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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1943
Page
2
Relatives and friends of service personnel are asked to supply Mr. E. A. Clarence at Bank of BLW Forbes with current addresses for all service personnel. parcels improperly addressed risk being returned, so update addresses now to ensure deliveries reach the men and women serving.
In a District Court case, witnesses testified about ownership of plant at the slaughteryards. The dispute centers on coppers and other items claimed by Mackey and Mrs Stokes, with Gilchrist and Fraser involved in the transfer papers. Cross-examination sought to determine ownership and who leased or sold the assets.
Horse racing report notes a Mount Sydney Cup victory with noted interest from horse lovers. Announcer coverage highlights the event and a standout performance by the mount as it soars to the finish in a competitive field.
A brief notice references Savings Certificates and National Saving Bonds with unclear details. The fragment suggests financial instruments or government savings programs but lacks names, dates, or amounts to specify a fuller summary.
At Forbes District Ambulance monthly meeting Mr Norman Reid was presented a life membership and inscribed pouch in recognition of two years of service and generous donations. President Dr Wout noted his impending departure to Temora with GM agent Jasprimns, and colleagues praised his efficiency and audits offered.
Forbes Comforts Fund committee met to read appreciation letters for financial support and review distribution plans. The latest allocations total £344 15s with direct parcel dispatch preferred over central gifts. many servicemen’s addresses remain to be updated.
A register of Forbes district residents includes Mrs. Mills of Coombs Street and Mrs. Sibard of Farrand Street visiting Crombie Hospital and awaiting news of patients. Cpl Talbot, Pat Sheridan, LAC Power, Gordon Crawford, and Ken Gunn are noted on leave or in camp. Families travel, receive letters, and extend stays in Forbes as relatives and servicemen move between city, camp, and hospital.
Friends learn of the sudden death of William H. Alexander 55 at his home Green Grove Forbes. He died en route to town by ambulance after taking poison. Survived by a widow and family including two sons John and William, who served with the ALP in the Middle East then returned to Australia. William was wounded in New Guinea during Japanese bombing. The funeral is tomorrow at 3 30 pm at the Church of England cemetery with VDC members in uniform assembling at 2 16 pm at Bocut Ball.
The statement lists income and expenditures for the previous month including items such as Lord Ms E360, Button ACF Appeal 6/1 Ch, sewing materials, advertising, petty cash, and various small sums. It shows totals and balances amid a collection of donations, events, and local club expenditures with several line items and a final total of £881 10/2.
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