Militia Comforts Fund Appeal by Advocate Readers
A letter to the editor urges donations to a Militia Comforts Fund for new recruits. It notes training camps at Weymoncona or Liverpool and references similar public subscriptions in Orange and Parkes. Readers are asked to forward contributions via A E Ford or V M Ogden at the Advocate Office.
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Uhe
Milltng
Weooncona
Liverpool
Orange
Parkes
Bympaths
Forbes Newspaper Co ‘Ltd
LK. Ford
Chia Fund
A. E. Ford
V. ML Ogden
Shire oMee
Advocate” Office
Sanders Wins Municipal By-Election For Council Seat
In a light turnout of just over 600 voters, W J Sanders won the council by election to fill the vacancy caused by Alderman Grimshaw. Sanders secured an absolute majority over two opponents, with vote totals listed as incomplete due to OCR errors but indicating Sanders led.
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Ald
W. E. Grimshaw
J. Sanders Wee
Sander
Lefereal
Kelly Cup Match: Forbes Defeat Eugewra in Dull Outing
Forbes wins the Kelly Cup against Eugewra at South Circle Park with a low scoring innings. W O'Neill top-scored for Forbes with 17. R Barton had a sharp stumping off Gleeson. Forbes batters threw away wickets as Greg Girdham led with 8 and Elliott made 35, while the visitors struggled to reach double figures. Final totals and bowling figures show Lambert and Girdham among the leading wicket-takers amid a drab contest.
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Eugewra
South Circle Park
Forbes
HS Won
Fathem
Bowes
W. O'Neill
R. Barton
Os KK
Gleeson
Smart
Wright
Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Truck In Lachlan Street
John George McLennan aged 41 pleaded guilty at Forbes Poller Court to stealing groceries from a truck parked on Lachlan Street Thursday evening. He was sentenced to six months hard labor by Messrs H K Ford and A Webster SRF. The theft involved a bar of soap four tins of jam and Solomon solution valued at ten shillings. Constable Reeves testified and said the defendant admitted the act and urged he would steal rather than beg as a returned soldier. The bench noted car‑theft has been prevalent and must stop. McLennan had no prior trouble besides drunkenness.
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Forbes Poller Court
Lachlan Street
Messrs
H. K. Ford
A. Webster, Srf
John George McLennan
Mranger
Marjory Turner
Peterkin
Vandenberg Hotel
Constabie Reeves
Hkmecif
Om Ubedole
Uhan
Beneh
Doolan
Hurstville election race tightens between parties
The by election in Hurstville pits Dr. Thomas leading in primary votes against Heffron Labor candidate Clive Evatt. Counting last night showed Evatt gaining ground while Thomas held a slim lead as about 800 sectional electors needed to vote yesterday.
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DAP
Dr. Thomas
Hurstville
Heffron Labor Party Cismdidate
Clive Evatt
Heffron Group
Evatt
Voley
Fist Killed In Thousands At Bun Daburra Creek
Angling ground Bun daburra Creek a source of sport for falermen. Mr E Sayers reports small cod two to three inches long being killed off by sheep camps on the banks and manure draining into the water. The once abundant Meh feeding on weeds is disappearing in large numbers.
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Bundaburra
E. Sayers
Bayern Maya
Hitler Mobilises More Troops and Romanian Crisis
War looming as Germany reportedly expands divisions to 44 and moves southward. Britain and allies seek aid from France Russia and the United States while King Carol of Romania appeals for intervention. Cabinet in London holds urgent discussions amid recalls of German and Romanian ambassadors and talks of a united democratic front.
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Czechoslovakia
Garbade
South-Weater
Europe
Britel I
Fourmania
Neville Henderson
Berlin
Germain
von Dircksen
London
Lord Halifax
Tiles
Cas
Carol
George VI
Halifax
Bucharest
M Tilea
Romania
Britain
France
Russian
United States
Wohilthat
Cowra And Grenfell Cup Eligibility Set At Parkes Meeting
At Parkes, Rugby League Group XI annual meeting decided Cowra and Grenfell from Group LX may challenge for the Jack Hore Gold Cup in the forthcoming season. First grade teams in Group XV may contest the Johnny Walker Cup. Delegates from Parkes Forbes Dubbo Canowindra attended. Wellington Molong Condobolin did not.
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Grenfell
Parkes
Forbes
Dubbo
Canowindra
Wellington
Molong
Condabolin
J. Hartcher
A. F. Thompson
P. J. McGarry
Dubbe
Mears
J. Haricher
GO. Rygate
Canewindra
J. A. Heine
8. Josselyn
DM. Roberts
HB. Tribolet
J. Nash
M. Ownell
Dubbo-Wellington
L. Martin
Parkea
Mir
Ch Feygate
Canowindra-Molengares
Country League
Hile
Group
Wis Ieter
Wand
Eld
Warren
Ferguson
Fadt
Tk Wae Als
O'Neil
Thompson
Ogbt
Hess
H. E. Wood
Messrs
Harteher
Judiciary Committee
Feld
Secutaora Sots
Heiss
Olere
Rich
Warren Mach
Wanted to Go to Gaol At the Young PP Board
A letter from Mrs A B Newham criticizes the Young PP Board for persecution over her boarding status. She mentions contacting the Parramatta Geol and refuses to pay any costs, saying she will resist the campaign against her and break the cycle of harassment.
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A. B. Newham
Parramatta Geol
Golf Associates Open Season Planned For March 26
The first committee meeting of the Forbes Golf Club was held Friday with president Mrs IT McLean and members Mrs Hedimai Gale Barr Cocksedge Kevin Kelleher and secretary Mrs W I Greet. Apologies were received from vice president Mrs Davia and Mrs Hunter Williams. Opening day set for Tuesday March 2 with a Canadian foursome, and enthusiasm for a successful season, plus a request for members to provide food for the opening.
Opening Tournaments at Forbes Town Tennis Club
Forbes Town Tennis Club opens with a seven peat fonday mixed doubles event, eight courts now in use with two added recently, aiming for large patronage. Nelson Park Club also plans season opening next Sunday, date moved to avoid clash with St Laurence Tennis Club.
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Forbes Town Tennis Club
Proson
Fonday
Amcram
Nelson Park Club
Woo
St. Laurence ‘Tennis Club
St Laurence Club
Molen Park
Nebon Park
House Meets April 19 Senate reassembles May 1
The House of Representatives will meet on April 19 while the Senate remains adjourned until May 1, giving four days to complete Gus 'tome validation tasks by May 4.
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House of Representatives
Senate
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