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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 19, 1944

Page

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Gala Ball at Forbes Town Hall Opens Season in Style

Under patronage of Bishop Fox and Premier McKell, the Forbes Town Hall hosted the Gala Ball, a festive debutante evening marked by autumn decor, floral bouquets, and a ceremonial debutante presentation led by Mrs. Cannow and Mrs. Gweenney. The event featured performances by Mary O. C. Whitelaw and Mary Fraser, with decor by Mm F Mspilion and a crowd praising the organizers.

Bishop Fox McKell Forbes Town Tecediy

Lord Mayor Visits Forbes School in Reminiscence

Sydney Lord Mayor Ald Bartley visited Forbes Public School last Thursday with Forbes mayor Ald Gunn. He toured infant and other buildings linked to his father Henry Bartley, a town native and Lands Department official, and addressed pupils across High School Girls School Boys School and Infants.

Forbes Sydney Ald BR J. Bartley Henry Bartley Tin Young Day Lands Department AMA Visitiu England M. BL. Gunn H. Hunt Behool Infania Bartley

Debutante Ball Attended by Premier in Parkes Event

An elegant debutante ball in Parkes featured Bishop Fox and guests including Premier W. J. Mechell who attended after broadcasting from 2PH Parkes. The Premier praised the debutantes and presented compliments, while the Mayor hosted clergy and guests at a supper, with Mrs A Hall and Misses Mary Davis and Mary Fraser coordinating arrangements amid a festive, precise event.

Ws.w W. J. Mechell Parke Forbes W. F Sheshan Yrs Bydney Morning Herald the Sun Bishop Fox Columba Marist Brothers' College Gilbertus A. Hall Caldwell Mim Hall Mary Davis Mary Fraser

Inspector McCormack Accepts Post at Porbes Police District

Inspector McCormack, welcomed by local court officials and the legal profession, vows to administer the law impartially in Porbes. He pledges full cooperation with court and police for robust enforcement, and signals special attention to wine and liquor trade issues and environmental violations within his jurisdiction.

Follee Court Offullivar Tnlredociior Caer Oficias Polles McCormuk Encapectir Proesa Sullivan Newcastle McMillon Inspector McGorricke Nis Social and Offeral Palmer Dowd Mellon Rammrky McCormack Police Magburate Brown Porbes Hin Berg O@ullivan Bendh Buncay Prigerant Ladd Down

A Warning To Motorists and Cyclists

Local police remind motorists and cyclists about road safety as street hazards and shared paths come under scrutiny. Authorities urge cautious driving and biking in busy areas to prevent accidents and injuries.

Germans Report Evacuation Of Cas Sine Stronghold

London reports Germany announced this morning that forces evacuated Casmino Tlily held by Axis troops. No independent confirmation followed. The wartime claim said the withdrawal was planned to shorten lines, but Allied officials remained cautious in late breaking chatter.

London Germany Luke Ther Tok Cmusirio Tlily Ilan

Local Council Minutes Open Debate on Power Extension

The Forbes Municipal Council discussed extending the bulk electricity supply from Cowra to Tarbes with State and Federal officials. Mayor Gunn and Alderman Gunn noted that Federal authorities had not yet advised on approval, while Mr. Mitchell urged immediate action once permission is granted. The council agreed to pursue further contact with Mr A. P. Breen and adopted the minute.

Ald. Gunn W. J. McKell Forbes bin Perpens P. Dring Cowra Tarbes Weiers J. P. Breen Breen Mitchell Wie Casta Ora 4. P. Breen

Wheel of cab wheel stolen from car outside Brudko Theatre

A daring robbery occurred on Tusaday evening when a rear wheel and tyre of Mr T B Jones Chevrolet were stolen from outside Brudko Theatre in Templar Street. Police are investigating the theft as a local crime case.

T. BR. Jones Brudko Templar Street Portis Birtenn Mr. Jones

December activities of Australian education officers in New Guinea

During December 143 Australian education officers organized 1200 lectures attended by 539 troops while 6885 troops attended 171 musical recitals. In June 142, the month average escorted the palata oes 790005 tone. By lave bi Ris had rien to LAbA00, tons almost double the volume.

Amy Education New Guinea

Country Party policy speech outlines broad rural reform

Leader Mr M F Bruxner argues the Country Party stands for democracy, welcomes all ranks, and will oppose federal powers unless needed. He cites highway and rail improvements, water supply, electricity for towns, and rural development as core aims, while criticizing Labor for controlling Parliament and pre election undertakings.

Country Party M. F. Bruxner Glen Inna Brunter Curtin Curtin Goverment Neatil Australia Labor Party Australasian Council of Trade, Union ALP Nii Fascio McKeell Mair-Bruxner Bruxner McHkell Turtl New South Wales

PILES Relief Guidance Amid Blurred OCR Text

The fragment hints at advice for relieving piles and mentions relief options, but the readable content is garbled. It references a possible medical guidance tone and a physician or text style, though concrete actions or authorities are unclear from the excerpt.

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