadventures with cows, geese, and geographies. He jokes about future farming handbooks and plans to tour the country promoting “Easy Money” farming ideas.
New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Co Ltd in conjunction with George Thompson & Co of Cootamundra announce a sale of 16000 station bred sheep at Cootamundra on Friday 14 February. About 15000 head are surplus from breeders. 6000 Romney crosses wethers are included. Additional details are advertised elsewhere in this issue.
Morain fell there over the week end with stormy sanctions noted. Mr B G Newell holidaying in the city. Mr D Boswell has taken up residence at Lithgow. Mrs Borthwick and family return to Melbourne. Miss Patty Ticehurst returned to Bathurst school. Mr Pred Thorncraft moved to Lithgow. Mrs Neich and family back from walkday. Death of Mr Johnson of Orange, sister of Mrs T Hoswell of Oberon Street.
A fragmented OCR item mentions Western Show dates with unclear text and stray phrases. The readable bits reference schedule timing and an event related to a show, but exact names, places, or outcomes are not discernible. The readable content hints at a planned entertainment event with dates yet to be clarified.
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