Lost 1880 letter from Dutch Indies governor to Port Moresby official
A damaged but legible letter dated October 21 1880 from the Governor of the Dutch East Indies to the Administrator of Erith New Guinea at Port Moresby is described. The document recounts colonial history, requests correspondence, and mentions figures and places such as Sir William MacGregor, Lae, Wau and Port Moresby. Roy Semple of Orange Fond found the item in Waud the New Guinea coast, linking it to British protectorate shifts and German occupation era notes.
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Cron Gener
Bethertitte
Erith
New Guinea
Port Moresby
Roy Semple
Orange Fond
Portes
Waud
Lbb
Abirreeo
Apa
Bie
Senile
Wiliam MacOreyer
Ips
Bet
Port Morealy
de Ruyter
Auman
Ladite
Tbs Hott
Hovdlpi
Lorias
Moreaby Secur
Lae
Wirt
Simtple
The Beauties of Forbes As Seen By An Ex Resident
An ex resident recalls Forbes town with vivid detail praising its tree lined streets and Willows. He describes the town center parks gardens and Church grounds noting the beauty and inviting summer spring scenes and wonders if he will return.
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Forbes
Dancing Com Petition to Host July 4 Legacy Dance
Old time waltzing heats to be held at the Town Hall July 4. Three semi final couples chosen with prizes for all semi finalists. The final to follow at the Buffalo Ball on July 5.
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Legacy
Ambulance
Ube
Buffalo Ball
Brown's Warrendine Nurseries Offerings of Roses and Plants
Readable text advertises Brown's Warrendine Nurseries offering roses shrubs ornamental trees and bulbs. Mentions Lemon Tree Lin s Bellis perennis English bedding double flower varieties roses pink and white borders carnations delphinium pansies dianthus and pinks.
Parkes Council Considers Tender for Rocket Range Generators
Turbulent debate as Parkes municipal leaders weigh a Department of Works suggestion to invite tenders for a rocket range generator to replace private equipment. Mayor Miller and Councillor Li oppose urging housing a formal tender while warning industrial conditions may affect bids.
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Parkes
Tnetter
Ot Parkes Miniterpal Courrit
Hourient
Tegal
Patkea
Feniers
Speer
I Wien
AI Li
Miller
Pete
Coun
Housing ballot 90 applications for 12 homes
Mr Bonner of the NSW Housing Commission arrived in Forbes to conduct the ballot for twelve homes. The contract is with Mr N Bexgrove. He will meet the local advisory committee and hold meetings tonight and tomorrow morning to conduct the ballot for the first batch of 12 houses near Wyre.
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Bonner
NSW. Housing Commission
Forbes
N. Bexgrove
Cox
Parkes
Mio
Thera Riva
Gyro Compass Aids Navigators For Global Shipping
A British factory produces gyro compasses and gyro pilots for ships worldwide including Norway Sweden Denmark and Portugal. The gyro compass uses natural laws to indicate true North and offers steady guidance on the sea. The same factory built Liverpost Port’s first shore radar reactions and the picture shows a Sperry Minor gyro compass demonstrated by light reflection.
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Wiemce
Min
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Poertue
Liverpost
Sperry
Forbes Gas Supply Restored After Cold Weather Disruptions
The report describes strained gas supply during extreme cold with officials asserting restoration expected this morning. It notes consultants and local authorities coordinating to manage outages and ensure steady delivery while outlining the impact on households and industry.
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Dever
Freney
Paknouet
Reorhey
Vetday
Mmuttune
Iny PS
General Defilite Despaittt Geliytmade
Eyeey Ai Etyenatel
Malane Co
Pont
Fies Oerla
Bie
Reece Mike
Wie
Bute Et Bee
Howse Family War Service Honored in Tribute
A Queensland article recalls Mr Y C Howse and Mr J Hall speaking about the Howse family’s wartime service. The piece mentions a father’s valor, a cattle station, and ties to family and local history while noting Dr Neville Howe and other relatives.
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Walling
Am Ine View
Mrr
Juli Howse
Mile
Parks
J 2. Hall
Mr. Howse
Vilarie Crosn
Mr. Hall
Queinsey
Tilly
Queensland
Witler
Neville Howe
Mar
Hull Deaville
Howse
Dolan Howse
Mall
Jy West
No Elections for Hospital Board
The Hospitals Commission informed Forbes Dinirint Hospital that triennial director elections would be postponed pending amendments to the Hospitals Act. In the interim, current boards will remain in office.
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Forbes Dinirint Hospital
Afr. J
Willkey
Hopitals Commission
Sittings of the Quarter Sessions Held in Forbes
Judge Libertiond arrived to oversee today’s Forbes Quarter Sessions and Mitriot Courts. A single criminal case is expected with the accused likely to plead guilty. Justice Growley faces two counts of property fraud related to postal articles. Four original magistrates named: BH Walker, J Lawrence, EL Woods, RL Praser.
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Libertiond
Forbes
Hha
Muurier Stantiaus Growley
Walker
J & Lawrence
EL BH. Woods
RL W. Praser
For Hacking Coughs take Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A short health note promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for hacking coughs. The advertisement underscores peppermint relief and branding claims for expectorant soothing action.
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Chet Colda
Woods
Peppermint
Wheatgrowers Union Forbes Branch Meeting Reports Debate
The Forbes branch meeting led by Mr T W Bolin discussed attendance and delays by Mr E A Sime and Mr Ky Culler as secretary. They reviewed plans for a Commonwealth wheat pool under grower control, labor for bulk handling at railways, and an Agricultural High School at Parkes, with actions on federation, delegation dealings, and future conference participation.
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T. W. Bolin
Wheatgrower’ Union
Tel
E. A. Sime
Sime
Sydney
Ky Culler
Ed Webern
Mw Mumber
Opleiverna
Holam
Forbes Duytig
Ital
Dastriee Council
Parkes
Wellington
Mesara Lane
Cutler
Lave
Forbes
Chie
NAW
Agriculture
Cutcliffe
Pillar
Ula
Unionm
Freerom
Bydney
Odene
Ib Waa
Atatam
Cutehife
Guicliffe
Cnewling
Lanort
Tn Parke
Selwefor
Central Western Educational Committee
Ltacudgivare
Agriultures High School
Tse
Mercer
Jerita
Omer Hon
Meeting Notice for Porches Diggers' Race Club
A meeting of the Porches Diggers' Race Club will be in the League Rooms next Monday July 7 at pan. All One Ruse Club members are asked to attend. Business receiving balance sheet for last Merling. To appoint a delegate to WDORA Merling at Orange on Aug. To apply for dates for 1942. Draw up articles of club rules. Shaw Strickland president.
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Porches Diggers
Pan
Ackert
Merling
Wdora Merling
Orange
Shaw Strickland
War Neurosis Cases Raise Government Care Debate
Calare member Mr Howse says war neurosis cases should be handled by government supervised programs with state and federal support. He criticizes current facilities and calls for centralized treatment, trained psychiatrists, and rapid access to rehabilitation for ex servicemen.
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Ergadiina Lite
Legion of Exserriceoen
Alp Porn Asociation
Red Cross
Jal Thee
Calare
Unie
I Security Agency
la Entablinhed
Owse
Howse
Prigeerly
Lee Bodine
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