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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 08, 1942

Page

3

Bargain Offers Advertised With Various Fabrics and Prices

The notice lists fabric items such as Lady Gowrie Bright Fed and Striped Red with weights and prices including 1/6 each for Cerise Clovella Pale Fine and other fabrics. It mentions cedar wood, heavy planks, and cedar materials, plus a price for a candler item and a London address style. The Sydney section appears at the end with a boxed address and price notes.

Ryasabely Prion Westows Gowrie J Mifler Carmel Gtr Lra Chive Hagen Eutina

Practice Test for Demonstration Wake on Humanage Farm

The notice describes a practice exercise for a demonstration wake at a farm in the morning. It states that all qualifying personnel should stand by for the call when the next event is arranged in a few weeks.

Gardening Notes on Bulbs and Hardy Plants Of The Season

The article discusses hardy forms and foliage plants suited to shaded corners, with emphasis on Campanulas, foxglove, Canterbury bells, and lavenders. It covers bulb varieties, including Dutch, Spanish, and Amaryllis types, plus care tips for planting and watering and recommendations for commercial cut flowers and home gardens.

Esther Tudor

Patchy Rain Impacts District Doings and Weather Outlook

Patchy rain affects BEDGERABONG district with unsettled weather expected to continue. The report notes lingering wet conditions, impacts on local activities, and upcoming follow-ups to track benefits from rainfall. Mentions of residents Gunner J. Mooney and J A. Commtabie among others.

Gunner J. Mooney J A Warres Igre Garam Marton Cowell Simmonds Shimon Pretoria

Wool Report on Mant Wool Trade and Prices

The Parmere ote Grader Coop reports on the Mant wool event noting steady selling pace and a firm price tone. They mention experimental holdings and a wartime sale framework with a lasting price floor and a prolonged period up to late May. The report highlights continued strong volume and the Wool doqudetion policy amid wartime conditions and government measures.

Sydney Anand

Quan diane CWA forms V D C unit and fundraiser event

The Quan diane CWA branch meeting featured Mrs Richards as chair and approved a policy relief fund and dance to raise money. A Sunday parade, activities, and raffle supported the cause, with proceeds donated to the Lord Mayor’s Comfort Purse amid drought relief.

Hy Cwa Mra. W. Richards Belur Mra M. Wel Severs

Wirrinya Farewell Social Draws Largest Wirrinya Attendance

A long farewell social for Mrs W. A. Dean and family at Wirrinya attracted one of the district’s largest turnouts. Speakers praised the Deans for two decades of community service and hospitality at their home “She Far rare” Kee, with music and dancing as attendees bid them farewell.

Apork Geo Fedlowa Deen O_ Mussel Miroesis Besnees

Train Services Ayonet Porbes In Forbes Transit

A garbled timetable notes trains to Forbes from Portes and Grange with mixed service days and arrival times. Sunday service at Forbes shows 1047 am departure 625 pm. Orange Forbes schedule runs midweek with interim arrivals and returns between Orange and Forbes.

Portes Mall Forbes Tivaretay Sydney Portes Wa Mieka Forbes Will Reeds 625 Pum Orange Forbes Day Betwren Grange Cache Grange

Dubbo District Airline Plight Sees Worker Injured

A worker at Trangie air service suffered severe injuries when his hand was ripped off in an accident. He was freed from blood loss and is now in Dubbo District Hospital in critical condition. The incident occurred on Westbury road.

Dubbo Che Ute Linden Minchin Westbury

Last Mesans Of Kelly Gang Member Reardon Died In Gunfight

A garbled report recalls the final hours of a Kelly Gang member named Reardon who died after a gunfight on a day marked by ten wounds. Police carried him from the scene and he lingered before death, details unclear.

Kelly Gang Turheng Kelly Gang Reardon

Forbes Wool Sale At Forbes Sees Large Yarding Of Sheep

On Tuesday at Forbes the Commonwealth Wool Producers Liquor League sale yarded around 2000 sheep. Strong attendance from local buyers and country agents supported a brisk market with wethers and ewes selling to competitive rates. The sale note lists prices and bidding details for various grades.

Commonwealth Wool 4 Producer Co. Lig. Sydvay W. KR Garnsey, Serr, Py. Mid Portes, Copert Nokilling Forbes Amd Nevier Bokduel Fortes

French clarifies New Caledonia status with London commission

Andre Brenas, leader of the Free French Forces in Madagascar, stated this week that the term occupation of New Caledonia by the United States is incorrect. He said French authorities in New Caledonia acted with approval from the French National Commission in London and issued a clarification.

I Matreiia M. Andre Brenas New Caledonia Mres London Edie See

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