Marist Brothers College Speech Night and Prize Distribution
Rev P A Carmine and Rev Bro Columba presided at the Marist Brothers College event with the Mayoress present. The choir, led by Bro Gerald, performed pieces including Song of Australia and Ave Maria before a large audience. Bishop Pox and Dr Fox praised the college and staff for high moral tone and quality of students.
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Shin Lardahin
P.A. Carmine
Brother Cohimba
Kelleher
JF Williams
J Meagher
Ald
M. H. Gunn
Mra. Gunn
Bro
Columba
Gerald
Australia
Sylvia
Father Carmine
A. J. Meagher
The
Schools Association
Fox
Filtration Plant Opening Scheduled for March 22
The local filtration plant will officially open on Friday March 22 with ceremony led by Mr J J Cahill Minister for Local Government. The event comes as Forbes discusses education and future plans for the Red Bend Agricultural College and farming vocations.
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J. J. Cahill
Lack of Floor Space Hurts Factory Expansion Plans
An advertisement for girl workers in glove making seeks applicants at Forbes. The firm plans new factories including Forbes as a main site but faces space constraints. Advocates and representatives note the factory has operated for years and aims to hire while securing premises and transport arrangements.
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Girta
Parkes
Forbes
Mhefirn
Omer
Eble Tt
Levire
Middle East tensions rise amid calls for action
The report warns of potential broad conflict in the region as Egyptian students and workers threaten a holy war against British and Western forces amid mounting protests. British authorities face pressure over Cairo and Alexandria troop withdrawals during ongoing Anglo treaty negotiations.
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London
Weidnoday
Middle East
Wriiteh
Seemarae
Wollemihe
Cairo
Alamndria
Abladind Thurelay
Palesine Haa Beyrouth
Falcadine
Haa
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The
Arab League
Amamm Bey
Sag’ Aape
Whither United
Unlimited
Building to house four wool-classing students sparks local outcry
Forbes faces criticism over a £50 000 building fronting Rankin and Little Court streets planned for four wool-classing students. Residents and business leaders urge action, arguing demand is lacking and the project diverts funds from other needs while local councils and MPs are pressed to respond.
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Forbes
5.A.F
Rankin Street
Little Court Street
Federal Legion conference approves secretariat and levy plan
The Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women decided to establish a Federal Secretariat with an estimated £1600 setup and staff costs. A levy on each state to cover council expenses was approved, with Victoria, Western Australia, and other states contributing varying amounts. Elected officers include B J McDonald and F P E Poffer.
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Eigo
Federal Council
Victoria
Wb.w
B.A
Qld
Tasmania
B. J. McDonald
N.8.w
FP. E. Poffer Ons
Government houses for Forbes delayed project update
A Forbes municipal council meeting previewed potential early housing work. Housing Minister J Metiirr advised delays due to tender issues. John Grant & Bona Pty Ltd may undertake the 12 house project under government holdings. Town Clerk Ngan said work could start within six weeks.
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P. Dring
Hom J. Metiirr
Miniter
Forbes
John Grant& Bona, Pty Ltd
Commission la Ds
Ngan
Beeey
New X Ray Plant Planned for Forbes District Hospital
NSWF Hosaplinis Commission members visited Forbes in January to back a modern X ray facility. Committee notes showed rooms ready and a special appeal planned by Cris Pree and Johnson with Ladies' Hospital Auxiliary considering support. Plant valued at about a specified sum will be installed soon.
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Lilley
Digby
N.s.wf. Hosaplinis
Forbes
Weel
Cris Pree
Johnson
Ladies’ Hospital
Hiself
Clever piece of Petrenich faces six months hard labor
On February 18 1946 at Forbes before Mr H K Ford IP Wm Rivers aged 08 with 40 prior convictions pleaded guilty to stealing clothing valued at £10 from Arthur Williams Campbelltown. Senior Constable Senti recovered the items from a hut near Colletts Farm and Rivers admitted the theft after a taxi ride to his camp. The magistrate sentenced him to six months imprisonment with hard labor.
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Forbes Palle Court
H. KR. Ford
Wm. Rivers
Forbes
Ose Bhiller
Arthur ‘Williams
Senti
Ofecer
Collett
Porbea
Teeplear Street
Ie Denew
Hotel Victoria
Arthord Williams
Mater Bakes
Campbelltown
Gasworks Loan Approval Sought for Forbes Council
Mr E P Dring reported to Forbes Municipal Council that Mon J J Cahill approved a loan of £6400 to improve the gasworks trading undertaking. The loan would need His Excellency the Governor's approval by 30 June 1844 and be issued under Local Government rules with a maximum rate of 3.58 percent per annum.
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E. P. Dring
Last Hight
Forbes Municipal Counsell
J. J. Cahill
Adv
Guyworks Trading Undertaking
Loreal Government Department
Tt Wan
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