Stripped in Court for Black Dragon Secret Society
A Cowra court case yesterday exposed a violent incident at the local POW camp. Prisoners described a prior night fight ended in death, with a detective stripping a detainee to inspect tattoo marks of the Black Dragon Secret Society. Witnesses spoke in Formosan through multiple translations as the coroner and detective conducted the inquiry into the death of Kyo Kin Sh and Shu Kel Sun’s alleged involvement. The Guardian notes language barriers and translation challenges amid the ongoing proceedings.
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Guardian
P.O.W
F. Arple
Cowra
Kyo Kin Sh
Shu Kel Sun
Donald Druck
Toul
Ko Eel
Go Shin Ra
Captain Drake
Detective Ranch
Forbes Chamber of Commerce Meeting Highlights and Actions
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce members met in the Council Chambers with eight attendees and six apologies. A.J. Meagher chaired in President absent. discussions covered hospital funding and new district hospital plans, VAD status, publicity with Shire and Municipal councils, proposed apricot orchard high school, irrigation district water rights, and requests to MLA Green and Dring. Financials showed a credit balance of £41 6 4 and payments approved. next steps include sending notices and pursuing road sign placement and traffic relief with authorities.
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Forbes
Ois
Trict Chamber of Commerce
Counci
Thce
J. Collett
A.J. Meagher
Lerma
Pew
Kelly
Jenialong
Prion
Graham
Hansten
Slandard
Forbes Poo& ©, Association
Mrr. Newton
Treme Urer
Ananelus
D. Evans
Messra
J. G. ‘Taylor
WF. Robertson
Jemalong Treigation District
L.r C. Hedges
Jemajong Buitlon
Jemalong-Wylde
Pilains
Jemulong Gtalion
Resaon
Ita
Shold
Mesrm
Hedges
J. Simpson
Messrs Green
Dring
Road classification decision awaited by Jemalong and Boree councils
Jemalong Shire Council and Boree Shire Council have asked the Main Roads Board to proclaim a road a trunk road. The Board replied that classification depends on the road’s function and future movement trends, delaying a final stand.
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Jemalong Shire
The
Main Roads Board
Boree Shire
Forbes Chamber discusses rail service and city links
At a Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday night, speakers urged expansion of sleeper numbers to Sydney and improved country to city bookings. A Western Express one way 14 hour trip to Parkes was debated for express status. The group backed municipal support for more Forbes train service while noting delays in funding. The Forbes Bel Crios Society appeal received limited response and donations continued from local groups for food aid.
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Forbes
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
Orang! Chamber of Commerce
Sydney
A. W Turner
Tris Beta Morken
Iri
Walt
Parkes
Mt Treshments
G Tosler
Retral Western Express
Orange
Migssra
Turrier
Tayler
Forkey
Jong Walt
Sa Hee
Messrs
AL J. Meagher
Counell
Bunda
Wis
Meaghry
Breckinkings
Parken
L. ©. Hedgeson
Council to seek board review on postwar traffic growth
The text notes council plans to request a Board review at the earliest practicable time to assess traffic growth after the war. It indicates further consideration when necessary reforms can be undertaken and a general review is sought.
Dog Case in Local Court Seeks Detention Redress
In a Police Court session Gordon Smith sued James Rawsthorns over the unlawful detention of a bitch named Fawn Surprise valued at £100. Mellion argued the Worship lacked jurisdiction as no purchase contract tied the animal, with papers marked No jurisdiction and limited authority noted beyond twenty.
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Gordon Smith
James Rawsthorns
Fawn
Wes Mellion
Smith
Mellion
Efe
Palmer
Mr. Earl
Following Dad's Footsteps in Rope Tying Riders
The Women’s Weekly highlights Buddy Gratty from Forkea and his expert rope tying craft taught by his father Danoe. Buddy and Danoe delivered thrills despite rain soaked grounds as they mounted heavy soil. Danoe rode Tex srooney’s horse trained in three weeks during the events.
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Buddy Gratty
Adeide
Dan Oe
Forkea
Dan
Harge
Tex Srooney
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Hull
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Messrs. J. Simpson
A. W. Durner
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Marsden
Broidway
Orange Road
Meaghers
John Meagher & Co. Pty. Ltd
Britain
Red Cross Appeal
Bel Cros Society
Meagher & Co, Pty, Ltd
Jemalong
Forbes Municipal Council
Trethewey
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JTL Woods Hy H._Ortinith LL. Davia
M Grein
Forbes Proceedings
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Ara “Aly
Tru Foo
Mee
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Dale
Clover Meadow
J.sullivan & Son General Carriers
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Miveor Spirit
Ofaline Motor
Dowling Street
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