Coronation Day Celebrations Planned for May 12
ORBES will partake in Coronation Day events next Wednesday May 12 at Forbes Showground with a monster picnic for children, races, and souvenir medals funded by the P A and H Association. The program includes gymkhana by the Forbes Regiment of Light Horse, a public dinner for Diggers, sports events, and a town hall meeting chaired by Aid. H EK Ford.
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ORBES
George VI
Forbes Showground
P.A. and
H. Association
Forbes Regiment of Light Horse
Pomumitler
Wea
Aid. H. EK. Ford
Teachers’ Federation Aod
Marist Brothers
Plenkt
W. Broadfoot
Walker
M. Buckley
Meare
Gale & Carter
At & Pm
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Sper
He Mermuun
Joud Speier
Messra W. Rhodes
M Buddey
Ike” Ee Ee Grentree
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Anzeo
Postill
Town Hall
Tanton
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D. Bassett
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Fragmented local notice about a fox and outpost event
Readable parts mention a fox and casual wear, but details are unclear. The fragment suggests a local item involving an animal and attire, with no clear date, place, or organizer. Further text needed to identify entities or actions.
Accident at Municipal quarry costs Cocksedge two fingers
Friends learn of an accident at the Municipal quarry where OC Cocksedge suffered the loss of two fingers on his left hand while adjusting a piston rod near a stone crusher. He was taken to Forbes District Hospital and remains under care with fingers amputated at the first joints.
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OC. Cocksedge
Ofume
Cocksedge
Forbes District Hospital
Cockeedgele
Annual Meeting of Forbes Ladies' Auxiliary Officers Elected
The Forbes branch of the Ladies Auxiliary held its annual meeting with addresses on political matters and sound governance by B O Elliott SLA and F Humphrey secretary of the Ashburnham Electorate Committee. Officers elected for the year include President Mrs E B J Murphy and vice presidents Mrs Robinson, F Allison, R H Bodlie, A A Sharp. Treasurer Mrs G D Hassett. Secretary Miles E Elliott. Assistant secretary Mrs FR Hood. committee members Malloy, T R Sharp, Al- User, wear, Amcereom and Opriscy.
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Forbes
Ladies’ Auxiliary
B. O. Elliott
SLA
F. Humphrey
Ashburnham
EB J Murphy
Mradames B
T. R. Sharp
al- User, Wear, Amcereom and
Opriscy
Forbes Advocate to Publish Coronation Special Issue
The Forbes Advocate will release a special Coronation issue on Friday March 14 featuring at least two pages of ceremony details with illustrations of the King Queen Royal Family Crown Jewels and Westminster Abbey. Additional sidelights cover celebrations at Forbes including a children’s picnic and athletic events with reports by overseas journalists. Extra copies are printed and orders urged at the office or with newsagents to avoid disappointment.
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Forbes “Advocate
Isue
Crown Jewels
Glamis Castle
Westminster Abbey
Forbes
Iine
M Y P A Social Activities End Meeting Recaps
The Porbes M Y P A held its last meeting with a lively night of promptu speeches under captain J D McFarland. Boelaioe and team earned 30 points. the attendance narrowed the lead to 18. Adjudicator B O Palmer praised the intelligent handling of tough topics. The next gathering on May 13 will be a community offering. Members urged to attend and lend vocal support. Reda practice scheduled in the School Hall on Tuesday.
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Porbes M.y-P.a
MSS
EGR Cf Boelaioe Inn
Boxiey
Aieda
J.D. McFarland Gane
BO. Palmer
Elong
Cowra Diggers Cup Race Leads Wednesday Meeting
The Cowra Diggers' meeting saw Prince Yamba, a former Sydney performer, win the Cup by a length from Hon of farael and the Forbes mare Mare Mial. Other races featured varied fields with close finishes and multiple winners, including Divl, Last Post Trial, and Diva.
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Wedneway
Sydney
Prince Yamba
Hon of Farael
Forbes Mart
Mial
Gallipoli
Ravellia
Penella
Phillipa
Aviation
L. Davis
Gunnard
Howard
Marah
L Davis
Ladye Percy
A. Davis
Bunter Moon
E. Davidson
Prince Aeen
McCarthy
Israel
Davidson
Grenfell Girl Found After Missing From Home
Lolla Adela Whitehouse, a 125 year old Grenfell girl missing since Tuesday night, was found near Booth Forbes yesterday afternoon by Inspector O Connell. She said a man in a motor vehicle offered her a ride to Parkes and that she planned to leave Forbes in about ten minutes. She appeared frightened and hungry, carrying a billycan and parcel, and asked for food and shelter before being detained.
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Lolla Adela Whitehouse
Grenfell
Mr. Bailey
Booth Forbes
O'Connell
Forbes Police
Parkes
Forbes
Bailey
Cief
Ube
Swith
Beard
Land Board Sittting At Forbes Court House Disposes Land Cases
The Local Land Board chaired by Geary with Smith and Sheahan held a short sitting at Forbes Court House from 2 to 5:30 pm. Decisions included grants for 10 year terms at rates per acre, road purchase approvals with no public objections, exchanges postponed on party request, and several other allocations and postponements.
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Geary
F. Smith
J. P. Sheahan
Forbes Court House
Welock
Sp le
A. Hurford
P. Quirk
J. Downes
BP la Si
FJ Schaefer
Antion
M A. Stokes
Wythes
Jury System Critiqued By Sheriff At Rotary Meeting
Sheriff G M Murphy warned Rotarians that flaws in the jury system in New South Wales threaten liberty. He called for reforms to ensure juries fairly reflect the community and protect rights.
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Rotary Club
G. M. Murphy
Wales
Mortarboard Ball Planned by Union As First Event
The Union forms a stable committee from members to stage the Mortarboard Ball at Town Hall on July 14. Longtime president M C Levy will relinquish the post at the next meeting, with plans to remain a dormant member. The group continues regular meetings at the High School.
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MC. 1
Lavy
Artment
Levy Tuna
Merida
Levy
Himeelf
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Foren
Grocens
Gray Post
Meadamea
H. K. Ford
E. J Murphy
Purbas
Forbes Dustriet Hospital
Mears
A. G Jones
A. G Greentree
Pada
Sparks
Leahy Wolon CH Morgan
Elliott
MA Lo
J.B. Balam
Nicholls
Major Richardson
J Grinsted
Fo W Goggin
R. Autley
BRR
Paddieon
Arthur Hughes
A. B. Tribolet
West A
Dr. Mio Lenn
Alan Breaden
E. Howlett
A.J. Gunn
Ryan and Curry
C. Howe
W. Robertson
F Darcy
G. Matthlee
J Blackwood
H. W Nelson
Alehin
Cockeedge
J. Cnahman
Thehurat's Butchery
Deacon
Hastings
C. D. Buckland
Ded
Mum Webster
W. Gunn
G. Reid
Muller
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Fitegerald
G Lite
L. F Newcombe
C Leader
J. Shirvington
Tregair
T Gunn
H. Blaxi
Lea. Field
C. Markwort
Mell Dunn
Mall Dork
Rexona
Packare Aka
Riapy
Fee
Paletull
Tabeng Boel
Act Walleualle
Doan
al Chenvists
Mr. C. Cocksedge
U.C.P. Ladies’ Auxiliary
Beasington
Hannington
Ine
Walter H.R. Stitt
M.Y.P.A
COWRA
Diggers
Fleming
Gawaerd
Vonala
Patterson
Diva
Blue Terrigal
Mr. O'Neill
Coranno
Mr. Cornwall
Mr. Maher
Worl
Tisne
Evens
Wooh
U.S. Union
Ball
Srst
Margaret Lindsay
Warner Brothers
Pio Pelea
Charmean
J. Sullivan & Son General Carriers
Maserate Raton
C.O.R. Motor Spirit
Kerosene Opaline Motor Oils
J. Sullivan and Son
Dowling Street
Jase
Ort
Hobart
Burnie
Malbourne
Edward Weaver & Co., Lachlan Bt, Forkes
Orient Line
Dickens
N&atiwood
Sydnew
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