Parents threaten action over maternity allowance scheme
A letter from MUP Mr Breen to Minister E J Holloway criticizes the Maternity Allowance Act as a political trick. Parents of children born April 1 to June 30, 1943, would miss eight weeks of 25 per week plus bonus due to retroactive payments being deemed impossible. Treasury replies that benefits cannot be backdated, despite calls for retrospective payment from Mr Wright and Mr Breen.
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Breen
MUP
BK ¥. Wright
Fortes
Miniter
E. J. Holloway
Ales
Wrights
Australia’s air defences debated in House dispute
Former Air Minister McEwen defended the opposition, outlining Australia’s wartime air assets inherited in 1941. He said 462 training planes, 658 bombers including 200 twin engined types, and 1030 second line bombers plus aircraft from the US and Empire schemes formed Australia’s air power. The debate ended with the government motion defeated 27 to 26.
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Japan
House of Representatives
McEwen
Australia
Uhut
Cur- UN
Oace
Fa Battles
Fish
Wien
Austratia
Keran
Jean
Mr. McEwen
U.S
Cataling
Outa
Agistrathan
Beasley
Cere
Jemalong Shire financial transfer for year assets and funds
Harold Griffith, President, 10th May, 1543, notes transfers to invested funds and assets purchased during the year. Payments reducing deferred payments and loans appear against the surplus of revenue over expenditure and available funds. Balance figures include invested funds, creditors, and depreciation values for assets.
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Harold Griffith
Red Cross and Comforts Fund Street Stall at Kennard's Corner
A Saturday fundraiser stall at Kennard's Corner supports Red Cross comfort funds. Donations urged with stalls on Main Street featuring APC powders and other items. A memorial note recalls Henry James Wakefield, who died at Forbes on June 21, 1947, remembered by his family.
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Kennard’s Corner
Wakefield
Henry James
Forbes
Fieg
Dispensing of Prescriptions by Forbes Chemists
A historical notice explains accurate dispensing of prescriptions by qualified chemists using fresh, reputable chemicals. The firm ranks at Rankin St Forbes with phone 477 and operates also at Condobolin Parkes Canowindre and Narrabri.
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Hazola
Rank St
Wanted to Buy Clean Soft Rags Ad Per Pound
Advertisement from Advocate Office seeking clean soft rags for purchase. Details indicate price per pound and contact or submission method.
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Advocate Office
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Mere 17 Pte
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Isabel Randolph
Mortimer Snore
Oak
Allan Bwan
Hugh Williams
Lesley Brook
Wih
Menry Kendall
Reginald Furdell
Warner Bros
Forbes District
Forbes Hospital
Templar Street
Forbes Special
Commonwealth Wool & Produce Co., Ltd
W. K. Garnsey, Senr., Pty., Limited
Forbes Saleyards
Goldsbrough Mort & CO. Ltd
Inc
Vic
Agemia
Forbes Fat Stock Market
Edward Weaver & Coy
Farmers 4 Graziers Ltd
Vegeo, Hawke & Sons
Prine Lambs
Prime Ewes
Wei
W. Black
Prime Dorset
W. B. Dawes
Ave R. ©. Bassett
G. E. T. Rolland
Veo E. B. Mattesne
Forbes Special Cattle Sale
New Zealand
Rankin Street
J. T. Woods
C. O. Buokiland
Tallor
Singer
Malloy, Esq. Bakery
Alfa-Laval
T. Woods
Goldsbrough Mort & Co., Ltd. Inc
Jemalong Shire
General Fund
Public Works Health Administration Public Services
Ircome
Aida
Works Health Administration
SHIRE
Nsce
Wgio
Isd
Commercial Banking CO OF Sydney Ltd
Pieeretract
Tru
Banc 1
Council
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Wirrinya P
Mer
Ais Oy
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Gist
Lie
Auditors’ Certificate
M. Copeland
Aller . Allen
Mistmem
Kmpton
Ferry St
C.W.A
Forbes District Hospital
Meagher
Town Hall
Gent
Wendan
Valve Csr Radio
Radio,” Cio
Advocate
Ollie
Snapion
Lochlan
Kodak
W. Leaney
Memoriam
Sarita
Albert
Bill
ATF
Dalle
Awab
Thomas
Eurema
Rene
Robert
Betland
Hareld
A.P.C
Rankin St
Aison 4 CO
Women's Auxiliary
Colice
Hoyal Hotel
Parkes
oTa
Finn's Pharmacies Pty., Limited
Church OF England
Ball Goolagong
Ek, M. Maclean
Methodist
Overland Mail
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