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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1944
Page
4
Eugowra residents share holiday plans and visits with family in Sydney Lithgow and Bathurst. Messrs Ogilvie G B Dart Betty Herbert Lorna Beneeth Clare Funch Keith Cheadle and others attend to travel and social news with engagements and local greetings.
Weekend fires taxed brigades across the district with incidents at McKeon's over the river and two at Murga. A visitor noted Eugowra never felt so aware and prepared as during these outbreaks. A large Saturday meeting aimed to coordinate efforts between divisions.
The Eugowra Red Cross branch held its monthly meeting with listed attendees and apologies. A fundraising drive for wounded soldiers in Australia was noted, a £100 deficit at HQ was reported, and a Leap Year dance is planned for February 28 at the Emper JUL Theatre with refreshments promised. Donations received included magazines and various items from members and groups, with thanks given to donors and to Mr L. Lee for room use.
Mr Maher asserts the Maher Cup never had a lid and claims a long running cover up by officials. He describes a troubled cover story tied to a hotel event in Sydney this week as he vows to reveal facts about the competition and a past clothing deal worth millions.
The piece reports a Labor and government policy discussion featuring Hon. ff Mr. Drummond of Armidale and Premier W Bell, advocating hydroelectric and sewerage projects to spur employment and national growth. It cites Irving M. Ives on government cooperation with business and public works as engine of postwar recovery.
A fragmentary notice reviews two books by Australian writers including Burton Gra fam under a pen name. It describes Until This Day and Handmaids of the Gun as serious verse with themes of courage, remembrance, and youthful experience. Both works are priced 1/8 and available from Robertson & Mulhns, Melbourne.
War Cabinet approves extending the War Damage Scheme to December 1943 for 12 months with no further contributions. Extended cover includes private property, chattels, stock, livestock, crops, and improvements, with original Regulations applying to newly constructed or added buildings. Returns and reduced-rate contributions required for higher-valued properties, and official details available through local councils or insurers.
Parents of a 16 year old push for entry into the ATC training program. The ad promises unrivalled technical development and practical work experience. Details and application offered at Forbes Tie Hall.
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