Torchbearers of Legacy Meeting Reports Substantial Funds
Forbes Branch records show Legacy donations totaling funds from fairs and cafeterias. President R Palmer resigns. J Mellions named successor as February annual meeting is planned.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1948
Page
4
Forbes Branch records show Legacy donations totaling funds from fairs and cafeterias. President R Palmer resigns. J Mellions named successor as February annual meeting is planned.
Notice warns against hunting shooting or trespassing on Bern Ardo or Prairie Villa property. All prior permits are void. Prosecution will follow any violation. Signed by Newell.
Lively local items from Forbes and surrounding areas include political jests about the press and editors, a description of a miraculous egg discovered by a Stanthorpe pullet, and Chamber of Commerce plans stalled for reconstruction. A Forbes gambling raid tale ends with a man freed after a communal fund pays his fine.
The Young Anglican movement expands with new branches at Oberon Molong East Orange and Mudgee Parkes forms a Church of England Boys' Society branch. Padre Harry Thorpe campaigns in Trundle and speaks to lone men at Boyan Gate camp while Parkes residents confirm parishioners and improve St George's Church grounds.
Orange district star Rom Hawke defends the singles crown in a long rally against Max Muir at the Wade Park championships. He then wins the men’s A grade doubles with Phil Kennedy over Barry and Jack Thwaite. Hawke and Mrs. Walker take the A grade mixed doubles 3/6 6/1 4/1 after trailing early.
A man who once appeared in a prior piece returns to confess debt and remorse after a past encounter at a wine bar. He recalls how the episode affected him, seeking forgiveness and a change of heart through reflection on Jesus and spiritual renewal.
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