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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
2
A long OCR fragment lists numerous names with initials and partial surnames, resembling an index or roster. No clear event, date, or location is discernible, making it a partial, miscellaneous name compilation rather than a standalone news item.
The Forbes District Ambulance committee discussed candidate substitutions for president and approved removing the chair’s name in favor of A G Janes. They planned a fundraising event in Wirringa and considered ambulance wagon procurement. Parkes offered free transport for certain cases, and a subcommittee was tasked with compiling reports for Dring.
Mr J P Breen argues defence requires dispersing population and visa industries nationwide as coastal power plants lag behind demand. He notes wartime plan to place industries inland, increases in female rural labor, and ongoing concentration of production on the coast despite coal and power limits.
A speech discusses shutting down unprofitable ammunition plants and inviting private takeover, noting transport costs and city-biased markets. It cites New South Wales freight concessions and court challenges, arguing Australia risks prewar industrial drift to five capitals unless regional production is defended.
Readable text shows a long garbled list of personal names and initials with many misreadings. No clear event, date, or context. The fragment resembles an index or cast of names rather than a coherent incident or notice.
The superintendent noted 156 cases handled in September, totaling 1714 hours with three hours by honorary bearers..Driver Morris is said to have assisted in his absence during holidays. Mr Taylor received 2s 3d honorary pay, with Borrin to be paid the difference from ordinary salary and the superintendent's pay. A meeting is planned for November 8 to discuss arrangements. A dance fundraiser was arranged with no orchestra booked yet for corps dancing.
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