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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
7
A reported note from Mr. J. P. Breen of Calary indicates the government will continue to direct manpower releases for return to rural industries. The War Commitments Committee will review next month and seed wheat timing is cited as a concern for upcoming planting seasons.
The Forbes Chamber discusses shifting business hours to 1 30 pm to 6 30 pm to aid housewives and families. Tyndall cites improved shopping flow and coordinated meals as benefits while noting current after 4 pm closures. The board also debates depot relocation and urban use of Forbes SLA buildings for industry. A Sydney firm backs a community vineyard plan with Forbes Council support.
In Goolagong at Eugowra district, two men injured during a football game amid fine weather. Lou Adams impressed with pace for Goolagong, Meron Squires and Bam Frilly affected by injuries, taken to hospital. crowd and local teams discussed next matches.
A Saturday afternoon and evening function drew large crowds with successful stalls, dancing, and supper. Organizers report excellent donations, a charity raffle, and entertaining acts by the Serenaders, Mrs Broughton, and Mr W Day, with a forthcoming tennis event and parade planned for May 27.
Regional reports show New South Wales facing poorer conditions while Queensland enjoys good pastures. Prices for sheep rise 2 shillings per head in some inner areas as feed improves. wool production is down but some districts anticipate better prices.
Local notes report Cpl C D Ball returning home from Up Merth on Saturday to visit wife and infant son. Mrs W Richards condition improves after recent illness. Mr and Mrs Killick left for Manly after holidays with the Ward and Gonnelly families. Miss P Denson departed for Belmore to resume studies. Cpl A Clee sending home leave, Mrs H Edgar and Miss Mand Redman return to Hamilton. Mr G Parker arrives at Bimb School to resume duty. Darrel Symes to Sydney to resume studies. Grand Convent Ball advertised for Wednesday.
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