Day Of Mourning For King Observed In Forbes Parish
The official day of mourning marked by church services across local parishes for King George VI followed by two minutes of silence at noon. Forbes observes two minutes silence with bells tolling, attended by RSL, Rotary, Red Cross, and community groups, and wreaths laid at the cenotaph.
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Grerce
Mumibe
Busines
Forbes
CWA
Girl Guides
Brownies
A Hughes & Co
Canc. White
Jotay
Chiil Guides
Yaca SA
Cana Whileo
OE Ceraborg
Memorial Service Honors King George VI Goodness
A memorial service on Friday at the Lutheran church remembered King George VI with a sermon titled The King's Goodness. Clergy cited his faith and virtue, recalling his coronation Bible blessing and his appeals for prayer and unity during and after the war. A portrait draped in mourning hung at the front as Charl Grider and others attended, and congregants offered prayers and messages honoring the late king and the Empire.
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Lawrence
Cathal
Mery Bet
D.C
He Lee Cory Wu
Lancaster
Peter
Bru
Boa Eure
Gad Foies
Elizabetly
George VI
Ulan
Abie Pei Galt
Charl Grider
Kars
Ulprius
Sydney
Sicily
Mange
Durin Lutheran Church
Australia
Duke of York
Alice
Temperatures Down Temperatures Down Weekend Weather Oddities
Unclear text reports fluctuating temperatures and windy conditions over the weekend with references to dust and rain threats. Mentions Manila and rough spell of weather across Saturday and Sunday. details are garbled.
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Borbes
Bauer
Tribute To John Howse M P From a Royal Occasion
The visit to Buckingham Palace by Empire Parliamentary Delegation marked a solemn tribute to King and Queen. The King’s reception reflected unity among Britons and Commonwealth Parliament representatives. Royal family expressed deep sympathy for worldwide grief over the late monarch and pledged continued service to the realm.
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Tate
Jinid
Empire
Bakingham Palace
Commonwealth
Erie
Belindun
Leo
Getieerbee
Aman
Rogirch
Lrgely
Quen
School Swimming Carnival Promises and Plans From Event Notes
Fragmentary OCR hints at a school swimming carnival with references to prizes, entry costs, and event timing. Names, dates, or locations are unclear, but mentions of a planned event, expected participants, and possible prize arrangements appear amid garbled text.
Meat for Sydneys Hungry Millions
In Sydney and Forbes area, meat supply strains threaten homes as drought and fodder shortages bite. Rail movements show cattle and sheep volumes rising toward Sydney, with weekly consignments and truck orders indicating sustained demand and transport pressure for the Forbes district.
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Forbes
Sydney
Heavy Court Sitting At Forbes To-day
The Court of Petty Bench at Forbes convenes with a long list of cases including motor vehicle offences driving without a license and failing to keep to the right plus charges of negligent driving. Assault cases and other offences are also scheduled for hearing at the Fair Centre.
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Forbes
Prt
Bewinni
C.W. Brotlish
Goody Uinlas
Australia Needs Wheat Support To Feed World
A speech by John Howse MEP urges Australia to back wheat farming as a vital food source. He warns against overreliance on a single export and calls for real incentives for wheat growers to ensure farmers, workers, and export capacity sustain a nation described as a breadbasket to a hungry world. He cites the hardship of poor harvests and the need to diversify crops to avoid starvation worldwide. The debate touches on policy, economic factors, and social obligations as Australia faces global supply pressures.
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Sople
Austin
Howse
Shooting Accident At Jemalong Claims Young Girl
Forbes reports a tragic shooting at Jemalong leaving Shirley Joyer, 1 year old, dead after a .22 rifle misfired on her family property. The incident, witnessed by Mrs. Daniel Crouch and others, led to a coroner's inquiry and a church and graveside service at St. John’s Church and the local cemetery.
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Jemalong
Forbes
Mer
Daniel Crouch
Uhuna
Shirley
Albie Gintham
Forbes Tan
Forbrea
Mir
H. K. Ford
Parkes
Pullen
Martein
St. John's Church
Church of
Eneland
Pam
Baturcay
Care White
AO. Jones
Xa Mir
Mra Craven
Fortine
Non James
John
Dorey
Cahill and Cahill to Address Forbes LVD Meeting
The Mayor calls a town and district meeting for Tuesday next to form the Larh lan Valley Development League. F J Cahill and Mrs Cahill plan to attend Forbes to discuss establishing the league with local officials and citizens urged to participate.
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Forbes L.V.D
Bauer
Ald
Conridor
Larhlan
Learue
Ban
F. J Cahill
Teel Inn Valley Development League
Aumont
Forbes
Joel Branes
Ww Town
MD Eset Jong Wad Mass
Gonclive
Ha Gbyernot
Copeland
Installation of New Lutheran Minister In Town
Pastor Pletsch and Mrs Pletsch arrived to assume duties at the Lutheran Church. The large congregation witnessed the installation vow as the elders expressed devotion and support. Pastor Pletsch’s training spanned Concordia College Adelaide and Bowth Austrasia with prior roles in Jindera and Melbourne. The couple reside at the church’s parish and will conduct services at Forbes and Parkes next Sunday.
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Pircuit
Pletsch
Pistech
Forbes
Parkes
Forbes district food bounty and drought plans
A report notes 230 acres planted with tomatoes and other crops in Forbes, with yields and prices given, marking strong local farming profits. It highlights Lachlan Valley water storage, drought challenges, and a push for a Lachlan Development League to unlock larger irrigation schemes and regional growth.
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Forbes
Lami
New South Wales
Quernsian
Lachlan
Lachlan Development League
Jemalong
Lowely
Iuin Industrie
Ricer
Uty
New Dressmaking Teacher Takes Over Forbes Classes
Miss 5. Thomas of the Technical College of Cress talking and Millinery Sydney arrived in Forbes yesterday morning to take over the Forbes dressmaking and millinery classes. Miss Julietne, previously in charge, remains for enrollment and class close details. The new term opens next Monday at the High School.
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Thomas
Technical College of Cresstalking and Millinery
Sydney
Forbes Yrater
Forbes
Julietne
Forbes stock center shown as vital asset for New South Wales
Editorial on Forbes yards stock market showing fat cattle and store cattle figures, sheep, and pigs. Discusses impact on local economy and potential frontier risks, referencing Winston Churchill and postwar era anxieties. Notes Forbes as a meat hub whose loss would threaten national stability and regional livelihoods.
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Teltheater
Forbes Yards
Biorte
Amd
Cartier
Winston Charetlit
Forbes Cold
Manchester
Lend
Chichester
Lachlan
New Fendy
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