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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 12, 1945

Page

5

Bedgerabong Triumph Over St Lawrence In Cricket Match

Bedgerabong defeated St Lawrence by 170 to 105 on a fast wicket as opening batsman Gill led the home side with a 108 partnership. L Jones and D McKinnon shared bowling honours for Bedgerabong, while T Reid top-scored for St Lawrence with 37. The match featured two Bedgerabong players retired hurt and a late push to 215 total.

Bedgerabong Alan Drarey Constable Gill Straney Ho McKelley Jones Lender Rousell M Crowley Rougell Ogures T. Reid W. Housel MM Crowley Ram St Lawrence

Clearing Sale of Farm Equipment and Livestock

Auction notice lists tractors and vehicles in good order, 13) Mode Chevyroten Iew Motor Lorry not clear, 30 draught horses aged seven, 1100 Corriedale sheep, dairy cattle, and household furniture. Includes sundries and farm implements from Mr Bond Dairy and related properties.

McKay Mckay Loft Mitchell Tyne Lincke Mitchell Road McKay Garden McKay Chalicutier Bedford Gialy Iran Hay L. C. Smith Henry R. Mollison Strathmore Caragabal Mateey Binder Beartner JAS. Berman & Son Grenfell Al-Chalmers Bond Cuutic

Forbes District Chamber Monthly Meeting Notice

The Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting in the Council Chambers Town Hall next Monday January 16 at 6 o clock. Topics include the Forbes District Hospital Board of Management and local hospital advisory. A.W. Turner is honored. Patterson wins the 1/1 trophy from F.C.W. Stall at 80 Sala Gt Orange. Ticket 4118.

Council Town Hall O'Close Forbes District Hospital Board of Management A.W. Turner F.C.W. Stall Mr. Patterson

Forbes Comforts Fund holds December receipts and expenses

At the monthly meeting the Forbes Comforts Fund showed December receipts and expenses leaving a credit. The treasurer noted the death of worker Mia Sig Jones and proposed a condolence letter. A carnival with Forbes Swimming Club was planned for February 10 to benefit the fund and Rel Crasa.

Perbes Comforts Fund Belg Forbes Newspaper Co. Piy., Ltd Mia Sig Jones Ihes Uve Forbes Swimming Club Ie Fcf Rel Crasa

Murky OCR tale hints at wartime airfield efforts and engineers

An opaque, garbled report references engineers attempting to build mud free airstrips near a Burma front. It mentions various coded terms and scattered place names, implying wartime aerodrome construction under harsh conditions and urgent mobilization.

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Canadian forces rise to over four hundred fifty thousand

Canada reports Army strength above 450 000 with women in the Canadian Women's Army Corps increasing numbers. Australian cattle total 14 142 000. Spitfire Mk XIV powered by Rolls-Royce engine delivers high performance. Death notices from Denver memorial for Joseph Arthur and a list of funeral services for Forbes and related names.

Canada Canadian Women's Army Corps Denver Widear Joseph Arthur Clem Leura

Shire of Jemalong Junior Clerk Applications Invited

The Shire of Jemalong invites applications for a Junior Clerk position from boys around 16 years old. Salary ranges from £84 10s to £100 18s 10d per year, with preference for those holding the Intermediate Certificate and residing in the Shire of Forbes.

Counsell Balory Porbes i F. M. Copeland

Free Gland Extract Weight Loss Ad and Postal Tender Notice

An old advertisement promotes glandular extract weight loss products promising permanent results with no health harm and urges readers to request a free chart. The text also runs a public tender notice inviting bids for mail conveyance contracts starting July 1945, detailing locations such as Forbes and Condobolin and listing the General Post Office Sydney as the central authority.

S. Kellner Latte Street Phillipst Sydney General Post Office Superintendent of Postal Services GEO Met Forbes P.O Forbes-Condobolin Forbes T, Sharp's

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Matinee SATUR Spring ST Forbes England Star Clive With Morland Graham Nell Ballantyne Finlay Currie Geoffrey Hibbert Eres Pete Smith A. McK. Henry F. Russell 11 Aan Sharp Bedgerabong Cricketers St. Lawrence At. Lawrence Weiler L Jones D McKinnon Lewider We. Rousell M. Crowley BT. Lawrence O Wilton MoKellor HB. Cannon N. Straney D. McKinnon Tearle L. Jones BE. Hodges D. Leader P McKellar McKellar RB. Trotman Wilson F. Constable F. Constable Ww. Rousell, c Tearle, B H. Straney A. Malloy N. Rodgers Stp. Wilson P H. Straney Aistin Ho Straney H. McKellar T. Hodges St Lawrenice Caroobalgie Spooner McKinnon W. Ryan R. Trotman H Dwyer H. Cannon K Malloy L. Hogan Dy Leader Wanera,” Cookamidgera R. A. Hodges, Esq G. Hunter & CO Parkes W. R. Martin & CO Forbes Edward Weaver & Company Commonwealth Wool and Produce CO. Ltd W. K. Garnsey Australian Wool Brokers and Produce CO. Ltd Forbes & District Chamber of Commerce M. Holland A. Willcockson T. Willesckson Carpenters Porbea Whrings Harry Brown Ambulance P.O Fortes District Hospital R. W. Bauer Knapton Browne Street Ether New Ave, Co Battye Street John Meagherd& Co. Pty. Ltd. Machinery Dept Aruyle Forbes District Hospital Sale Soulburn Cros Finn's Speciapc Hughes & Co 5. Seid Parnell Street Wisthes Parber Lawn Pirewood Phone 4 Eugowra McLachlan 4& L Buck Lafec L. J. Johnson Templar Portes Turesys Ring Guo Albion Forbes Comforts Balnice Ryan Tia Osce Cireen Saleyards Caribeer MBO Mr. Langmead Toxwards Messrs T. A. McLean C. W. Ridley A. Willey F Kelleher A. K. Macintosh Wheatley Miry Hogg Lisloe Rae Mort Canerere Forbes Saleyards Goldsbrough Mort & Co, Ltd Inc Vic Board of Health and All Doctors Down Lachlan Street G. A. Woleins Brisoin Om Rolle-Royen Wid Australia Methodist Church John Brooks Presbyterian Services Baptist Onnech Tnailteta Shire OF Jemalong Porches Lutheran Church Divine Service REVO V. Rorermann Fat OUR Oatiye Street Finn's Pharmacies Pty. Ltd Fhane Nishi H. K Vandenberg Hotel Ade Is
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