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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1945
Page
1
Acting Premier Baddeiy announces continued drought relief funds totaling nearly £1,000,000 plus £1,000,900 from government bodies for distribution as direct grants to farmers whose crops failed due to drought. Applications and inquiries go to Rural Bank branches or the Bank’s Sydney head office.
Bleak weather continues with near six inches of rain clogging streets and delaying travel in Britain. Forecasters warn of more showers through the week as rivers rise and rescues are reported in affected towns.
Reported in a wartime briefing, Australian and American forces pushed from Wewak beachheads into the town’s airfield area as Japanese resistance yielded with several surrenders. Mindanao and Okinawa actions advance, while Allied air and naval forces press the Pacific theater with ongoing campaigns across Dutch Borneo, the Philippine archipelago, and the wider region.
A wartime housing debate unfolds as the Repatriation Department discusses costs and contracts. Mr J F Breen cites how postwar home prices could double normal levels, warns builders about fuel and material shortages, and advises home buyers to walk away if prices rise.
A wedding near Puts bowl of Muy Buty featured Thurkettle Suitor Tintringy with bride Mae Suitor and groom Thuriettis of Crookwell. Attendants included Mise Strickland of Forbes as bridesmaid and Les Tuurketils of Sydney as best man. Celebrations followed at the home of relatives with telegrams of congratulations arriving.
British forces seized Bremen after heavy fighting as war reports describe remnant German troops surrendering. Dispatches note Allied progress at Remagen and a bridgehead established on the Rhine with continued advances toward strategic targets.
A display at Forbes Convent showcased student talents with readings from The Merchant of Venice and Macbeth plus a debate on the roles of Beatrice and Lady Macbeth. Awards favored the Fifth Year students for acting and overall performance, with a lively program including a class cookie tally and lists of prize recipients across year groups.
A public meeting is scheduled tonight at Wilkes Town Hall to appeal the opportunity of Mr Samuel, director of the Ant To appeal. Forbes residents are urged to attend as the committee has been working to support Mr Samuel and the campaign. A token emblem depicting the British Prime Minister figures in the presentation.
A garbled OCR record reports a theft case involving motor spirit valued at five shillings of Ben Nowell. The line lists persons such as Robert Joseph Byrnes and Palmer in a vague dispute with a possible court proceeding noted as 14 days but details are unclear.
Jas Thus Foster fined after Forbes court hears he permitted a motor vehicle on the road with inefficient brakes. Witnesses say Bill Spice authorized brake work during prior repairs leading to a crash on Forbes Street. Foster admits brakes were poor. verdict imposes fine plus costs and a brief grace period to pay.
Mr G W Brown and Sidney Amlth plead guilty to travel and mob of sheep without a permit. Fined certain sums, seven days to pay. Palmer argued for others, court costs assessed. Henry Foicheds fined for offense under board, court allowed. Colas Woods mentioned with Great Peppermint Cure.
Forbes CWA delegates reported on the annual conference held on Saturday May 5 in Virginia. The session included remarks by Mistiarmes Shret Jen Hite Evans and others praising achievements, with notes on April activities by A A Anderson and June i N Kotor. The group acknowledged branch work, discussed social and handicraft projects, and set a plan for a winter ball on July 6 with four coupons for vouchers. The gathering also noted attendance limitations for a special instructor in bacoratia and referenced poems used for Thought for the Day.
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