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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 17, 1945

Page

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Successful Wheatgrowers Branch Holds Inaugural Meeting

The Wheatgrowers Union branch held its inaugural Penn Hall meeting on Saturday afternoon. About 101 financial members attended, with speeches by Mir Thisiatt and Mir Wen Cather among others. Officials elected included Mr Bolen as chairman, Mir Wen Cather as vice, and Mr To W as secretary. Members discussed price impacts, insurance, and union benefits for farmers, with plans to recruit more and hold future meetings at Paria Hall.

Arlene Sais Petch Penn Hall Thisiatt Weil Bolen Eherman Mir Cather Olpele May W. Nbe Hid Koemaurer G) Himantien RSW Arve If Romi Mir Bargentimentern Organisom SOMO Ers Ib Parkes Ari Mor Alan Ton Mupebinterest Ate Pevderated Inaitance Co Ates Mir Elia Tom Bryent Tina E ‘Cer Hamilton Usat Nawurminee Amonent Vother Unig Svi Ag General Mnaurehers Padamiod Insurance Co Allixon Himaelton Genera

Removal favored by Forbes Municipal Council debate

Forbes Municipal Council considered a plan to build a new sale ward and relocate yards near the Railway Department trucking yards for better drainage. Delegates from the association and local officials discussed removing yards, possible land use near the trucking yards, and funding prospects while weighing current yard efficiency and future improvements.

Forbes Municipal Ald Gant Keine Weater Mirtin Wearon

Australians Capture Seaplane Base in Bold Action

Australians seize a seaplane base near Borneo amid a rapid advance toward Bulikpapan Bay. The action targets a strategic position as Japan’s forces are confronted, marking a notable development in the campaign.

New York Surley AD Australi Ultaet Borneo Bulikpapan Bay

Cpl Stewart Maher Killed in Action in World War II

The notice reports Corporal Stewart Maher of the Royal Australian Regiment killed in action on July 7. It notes his service in the Middle East and Syria, postwar residence in Forbes, marriage to Lily Alice Martin, and survival by a widow and children Patricia, June, and Wayne, among other relatives, with community condolences from Forbes.

Lk. A. Maher Queen Birect Halundey Cpl Alen Stewart Maher Gel Mabor Fortes Middle East Syria Ube Gh Queensland Loca Municipal Cuumell Lie Powertianee Lillin Alice Martin Bate Arthur Muarrin Sal Lim Alan Maan Robert Forbes Jack Sydey Iimnes

Army Flame Throwers Showdowns Stirring Wap City

The report notes army flame throwers being tested or discussed amid local unrest in Wap City. Australian farmer Svonen comments on potential effectiveness while other residents express concern over safety and practical use.

Svonen Mons Oelieve

Breen Leads New Industries Division Transition Plan

Mr Breen directs the New Industries Division to oversee a postwar shift in industry structure. He coordinates the department’s transition program for retooling and reorganizing factories and employment to meet peacetime goals.

Mr. Breen New Industries

Building Applications Approved by Last Week's Council

The council last week approved two building applications. One for A Metiade on R Street with M Coles as builder, and another for Teile Hage McNamara on part of Lot 4 at 14 Moth under a value unspecified.

A. Metiade R Street M. ©. Coles Athe Teile Hage McNamara

1125 Million Sufferers Cry for Clothes

A fragmented plea describes urgent clothing needs for a vast group, asking readers to donate garments, bedding, and other essentials. The text mentions Bead of clothes and a large number of affected people, with emphasis on urgent aid.

Kurapa

Attacks on Japan Raise Invasion Speculation

Washington reports resumed American air and naval strikes on the main Japanese island after weather delays. Admiral Nimitz notes the attacks drew no Japanese air force response, prompting questions whether the onslaught signals a forthcoming mainland invasion. Reports also describe Australian and Allied advances in other theaters as leaders prepare for a major conference.

Washington Nimitz Japan Europe

Jap Prisoner on Way to POW Camp in Marmne Liberation

A Japanese prisoner of war is transported toward a camp after Marmne liberation by the 14th Army. The operation involved two civilian soldiers and a British official, and accommodated wounded captives among numerous captures in the area.

Cage 14Th Army Marmne Civdian Britiat Phove

Europe clothing drive urged by IU.N.A.R.A. at city meeting

At Forbes Municipal Council a plea was read for left off clothing for Europe amid a severe winter shortage. Alderman Gunn explained efforts to mobilize aid and a public appeal urged residents and other nations to donate coats, blankets, and garments for 125,000 people in occupied Europe as shipments already began from the United States and Australia through relief agencies.

Forbes Municipal Conneil Europe Oi Mewart Thomas Oresce Slivist Caechoalovalla Poland Albania Jemmark Holland Helgiam Freneh United States Amarton Crimpiden Orpmi Australi Council Eau Need Axl Burne Inca Brotherhn

Study Board Allocates Sewerage Connections

Fragmented notes indicate the Housing Board has assigned 29 sewerage connections to a housing project. The document mentions a directorate and trench lines of distribution, with references to wartime administration.

Directorate of War

Company shoot and team selection event announced

A company shoot will be held at the local range on Sunday next with a weigh in at 0880. It plans to select a crew to travel to Cowra for qualifying for a team to compete. Meet at 1000 hours.

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