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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1944
Page
4
Eyed notes describe a lively St Patrick's tight at Log Cabin with many attendees from WeeI, Cowra, and surrounding districts. The report highlights social rounds, travel, family visits, and community chatter as residents shared meals and stories during a busy Friday gathering.
A large crowd gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs J Cutelitte in Canowindra for a welcome home party for Ted Cutelitte recently returned from New Guinea. Relatives from Euowr Goulaguty Cannevnern and Forbes attended with his brother in law and Pieter Bert Mix Mullen. The event featured singing, dancing and a late supper, with decorations from Mrs Finn’s garden. Nearly 500 were estimated to attend and many guests spoke of Ted’s service before he departs to rejoin his unit.
A collection of short notices mentions residents of Parkes Hout Eugowra with private matters, family events, and visitors. It notes Mrs Hom Nave pl Gordo, Alyson Wield, and Mr Harvey Vike among people visiting or being recognized. Other items reference a March private girth event, greetings for a newborn, and extended family visits from Sydney and Heathers.
A.T.S entertainments at the Bowling Club rooms now ATC headquarters featured cadet drill displays and a flight demonstration. Flight Commander R Douglas thanked the Welfare Committee for arranging supper and dancing followed by camaraderie singing with officers and cadets in attendance.
Last Friday afternoon the Public School infant class presented a concert to raise funds for their classroom. Miss J Paterson organized the program with help from Mrs Millard and Mrs Hurford. The overflow audience enjoyed songs recitations and a play titled Red Rob Hood with young performers including Cynthia Lee Betty Leech J Aull Par Kittyong and D Pearce among others.
A public meeting led by Catholic figures argues against aerial bombardments of Rome and other cities, urging protection of the Vatican's neutrality and the Holy See. The discussion notes the sacred status of Rome as the seat of the Pope and central Catholic governance, while calling for prayers and restraint amid war.
Palm Sunday services listed for St Matthews and St Marys in Eugowera. St Matthews offers Holy Communion and Palm Sunday contributions at 7:30 pm with evening sermon. St Mary's Gilgit hosts morning services at 11 am with Holy Communion and an evening sermon by Mackey.
Optometrist and optician D J Bono of Orange plans a May 22 visit to Eugowila in the Canowindra morning and Eugenia in the afternoon. He will consult at Nelch's Contral Hotel afternoon only and be in Canowindra morning only. Appointments can be arranged at the Eugowra Newsagency.
Lorry booked to depart Eugowra Saleyards at 4 30 pm on Thursday 13 April for Forbes pig sale. Owners wishing to send pigs should contact W R Martin and Co Auctioneers Forbes to reserve a place.
A wartime wedding joined Stephen ONeill of Yarrangen Morgi and Helen Beale of Melbourne at St Stephen’s Church Macquarie Street Briley. The bride wore a white frock of tulle and taffeta. Attendants included Miss Peggy O’Neill and Lieut Barbara Dowkin. Best man was Doug Lax Byrt of Narromine with groom Melson Berie.
A detailed wedding notice describes Warren and Herbert alighting into marriage on March 22 in a ceremony attended by family. The bride wore a white frock and veil with orange blossom, carried white asters, and was escorted by the wedding party including her sister Valda. The groom and best man wore formal attire, and a reception followed at the bride’s parents home with a wedding cake prepared by Mrs Frank Barber.
Government controlled canals carry about one million tons of heavy bulk cargo monthly, helping relieve strain on the railway system.
Fragmentary note mentions Actherlied Bey and references Langue in Australia with unclear context. No clear event, date, or organization identified.
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