Desperate plight faced by Prone in wartime needs
Report notes Prone in desperate straits as shortages of food fuel and materials loom. The warning came to the Pras from Preach Forelen Milnieber after daily talks with President Truman.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 07, 1947
Page
1
Report notes Prone in desperate straits as shortages of food fuel and materials loom. The warning came to the Pras from Preach Forelen Milnieber after daily talks with President Truman.
A band recital occurred Sunday evening in Forbes after church. The Cowra Town Band performed after returning from Parkes Festival, led by drum major Knight in striking uniform. Proceeds supported Torchbearers of Legmay while a parade through Forbes drew a large crowd.
The C West Aero Club names a full time instructor, Mr N Gales, moving from the VAP Literator Squadron in India to oversee wartime Liberator work. The club plans expansion and hospitality programs with Mr Gates and Mr Bil Gaye noted as supporters.
The district court hearing date is noted with confusion in the fragment. It mentions Justice of the Peace appointments and a planned appearance by Mr. Rummery in Tortius with references to local judiciary and some named officials.
Ex servicemen and women headlined by Mr Rus Gariing are set to appear at the Spotlight Parade in Forbes. The event supports the welfare fund of the Legion with proceeds from ticketed seats at Hawke's Show Shore. Parents may bring children to enjoy a clean performance with a concert segment and potential interludes.
The new president of the Board of Trade warns Britain against relying on prewar export levels. He says Britain will not count on outside help and must mobilize its own strength through intense industry and policy to salvage export markets.
Parents are urged to enroll in the Department of Education Agricultural High Schools at Yoneo Glenfield and Tamworth offering full board and lodging for £1 weekly plus a Leaving Certificate pathway. The program includes English history mathematics and science with agriculture and wool classifying subjects and promises access to Sydney University faculties.
Misa Janet Edwards of Templar Street was thrown from her bicycle on Saturday afternoon near the Iron Bridge after a horseman lost control. She suffered pain, abrasions, and shock, was treated at Booth Forbes District Hospital, and discharged to home the next day. Mim Shirley Pascor accompanied her. the rider’s horse struck the bicycle causing the accident.
The Bundaburrah Branch She Sundaburrah Bush Fire Brigade held a well attended meeting at the Vandenberg Motel on Friday afternoon. Officers discussed equipment, finances, and planned elections while noting a pending crew expansion and the need for improved readiness and training.
Vic Portes Cricket Requestion announces a working bee next Sunday October 12 for carting mulch for the proposed jury wicket at South Circle Park. Trucks depart Post Office at 9 am. Secretaries must nominate two members from each tied club by Saturday October 11 and report details to Mrs. Wallace. Members must be at Post Office and not picked up at route mins engine. Ticket at Queen Street operated for approval on Monday at Brentwood hospital.
Fragmentary text mentions a bank founder described as sitting on the fence while discussing a fight over millennialisation and a connection to Australia. The garbled wording obscures clear facts, names, dates, or outcomes.
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