Forbes Hosts Governor Wakehurst Visit in 1930s Forbes
The town welcomed State Governor Lord Wakehurst KC MG and Lady Wakehurst with a vivid civic reception led by Mayor Gunn. Borne by a police escort and a guard of honor, the procession included Junior Red Cross, Girl Guides, Cubs, Boy Scouts, and school groups, drawing about 2000 residents. The mayor praised decentralization efforts and anticipated an address from the governor on local war service efforts.
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Forbes
Lord Wakehurst
K.C.M.G
Wakehurst
Ser Phil Game
P.A. and H. Association
Boy Scouts
R. H. Beddie
Shaw Society
Ald
E. H. Byrnes
Lord Chelmsford
Harry Rawson
Lord Beauchamp
Walshurst
Ado
Col Rk
O Wynne
Joan Molman
WLS
Parkes
Gythe
Pores
MH. Gunn
Aldamen
Meagher
C. J. Besgrove
Besgrove
P Dring
Border’ League
VOC
Lord
Wakeharst
Totar
D. P
Mayowsa of
M. H. Gunn
ATC
Red Cross
Brownles Ang
Quidea
Geouts
Forbes School
Caildren
Bla Ang
Ant
Conveny
Minlet Brother College
Upor
Soho
Court
Harnic
W.A.D
Duferen
Gunit
Wakehurat
Mr. Dring
Wackehurst
Wen
Lib- NY
Gomis
Scouta
Girl Guides
Lady Wakehurst
Ald Gunn
Wockehurst
Lachlan
N. Sw
Central- West
Porches
Public Welcome At Town Hall March Past
Citizens gathered for a morning ceremony as BE A Clarence J Hartcher and Bro Columba join war patriot groups in a parade. After Lady Wakehurst and dignitaries ascended the decorated Town Hall balcony, the March Past proceeded amid flags and patriotic displays.
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Messrs
Clarence
J. Hartcher
Bro
Columba
Lady Wakehurst
Floral Welcome at Forbes District Manor Hospital Display
An elaborate floral display welcomes visitors at Forbes District Manor Hospital. The reception features abundant blooms and decorative weedwork, with guests greeted by cheerful arrangements and perfumed surroundings as they enter the building.
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Forbes
Manoital
Forbes War Loan Drive Boosts Subscriptions Amid War Effort
Banking reports show 10% of the £10,730 Fourth Lik ety Loan quota subscribed by Tuesday with about £5,000 weekly gain. 57 applicants seek 210 bonds as citizens send letters to the Prime Minister urging stronger Australia war effort. Honor roll subscribers add £780 to the total while Parkes contributions reach £14,180 from 69 subscribers. Governor praises turnout of schoolchildren and organizations as Berlin and Tokyo headlines loom.
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Pne
Mr Curtin
Australia
J. A. Meagher
Mra
A J. Meaher
Enid M Egan
G. Egan
Governor Speaks On War, Wins Applause In Forbes
Governor Wakehurst addresses Forbes amid crowd, thanks local leaders, praises students, and awards a holiday for a school event. He recalls Dunkirk and other wartime turning points, notes Allied fortunes shifting, and urges continued effort and unity.
Distinguished visitors tour region visiting hospital and stations
Shortly before noon Moog Lard and Lady Wakehural visited the Forbes District Hospital wards after touring the Small Arma Factory. They lunched at the Hotel Victoria with the Mayor and Mayoress, then departed by car toward the Jemalong weir and Condobolin area for further property inspection. The district tour ended with departure from Perkes station amid praise for a pleasant stay. A note on a heavy forgings plant in Australia mentions a 3800 lb bam used for propeller blades and engine crankpots.
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Moog Lard
Lady Wakehural
Arma
Forbes District Hospital
Spain
Hotel Victoria
Norman Buckley
Jemalong Weir
Condobolin
Jemalong Station
Porches
Walehinket
Perkes
Forbes District Court Slander Case Sees Verdict for Defendant
In Forbes District Court on a £400 claim by Themes Mackey against Arthur Stokes for alleged slander, a jury of four, after a long day and brief retirement, returned a verdict for the defendant. The hearing featured lively exchanges with Judge Shortland and detailed testimony about statements said to be spoken on privileged occasions.
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Shortland
Forbes District Court
Themes Mackey
Arthur Stokes
Ulader
Richards
HL Maguire
Dowd
Moloney
Willems
Forbes
Mir J. Richarde
RR. O Palmer
Mestrs J
J Maidment
O Buckley
Cabot
P ‘Begrave
Magute
Mackey
G. Sweeney
Fogarty
Praser
Mackey Noble
Sweeney
Mire
Stokes
Thomas Mackey
Tutcher
Defendant
Greg. Bweeney
Hankin Street
Pogarty
Fraser
O Fraser
Win
Greg Sweeney
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Dunkirk
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Rommel
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Hitler
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