Obituary of H E Bullock ex Digger of World War II
The death occurred on Friday at Cooma of Mr Henry Edward Bullock a former Digger of World War II and well known in Forbes. Flags were flown at half mast in his memory. Remains brought to Forbes for interment in the Catholic portion of Forbes cemetery after service at St Lawrence's Church conducted by Rev Father Bonglorne. He was the son of Mrs J Bullock of Johnston Street Forbes and is survived by one daughter Jeanette and two sons Howard and John with no widow.
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Presentation for Ray Tierney before Navy departure
Friends and family gathered at Parkes Street to celebrate Ray Tierney's 21st birthday and farewell before he leaves Forbes for Sydney to join the Navy. The night featured dancing, games, and gifts including a travelling bag, fountain pen, and pencil amid a supper.
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Forbes Girl Describes London Visit and Impressions
Miss Ruth Elliott of Forbes writes from London praising English countryside beauty soon after arrival. She recalls a thirteen mile walk near the capital, Bluebell woods, hedges, farmhouses, and vibrant flowers. She mentions Buckingham Palace parade with Grenadier Guards and Stoic crowds, Trafalgar Square lights leaving lasting memory.
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Forbes Social Notes Highlight Local News
The column records birthdays engagements and visits across Forbes and nearby towns. Highlights include Clair Parker’s 17th birthday celebration and a send off with a pottery keepsake, Mrs. Frank Harris visiting from Vaucluse, and family births at the Mater Hospital. Several residents travel to Sydney Bathurst and Grange, with farewells for Mrs Shead and others leaving for Orange.
Modest and Parkes Notes in a Far-Flung Paper
A fragmentary column blends jokes and local quirk. It jokes about language mishaps with immigrants and English, recounts a promoter brag about selling items from a page, and imagines Parkes Orange Bathurst map curiosities revealing a quirky look at small-town life and identity.
Blind Girls on Vacation in Forbes Visit to Dorothy Faulkner
Miss Dorothy Faulkner, blind since birth, hosts a fortnight in Forbes with Mr. and Mrs. Yeoman at their Post Office home. Her friend Mira Sylvia Barnett, also blind, enjoys dancing and music studies in Sydney, both former Younger Set Club members from the Blind Institution. Mrs Yeoman notes Helen Keller Hostel ties and requests walking sticks for Helen Keller hosts. donations welcomed to aid blind visitors.
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Forbes Residents Return Home From Holidays
Mr and Mrs A Harusler of Forbes return from Jegarre Victoria on Satis day while CLIT Fardell and Jerry Fowler from Flindere Naval Depot Canowindm visit Forbes. Kevin Bishop returns to Sydney after a Forbes holiday with his mother Mrs F Bishop. Scotty McGregor and daughter Karen visit Mrs Hawke in Forbes. Mrs A Clarke admitted to Crombie hospital. Ray OConner transferred to Crombie hospital from Club House Hotel Forbes District Hospital. Mrs E A Hodge and Mrs Bi Villaret admitted to Crombie. Mrs Po Mealey admitted to Crombie. Mr and Mrs A Spock hosted guests for engagement celebration Edith Merle to Ray Churchill. Miss Elaine Wheller had appendectomy at Mater Hospital. Mrs L Drain a patient at Orange Base Hospital after Forbes visit. Gof Guild meeting praised Mrs Forrest leaving Forbes for Goulburn. gift presented. Mrs Forrest thanked guild members. Printing ad promotes Advocate.
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Legacy Holidays Moto 4 For Children Motor Cyclist Injured
Sydney Legacy offers seaside holidays to Junior Legatees from country areas. City clubs arrange vacations for country children during late August to early September. Contact M McDonald for participation details and age range 1 to 16.
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