Torchbearers for Legacy hear funds update and plans
At the Torchbearers for Legacy meeting, subscription income totaled £14 with Wirringa sending funds. Ex-Pennes for two months reached £7 5/4, balance £18 1?_. Rotary Club proceeds from a July 23 ball to support the group. Forbes Ambulance and P. A. & Ho Association back shows in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hobertson
Wirringa Committee
Porbey Rotary Club
Sin of Ib
Asalat
Forbes P. A. & Ho Association
Forbes Ambulance
Torchbearers
Gymphane
Dick Turner
Paul Murphy Ami J. Mellon
C.W.A
Parkes
Parkes Torchbearers President of Forbes Torchbearers, [Mr RO. Palmer
K. H. Hastings
Parkes Group
Baiay
Farewell to Mrs Tanton by Forbes Brownie Packs
The first and second Forbes Brownie Packs of the Girl Guide local association honored Mrs Tanton at Methodist Hall with a guard of honor. Janice Haynes gave flowers and wished her happiness. Roslyn Kennard presented a silver butter dish as she departs. The event closed with concert pieces and songs. John F Williams plans a welcome return after sixteen months at Yoralla Military Hospital and will resume his Lachlan Street office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Girl Guide Local Association
Tanton
Methodist Hall
Janice Haynes
Roslyn Kennard
Taunton
Brownies
Muorl
God Save the King
John F. Williams
Yoralla Military Hospital
John
Lachlan Street
Inadequate Coal Rail Service Provokes Regional Outcry
Parkes Chamber of Commerce voices frustration over persistent coal shortages and rail service gaps between Forbes and Sydney. Officials report letters from Railway Department and Transport Minister, revealing reluctance to restore a daily Parkes Sydney mail train and ongoing decentralisation tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Sydney
Arkes Chamber 0 Commerce
J] Jureh
Railway Department
Bure
For Transport
Parkes
E. P. Dring
Fiaillways
Secretary For Railways
Bathurst
Burch
Riailways Department
Liberal C P Merger Doomed to Failure Doubts on amalgamation
The report of a Liberal and Country Party merger is described as nearly certain to fail. A Country Party member warns that the plan faces strong opposition and notes the Liberals aim to gain safety under redistribution. Federal leader Mr Padden says amalgamation is for the sister party to decide and remarks on unknown Victoria position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Party
Libral
Secong
Hibernians
Orangemen
Liberal Party
Federal Country Party
Padden Sild
Bister
Victoria
Fire Destroys Office of Local Solicitor in Early Morning Blaze
A chimney fire in Forbes led to a major blaze at the offices of John F Williams solicitor on Lachlan Street. Firefighters arrived within minutes and saved legal documents while the main center office burned. a back room library suffered heavy damage though books survived in two cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Williams
Lachlan Street
John Coffey
Forbes Fire Brigade
Wax Olnie
Birthday Party for Pate Besprove at Black Street Home
On Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Tlesgrove on Black Street a twenty first birthday party was held for Pate Besprove. About thirty guests attended including his guest brother Joe stationed at Lithyc Music with community singing and supper.
Creme Charmeson Promises Youthful Glow For All Ages
An ad style passage touts Creme Charmeson as a cosmetic that erases age lines and dull skin. It claims the product provides a youthful “youngness” and subtle charm, suitable for people from their 40s to their 90s, with a focus on clear, rosy skin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mater
Creme Charmeson
Cream and cosmetic jars in old chemist shop display
A historical OCR fragment lists creme products and face powders with prices. Items include large jars, tubes, and a big box, plus brands like Charmosan, Naturelle, Peche, and Suntan.
Forbes Police Arrest Suspect in Hotel Theft Case
Detective Dunn of Forbes Police arrested Alfred Ernest Whittey known as Kid McCoy at Trundleon Monday. He faces charges of stealing jewels and money valued at £75 from the Parkes Hotel Parkes. Stolen motor lorry valued at £240 was recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Dunn
Forbes Police
Trundle
Alfred Ernest Whittey
Kid McCoy
British War Office Drives New Jeep Design For UK
The War Office urged a British version of the jeep. Nuffield produced a new UK jeep retaining the original’s basic traits while adding independent four wheel torsion bar suspension and stressed skin construction to improve performance and reduce weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
War Office
CW A Ball Delights 120 Dancers at Debutante Night
An enjoyable CW A ball Wednesday entertained 120 couples with superb music and space for dancing. Debutantes highlighted the evening with Miss Shirley McDougall and Miss Myra Poster presented by Mrs Beddle as the Mayor and officials praised the Far West movement and the association’s work for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccidilly
Highluht
Attie Hower
Bobby Ryan
A. H. Beddie
Anderson
Ald
FP. Conridge
Beddle
John Woodhouse
Myra Poster
Dunford
C.W.A
John Gaffer
MLO
Meat Prices Rise Again Amid Calls to End Rationing
The meat trade reports further wholesale increases in beef and mutton with chump chops rising 24d per lb and rump steak up 1d. A trades leader urges ending rationing to restore a free market, arguing rationing supports exports to Britain and artificial surpluses. The federal secretary links rising beef and mutton costs to next quarter wage reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Most Trades Association
Mr. Herbert
Australia
Britain
The
Meat and Allied Trades Federation
H. Refford
CINDER TRACK STARS OF WEST HAM BOYS
West Ham boys in London East End create their own cinder track in open bombed spaces. They race on improvised pedal bicycles amid rough surroundings with high excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ham
Londons
East End
Drunken cyclist fined after moving bike a few yards
Edward Francis Fitzgerald faced an assault charge and pleaded guilty to being drunk and handling a bicycle. Judge Cobley ruled the bicycle regarded as moved towed, fined Fitzgerald eight days labor with one month to pay. Another case, Edward Joseph Stanford, was dismissed for lack of prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HL G
Cobley
Forbes
Edward Francis Fitegerald
Walker
Lachlan
Ok. O. Palmer
Gefrodant
Gobley
Serault
Eoward Joseph Stanford
Barry Cullens
Stanford
Thomas Murphy
Edward Paut Potick McGirr
Arthur Heysmith
Enoch Ms
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Heggrett & Wood Alan Breaden Pty. Ltd
Rankin St
Rotary and
P.A. & H. Association
Active
Legacy
Ana Fewall
Furvois
Mrs. Tanton
Wella Stream
Onduluz
Corfet
Eugene
Rankin Street
C.P
Woods
Parkes Hotel
C.W.A. Ball
Debutantes
Cw.a
Bazelton
Muir
B. Finn
Ae & R
Teicher
Lanier
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