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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1943
Page
4
General Andrew McNaughton leads Canada’s army with the largest mechanized force, blending military science and innovation. He advocates mobility and flexible defense, aiming to position Canada as a premier Allied striking force in World War II.
A fragmented notice references a birthday event tied to a person described as a manager. Details and full context are not readable, but the readable fragment implies an upcoming announcement or disclosure in a later edition.
Fine weather prevailed in Eugowra district amid light rain cravings as farmers sow crops. A record sale by Farmers & Graziers Ltd raised £16 from stalls and a sheep sale. a Catholic parish fund bell event drew large crowds. Notables included Miss Patsy Gorswall winning walking, with Cowra Piccadilly and extras by Mrs Perry. Local social updates cover visits, holidays, and family attendances in Cowra region.
The article notes a long standing preference for mutton over lamb in Australia and Britain, with public taste shifting toward the younger animal in some contexts. It discusses beef shortages for military needs, government conservation measures, and the impact on Queensland and Victoria. It explains breeding focus on wool for Queensland and notes lamb production as a newer practice in other states.
A collage of social items notes Mrs J Theehurat and twins holidaying, Claire Riach's return, health of Mr A Howell, Mrs Mulligan and family visiting, Elizabeth Burge back to work, the Fraser family in Sydney, and Joan Christian representing AWAS with a portrait slated for the Red Cross Art Gallery. Also reported are school arrivals, a death in the Porbes Hospital, and preparations for a wedding in Randwick.
The sympathy of the community went out to the husband and daughter of the late Mrs Alma Little after her sudden death at Forbes District Hospital on Wednesday May 5. Born in Lithgow 37 years ago she had lived in the district for 17 years. Survived by husband W C Little, daughter Pit aged 12, her parents Mr and Mrs J F Griffiths, a brother Hayden Griffiths, and two sisters Rita Looms of Canowinla and Thelma Johnston of Bourke. Funeral Thursday at Eurowin Cemetery Church of England section with Rev Stibberc officiating. many expressed sympathy at the service and graveside.
Mr F S Arnold Mir PS Awe Jaunter of Oberon known as a cattleman and pony breeder visited Lachlan district for years with cattle from his plantation. He drove a herd to cattlemen along Lachlan and rode ponies to distant towns. He leaves four sons and four daughters. his wife died years ago.
Local record from Caragabal details a wedding at St Patrick on Bondi and various community movements. Included are short notes on residents traveling to Cooma Maitland Harden and Sydney for leave and visits, with mentions of hospital stays and military service. The Bondi wedding features Bergt. K A Peguy Heard and Pee 5 Wo Chant in a lace gown.
The Juvenile Hatters dance last Wednesday week delighted children and parents despite the cold. Miss I Shine supplied the prize for the juveniles and Miss L Hay for the airaults, with Mrs A Howell playing popular extras. Mrs O Rhine and Mrs M Dwyer managed supper, while Mrs McGrath assisted in the kitchen. secretaries Mrs Wheatley and Miss L Lees thank all helpers.
ATLEY and NEW FEAL LOAN AGENCY CO LTD work in conjunction on emerging finance measures. The brief notice notes cooperative efforts between both firms to expand credit access and facilitate funding arrangements.
The porenta and Mr and Mrs Griffithn and Mr W C Little thank all who offered help after the late Alia Little. Special appreciation to Forbes District Hospital staff Dr McLean and M Clements, the Toohey and Bono families, and the Orange optometrist Mr D J Bono who will visit Eugowurra on Monday May 24 for consultations at Melch's Central Hotel afternoon only.
The min of G20 was raised during the first term by the children of the local public school. A cheque for this amount has been sent to the Public Schools War Service Auxiliary Prisoner of War Fund in Great Britain. The wool industry faces curtailment of supplies and higher prices for woollen rags used in reworking garments.
Continued dry weather worries farmers who have paused sowing and see dwindling fodder. Golf club members tidy grounds and praise a few men for clearing paths, calling the good work a notable effort.
At the Weddin Shire Council meeting in Grenfell on a Saturday a letter from the Department of Main Roads was read. The Curagabal Agricultural Bureau forwarded a proposal for tree planting along the highway through Ceragabal, with details noted in the reading.
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