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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 19, 1945
Page
5
A local notice advertises Indian Root Pills claimed to ease constipation and restore energy. The unnamed vendor touts these vegetable pills as a remedy for headaches tiredness and poor digestion, promising relief without fear. The ad emphasizes natural ingredients and regular daily use.
Local cultural committee gathered to welcome two prisoners of war recently released from confinement. The event featured family attendance, school group involvement, and expressions of relief and patriotism as the community marked the homecoming amid postwar tensions and public ceremonies.
The fragmentary text reports on wartime administration, committee appointments, supply concerns and local meetings. It mentions securing wheat, rationing, and the creation of a war agriculture committee, plus preparations for harvest and distribution. Names appear sporadically amid scattered notes and general jottings.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss Premier 10 hour work and staffing questions at various stations. Mentions Commissioner and manpower levels around ninety, with unclear actions and outcomes.
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