Engagements and Visits Highlight Forbes Social Scene
Miss Shirley Gunn buys a hairdressing salon and hosts guests as Forbes locals share news of engagements, marriages, tennis matches, and visits. Greville Griffith weds Nancy Priddle at Grenfell Church, with home set at Muntidra, while Edna May Danford announces engagement to Neil Wilfred.
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Shirley Gunn
Gunn
Grenfell
A. Madden
Jean Mahttt
Lakemba
Forbes
Grenfell Church of England
Esterday
St Greville
Griffith
W Welch
Nancy Priddle
Gid Priddle
Priddle
Camp Hill
Rowe
Cetr Honeyman
Muntidra
Griffith Hay
Edna May
G. F. Danford
Wirrinra
Wilfred
W. D. Keir
Berresdebha
Umreasonable Remarks Stir RAL Adoption Debate
Defence Minister Mr. Dedmag called the RAL stance on broad community matters unreasonable. He cited a nine complaint by Mie the wlan of all MUP and warned of procedural moves by Speakers to press the issue.
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RAL
Defence
Dedmag
Rotary Speaker Blames Postwar Land Price Fixes on War Echoes
Mr Cecil Weaver told a Rotary Club dinner that price fixing on land sales during the Darwin bombing period kept land prices high. He cited Sydney housing values, retail prices, and wages soaring while land prices remained fixed, fostering a black market. He warned prices would spike briefly if fixed, then settle to productive value.
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Darwin
Cecil Weaver
Rotary Club
Sydney
Forbes Hockey Carnival amid mud and rain tests 28 teams
Players faced deep mud and wet conditions as 28 teams entered the Forbes hockey carnival. Crowds endured inches of water while ten teams vyed for the Astley Cup and consolation honors. Grenfell and Condobalin led the day with tight scores. Women’s match won by Forbes while other results featured Bathurst, Parkes, and local clubs amid chaotic play.
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Stel
Grentell Bathurst
Tides
Cowra
Bathurst Edgell
Tocoes
Condobalin
Nena
Condobalin Co
Ranmgs
Nbl Six Indies
Condobolip
Sith Grenfell
Partich
Bathurat
Forbes 2
Honeymoon Comedy Sparkles With Star-Studded Cast
A lively farce set in Mexico follows Corporal Vaughn and Barbara Orimsted as they chase a wedding amid consular chaos and romantic mix ups. Franchot Tone and Miss Temple lead with strong turns from Madison Ling, Gene Lockhart, Corrina Miura, and Grant Mitchell in a bustling ensemble.
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Reg Tucci
Beredes
Flore Shirts Temple
Franchot Tone
Guy Modgisen
Alio Tomenie yoUngEtore
Mexico
Pil Vaughn
Madison
Catal Zone
Barbara Orimsted
Miss Temple
Minnesota
David Flanner
Flanner
Shirley
Battura
Tone
Pole
Ling Boma
Sach
Gene Lockhart
Corrina Miura
Grant Mitchell
Cunning Comment Sparks Talk About Patricia's Beauty
A fragmentary exchange mentions Margaret Rose and Patricia, noting her beauty and age status in a cryptic dialogue. The lines imply fascination with appearance while leaving details unclear.
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Margaret Rose
Wheat growing in sub zero Canada during tour
A letter from Wallace Meares of the Rural Bank tour reports observations on Canada and western U S wheat farming. He notes extreme cold, short growing seasons, spring sowing, and workers moving to towns for time. He mentions travels through California to Ontario and plans to return to New York, Washington, and Montreal before sailing on the Queen Elizabeth.
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W. F Robertasn
Wallace Meares
Me@ses
California
Oregon
Utah
Grady
Towa
Tillis
Minnesota
Alberta
Saskatebe
Manitoba
Ontario
Canada
Westerlies
Grees
Montreal
New York
Washington
Escaped Prisoner Leaves Note After Break From Brok en Hill Gaol
Aubrey Edward Davies aged 42 from Broken Hill escaped Sunday night by picking a lock with wire. He was awaiting trial on a carnal knowledge charge and asserted he would not be taken alive, leaving a note with the escape details.
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Broken Hill
Aubrey Edward Davies
Fragmentary Weather Note from Forbes Field
The readable portions mention rainfall and temperatures with scattered numbers and names, suggesting a weather update. Details are incomplete but indicate a recent fall in rainfall and related conditions affecting the area at Forbes Field.
Government Blames Manufacturers at Molomg Meeting
A garbled report from the Farmers and Settlers Association at Molomg on Saturday shows government officials shifting blame to manufacturers over a puppy shortage. The text mentions Beri Cole and a producer but lacks clear names and outcomes.
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Man Oon
Farners
Molomg
Sid
Ers
Manufseer Bianen
Trappers Earn High Wages From Rabbit Trade
Trappers in Viewrin and N.S.W. send more than 300000 rabbits weekly to markets. Agents pay up to 2s 4d per pound for first winter pelts. About 73 percent of rabbits go to the United States, turning trapping into a major earnings industry. Professional trappers can earn up to about £200 weekly.
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Viewrin
N.5
United States
The New Look Sparks Road Safety Debate Across Nations
A controversial report discusses how women's fashion, notably longer skirts or stockings, may affect pedestrian safety and driver attention. Experts cite mixed evidence from NAMA and NRLMLA about injury risks and driving distractions in urban settings.
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NAMA
America
Cer
Nrlmla
Sydney
Nalmla
Heenzo Cough Remedy Promoted By Noted Figures
A garbled report touts Heenzo Cough Remedy as praised by famous people. The text claims broad use across ages and genders, asserting quick relief and mentioning a one pint dosage.
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Ming
Lamistie People
Peter Tero
Omdule
Childres
Habituated? Ex-Forbes man Peckham jailed in Sydney case
John Peckham, 21, laborer from Forbes and resident of Liverpool, was declared not an habitual criminal after a Sydney Sessions verdict. He faced charges of breaking and entering a shop in Goodlands District, admitting theft with another man. He had prior convictions, including terms of four years, and was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for the current offense.
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John Peckham
Tve
Forbes
William Street
Billview
Liverpool
Sydney Guard
Holden
Peckham
Goodlands
Erice
Beverly Hills
CY. Booey
Joseph Morris
Gosfer Farm
Rooney
Mrr
Shires Debate Road Repair Alignment on Orange-Parkes Road
A proposal to the Main Roads Board suggests all four shires Camboalas Amar Boores Goobang coordinate repairs on the Orange Parkes road to fix alternating good and poor sections. The current system leaves one shire's stretch in good condition, the next in bad, and so on.
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Main Roads Board
Grange-Parkes
Suires
Cansbolas Amar Bores
Goobang
Australian jockey Johnstone wins French Grand Prix
The Australian jockey Togo Joht stone followed his English Derby success by piloting the winner of the French Grand Prix. Johnstone is the only Australian to plot a winner of an English Derby.
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Johtstone
Johnstone
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Meniumest
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F Kelleber
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Wraver
Mira
Frank Kevin
CWA
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Bevin
Ot Forbes
Cronulla
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Smith
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Davie
M Loney
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Er Bother
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Lgl. Davis
May Terry
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Grenfell Street
District Hospital
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Girdnac
Auburn
Berty Hennessey
Connubara
Gran
Pay
Porbes
Fancte
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Noel Kirkby
Arnott
Vue
Eporethee Wien
William Arnott
Homebush
Dentur
Kemdex
Ir.s.l
Rotary
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Australia
Forbes Hockey Carnival
Nhat
Mest
Daingy
Grenfell, Sya
Gondobolin
Warra
Dres
Mr. Meares
Ain
Frenen Joy
Orange-Parkes Road
EK. Barraclough
Vandenberg Hotel
MAUL
Royal Hotel
J. P. Moloney
Liqueurs
Procera Bread
Hills’ Bakery
Templar Street
Church of England
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