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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 31, 1940
Page
5
Mr and Mrs B H Scott of Indgower Forbes express sincere thanks to Dr McLean Matron and Forbes District Hospital staff for the care given to their late son Brian. They also thank relatives and friends for expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Dr Blamey of Quian dua led the first of a 14 week series of first-aid lessons held Thursday night in the supper room of Caranghal Hall. Mr Leary introduced the doctor and thanked him, as attendees from surrounding districts joined a 9:90 dispersal.
Harry Peck of Tullamore closed his cafe and wine saloon and lent his 1939 Chevrolet lorry to a friend. A party of ten gathered at Parkes on their way to Bathurst, marching on the lorry. The group included Teddy Watts of Trundic who has just sown 1100 of Wheat, Big Gordon of Trundle, and Victor Erby of Trundle, with George Watts nearby.
All roads led to Mulyandry on Wednesday night for a church fundraiser dance by the Quolakong Catholic Church committee to defray costs for the Convent Ball on June 10. Edwards' Dance Band played to an enthusiastic crowd and supper was superb. A novelty spot dance was won by Mrs Col Rowlands with Mr J Mr Keon. the committee, aided by locals, reported the event financially and socially one of the most successful yet held in the hall.
Trundle Tor Randall and Les Whittie sacrifice farms to join the party. R. Pievey moves his Arable Electrical business to take a place on the lorry. Bill McKie hands hotel management to an older man. Sergt. Foster of the Air Force joins for the Bydoey trip.
Military authorities reduce eaten height requirements and arrange rapid supply of suited garments and boots. Contracts for ranges of fittings in clothing and 3 boots and 1-4 hat stock are in place. Men of varying heights from tall to medium with waistlines and arm measurements are being fitted, with appointments for taller recruits and two men from South Australia noted among the ranks.
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