Wireless Smuggling by POW Officers on Singapore to Thailand Train
A report recounts a plan by a Party of prisoners of war led by Lieut Ralph Sanderson to conceal a wireless set during a journey from Singapore to Thailand. They hid parts in socks and shirts while soldiers were searched. an attempted escape led to executions for others, though Sanderson and his group narrowly escaped severe punishment.
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Ralph Sanderson
Singapore
Thailand
Ralph
Thouland
Tomo
Guse
Stalph
Carreages
Iva
Ale Inche
Heo
Mruk Isthmus
Atone
Nermann
Pala
Tom
Forbes Allway
Wheat Agreement Threat Prompts Farmer Backing
A reader argues farmers must mobilize through their unions to reclaim 60 million pounds feared to be lost under the International Wheat Agreement. Cites 145 46 crop case and Willams ruling on just price as precedent for full market value paid by the Commonwealth. Urges action to fund country development via full export price.
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Farmers and Settlers' Association
Shirouh Nelungaloo Pty., Ltd
Commons
Justice Willams
Lod Jen
Commonwealth
Chifley
Hugh
Chamber of Catmerce
Communists Predominate Australian Delegates at Oslo Talk
At the Corre Rotary Club a former Methodist delegate, Mr. Beard, claimed most Australian participants at the Oslo Christian Youth Conference were fervent communists. He warned of Communist influence in Europe led by Stalin and Tito, noting Australians saw Europe differently after the conference and travel to Prague with extended events.
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Christian Youth Conference
Oslo
Doug. Heard
Corre
Beard
Europe
Stalin
Marshal Tito
Communom
Prague
Electrical! Lachan Siders Offce Amid Referendum Talk
A fragmented Lachlan Street column recounts odd incidents and public debate in Forbes. An ex-serviceman contemplates starting a property venture while street mischief and parcel drops disturb motorists. References to government land and local opinions frame a broader community mood.
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A.B.C
Brn
Meng
Lachlan Street
Tve
Forbes Public Library Children’s Folio of New Reads
A list of recently shelved children’s books at Forbes Public Library includes How to Raise Your Puppy Australian Wild Life Walt Disney s Version of Pinocchio and several tales by Ellis Coppin Gates and Montgomery among others. The compilation spans animal stories biographies adventures and educational titles for young readers.
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ML F
Atkinson
C. Berrell
Harden
Walt Dimney
David Puble
A. ML Coppin
Louis Ateven
M .Donkin
K. Druces
Ned U
E G. Ellis
BR Evison
Anna
Gates
B.C. Gu
Susan
The
J. L. Glassop
Banison
Hawks
Hawkas
Flying House
CW Madges
Jennifer Jane
E. Honey
H. BH. Rent
Swinvoing
LL. M. Scien
Forbes cattle sale shows smallest yarding in memory
Edward Weaver & Company report only a head of cattle penned at Forbes sale on Tuesday May 4 due to heavy weekend rains. Understocking on properties and strong feed on offer kept cattle back as local butchers and a Parkes buyer competed, prime heavy cattle up to 10s dearer. Next Forbes market set for Tuesday May 18.
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Edward Weaver & Company
Forbes
Parkes
Mt Forbes Iwi
Monwonga Bedgerabong Show committee notes prizes
Bedgerabong Hall hosts a meeting ahead of the August show listing many prize categories. Donations include cups, forks, and trophies such as the Aurel Bank Cup and Monwonge Cup for best all round horse, with cash prizes and cakes for contests.
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Monwonga-Bedgerabong
Bedgerabong Hall
Aurel Bank
Darcobalgie
Sydney
Yates
Land Values Evident During Fiji Visit on World Tour
In Suva the Rural Bank Progressive Farter team toured the government and displayed dairy and poultry farming insights. They visited the Fijian Co operative Market and were told of land value changes and dairy farm sales amid islander discussions of bananas and local economy.
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Suva
Rural Bank Progressive Farter
Fili
Fiji
Coon
Eam
Leconty
Ifo Bach
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