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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 10, 1946
Page
1
At New York's Anzac Club a tribute was given to the Australian Ninth Division by U S General officers and representatives of the United Nations Military Force. The ceremony referenced allied formations including the Australian Seventh Division and discussed command in the region.
Marauders attacked the Saleyards on Monday and Tuesday morning found a pen bloodied with a sheep slaughtered. A sulky track shows entry to the yard and one sheep remained missing amid panicked livestock.
Fragmentary report notes a February 12 incident involving a sulky driven by an unnamed defendant, with a related tibilar offence listed. The court proceeding mentions a penalty and references a March date in The Island court, details unclear.
A Sydney court heard allegations against a wealthy film magnate linked to an assault on a girl at Forbes lock-up. The man faced a gaswal charge and indecency act after a line-up and police testimony. He denied the main assault, claiming he borrowed a white cook’s cap and remembered little. He was remanded with bail options and scheduled for Forbes Quarter Session.
At the Wednesday meeting Forbes Cycle Club considered reviving racing activities with president A Brenden absent. Treasurer A J Wheeler proposed keeping the club viable rather than folding, reporting Town Hall booked for June 17 and a plan to apply to Forbes Municipal Council for Oval use. A road race from Soluitier's Bridge was proposed to start 11 am over eight miles, riders to be sought.
Two Forbes district landholders faced charges for allowing trespass on a reserve near Forbes. A A Sharp pleaded guilty to balloons of cattle on February 11, with a 10 shillings fine plus costs. Jan A Constable admitted allowing 102 mixed cattle on February 1, receiving fines and costs after a first offence.
The Federal Health Minister announced a plan to establish medical centres linked to existing hospitals with Commonwealth funding for full maintenance and staff wages. Private arrangements possible for doctors and patients, no compulsory service, part or full time staff. State hospital cooperation sought without federal takeover.
On March 6 Princess Elizabeth launched HMS Eagle, Britain's great new aircraft carrier, at Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast. The ceremony featured the ship named and photographed during launch preparations.
A letter from donor Miselin Hal requests support for a dramatic society recital at Machin Hall. The note praises the talent of the faculty and urges the community to back future events. Subscriptions go to treasurer Mr Wawon at the Rural Bank. proceeds support a local fund.
Wirrinya Wednesday notes outline a welcome home hall committee meeting with catering music and hall decoration plans. It notes certificates for ex servicemen district honor roll and a Wirrinya Tennis Club match with limited opponents. Grasshopper pests threaten crops and a wheat paddock issue prompts pest control concerns. School notes cover term start and pupil return while personal items mention visitors and local remarks.
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