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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
4
Readers report many local residents visiting relatives in Orange and Sydney. The column notes engagements and holiday travels, with names such as Ruth, James, Joan, and Mavis Howarth, plus family ties to Bugowrs, Sydney University students, and teachers in Broken Hill.
A report from Jack Cassey describes a severe gale off Australia’s east coast that crippled the vessel at night. Winds reached 120 mph, the ship struck a reef, boats and wireless gear were destroyed, and several crew were badly injured. An American tanker rescued the survivors at dawn, with some taken to hospital for X ray exams. Crew members praised the Air Board and the Fad e Cross for aid and memory remains of the ordeal.
Weather over the past week was hot and summery with temperatures near 100 degrees. The Xmas period saw visitors and many locals traveling to visit relatives while a Red Cross collection formed from the Xmas Tree. Personal notes list numerous townsfolk, family visits, and extended leave, with a fire incident and several health updates among residents.
Mr and Mrs Bernie Dwyer of Wychan visited Mrs Stuckey in Orange for Xmas. Nephew Gnr Jack Rea sent word he arrived in Australia on leave after two years in New Guinea. Menges, Bank of New South Wales manager, returned from holidays. Mrs Mengie and Bruce plan to stay through February dodging a predicted heat wave.
A large fire on Rawsthorne's property on a windy day could have spread across a broad area causing crop and stock losses. Four Gre tprigmoides attended, and many willing bush residents aided in containing it to prevent disaster.
A quiet wedding in England joined Miss Myrtle Rawstone and Kenneth Trasume with vows read by Rev. L Buibtare. The bride wore a blue frock with white accessories and carried a bouquet. bridesmaids wore pale frocks. The groom and best men were named, with a reception following at The Charity of England, Parkes.
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