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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1944
Page
8
On Wednesday October a school picnic was held at the sports ground with races including footraces and tug of war between single and married men. Prizes awarded by local officials and a midday meal with sweets and fruit for children marked the event.
The Next Forbes cattle sale, set for Monday October 27, was postponed to Tuesday October 24 after a recount. Rodeo committee sports events have secured 13 Gulbocks for submission at the delayed sale.
In a Sed. MMU trial at Parkes, Clement Frederick May the lorry driver testified he carried gravel from Forbes pit. The jury found for the chairman and awarded 325 pounds after reviewing road conditions, vehicle speeds, and negligent action alleged against May and others.
Sunday match lineups include Portes St. Laurence Cul Carcogulgie vs Riv ere and Riverside W. Rowsel PL Hubbard features. Players listed include T Bailey L Honge T Cibo Rpples MN Bevan A William Wine H Ponies A Smith and many others across teams.
A cheque for £115 10s was handed to Mrs. H B Sweet president of the vocal branch of the Red Cross Society. The VAD detachment part of the Red Crown organization directs funds to the Red Cross, with most money going to the local branch and the remainder to headquarters.
Mr EF A Jones of Vacuum Oil Company Pty Ltd departs Australia on a brief U.S. trip to attend petroleum supply conferences. He will study wartime motor gasoline and lubricants needs, explore postwar demand, and review developments in production and refining methods.
In a court scene described, Mathias versus May continued with misery evidence and concluded with a verdict for the plaintiff, awarding compensation for his person following a truck incident. The record notes funds due to Forbes Hospital and the claimant, with G. J. Pryors involved.
The WA Condobolin Group held its 15th annual conference at Memorial Hall Trundle with over 100 delegates from Forbes and other centres. Mrs Garry Shire presided, Red Cross ladies prepared the gathering, and discussions covered aims, welfare and war-time support. officers were elected and pledges made for future work and fundraising.
A letter to the editor sparked by a 4 part series prompts debate among Peter Coughlin and MP Mareen soil specialist Breen about the Landa SW valley. The exchange questions government plans and vows a response to early publication while promising future actions and accountability.
Mr. Lawrence, manager of the Derobalgie meat works, reports that Messrs. W. Aniglisn and On have arranged a series of broadcasts over Metlon IPE Parkes. The talks, titled Weights and Grades, target sheepmen and will be aired next week with longer sessions Monday and Thursday at 14 o'clock and brief references on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday nights.
At the Wednesday session Judge Shortland confirmed the conviction of J R K Green for wheat theft near Red Bend Sid ing but with no costs. Wr Bedford’s assault case at Porden was stood over to next court at Mr Palmer and Mr Meillon's joint request. In the Western Division Conference report Dir A S Wheatley corrected a rainfall claim, stating four to five inches over several years in some areas.
Nearly 40 women have enlisted in the Women's Defence Services including the WRA, AWAS, WA AAFS and Nursing Services. The Women's Land Army roster reaches about 3000, reflecting broad wartime manpower mobilization.
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