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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
2
The notice sets the price for cornsacks and outlines payment terms for December. It mentions freight charges to stations and a rebate plan, with deductions from wheat certificates and potential early payment options. Wheat and barley growers are urged to support distributors in the market amid adjustments.
A listing from the Advocate catalog highlights stationery items including letter readings envelopes tags and statement forms. The notice outlines product types and ordering details with emphasis on office supplies for correspondence and record-keeping.
The Rural Reconstruction Board may use state funds to adjust debts owed to Rural Banks amid a banking dispute. Premier Merril announced at this week's Forbes Returned Salters League meeting that new legislation may ease burdens for primary producers by enabling debt adjustments without federal action. The proposed plan aims to help farmers facing barriers from the Commonwealth Bank and support a smoother process for consolidating rural indebtedness.
A district inspection led by T. R. Jones notes livestock health remains roughly consistent despite ongoing losses from disease. Infestation prevention is urged, with a recovery plan including farm repairs, reservoir improvements, and an anticipated three to four month continuation of the outbreak. Officials report completion of a water tank project and road work along Marston and Carrwahdoo sites, with a Board acknowledging monetary support and concessional rates as essential for farmer rehabilitation.
A letter from Joseph C. Glasson argues for sacrificing profits and defending national unity. The writer urges a shift from self interest to collective effort, praising Allied strength and calling for a change in leadership and policy to resist fascist threats.
The article urges youths and families to consider Air Training Corps enrollment as part of wartime effort. It describes junior cadet training, weekly vigils, weekend visits, and the goal of preparing cadets for entry into the HUAAP and air service upon reaching eligibility. Parents are assured there is no obligation to join.
The wedding of Miss A. Cole to Leslie James Pion took place at St John’s Church of England on Wednesday. The bride wore a white lace gown mounted on satin with embroidered tulle and carried a bouquet of arca Alex. The ceremony was conducted by AE White. Guests included relatives, with about forty invited.
A couple wedding ceremony in an ornate pink decorated setting. Margaret Pymont and John Truce wed with Rev Noel Maywell officiating in the absence of the bride’s father. Guests include over seventy queens at the reception. The couple will reside in Morbo.
Preparations for a school sports day and display were advanced at a Lie P. and (. Association meeting held at the high school. Headmaster Corrigan reported that the Department had been asked for permission to stage the sports day and time for the oval had been granted by the Mayteigal.
A roundup of Forbes area news details visits and returns by residents, including Mrs. Turner and Mrs. McKeown, plus updates on military staff, weddings, and local colleagues. The column also notes appearances of ex-Porter residents, travel to Sydney, and a death in Lindfield.
Protionliy resident of the qdiweriet aul file life, thy dlemety tdale qulmow to Live Porches District Hospital. Mr Joh Prokinem urged to honor memory with a town hall service on Twenday. The church service at Jetal cemetery included Rev AE White and Mr A Jones. Deceased leaves a widow and family of eight children.
Obituary notes the death of Edward Hodge aged about 85 of Calarté who lived as a caretaker of mining buildings. Funeral arrangements are by Mr A Go Jong at the Church of England cemetery. He leaves a brother Ollie Forbes James and a sister in Sydney.
On motion the committee left drawing up the school events programme to a team including Mera A. G. Jones, G. Parker, Mosera Willis Mayly, Gar Jones, and G. Parker. The Office Commanding the Training Corps will be asked to add events and ensure attendance. Admin charges listed include expenses for children and inflatables for Tuesday at 4 o clock.
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