Arrangements for Fortes Intermediate Beheol event at Seeanes Oval
Arrangements for a charity athletics meet at Seeanes Oval tomorrow are well in hand. Children will assemble at the school and march to the ground at 9.30 am via Harold Court and Lachlan Streets. Morning events lead to semi finals and finals in the afternoon with frog drill and displays. Admission is 1 shilling for adults and 6d for children with refreshments on site.
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Fortes
Harold
Court
Lachlan
A.T.O
Marist Brothers Triumph Over Voli On Biproner Oval
Unclear text reports Marist Brothers securing a win over Voli by 0 runs to 35 on Biproner Oval during a partial season segment. Mentions Wie Mans Brothers and Reg Fremin with apparent second knock and muddy conditions affecting play.
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Jocay
Biproner
Sumiay
Wie Mans Brothers
Voli
Government cuts rabbit exports levy to a penny per pound
The Minister for Commerce Mr. Scully announced a reduction of the rabbit exports levy from 1/8 to 0d per lb with immediate effect. He cited extensive publicity on the rabbit problem and numerous representations from country organisations as the reason for the change.
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Scully
Soully
Wheat area reduced but crop season outlook veers
A brief government bulletin from the Department of Agriculture Division of Marketing shows a substantial reduction in the wheat area this season in New Wales. The study indicates lower ore yields and a cautious production forecast for the upcoming harvest.
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New Wales
Department of Agriculture
Registration of Dogs Ends Grace Period Reminder
Owners of dogs are given a final reminder that the period of grace for registration expires. Officials urge compliance to avoid penalties and ensure dogs are properly registered by the deadline.
Noxious Weeds Spur Talks Between Shire Councils
The Jemalory and Waugoola Councils clash over cooperation to cut noxious weeds along borders with Boree and Wangoola. A ministerial directive was sought as skeleton weed and related pests spread along Orange Road and Eugowist areas, with landholders urged to remove plants in early stages and heavy stocking used to keep them down.
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Ad Lp
Jemsjong
Forbes
Boree
Wangoola
Borce Council
Waigoola
Waugoola Council
Rome
Jemalory Council
Bar. Brown
Orange Road
Eugowis
Mackey's Creek
Wowingrageng
Ogarcma
Patterson
Bugowrs
Brown
Dr. Griffith
War era talks and charity drive at local meeting
A fragmented text notes a Presbyterian afternoon gathering, a concert arranged by the Mathindist LCA on Thursday October 2, and an appeal by the Russian Aid and Comforts Committee for sheepskins. It also references wartime measures, training and trade union involvement, and J J Moloney addressing workers on national production for war needs.
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Mawrkee Daly
Jouna
LCA
Jarevene
Rusia
Pacific
Gil
Bhime
Dewes
Darling Harbour
Sydney
Railway Department
J. J. Moloney
MLC
Australasian Council of Trade Unions
W Ordacdkoast
Send It In If You Know Anyone
Readers urged to submit tips and true local stories with emphasis on incidents that stand out. The note invites audience participation and jokes or humorous items alongside serious town news, encouraging submissions to the newspaper.
Obituary for A D H Nelson Forbes Civic Leader Dies
The obituary honors Mr. A. D. H. Nelson Forbes a longtime town civic leader and founder figure. He served in multiple local organizations including Forbes Bowling Club and Ancient Order of Forestors. He helped establish parks tennis courts and supported youth activities. He died after a long illness with his wife Julia Maude Lewis by his side and was buried in the local Anglican cemetery.
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Wien
Dacmio
Uae
Oays Wien
Jaeuimes
Sulanding Bogey Union Foolomaker
Amon Humself Ag & Payer
Ae Ganpaaig
Forbes and Lore
Oe Moe Claus
Wille
Fores Vaunet Hospital
Forbes Ladies
Une Boow boceTy
Forbes Caledonian Socumy
We Kine Cio
The
Cricket Association
Foress
Woleh
Nelson
Nelam Park
North
Simon
WMO
Crombie” Hospital
Julia Maude Lewis
Amg
Ghd
Gary
Porestor
Kmlfmas
Pred Cheeseman
Charles South
Cularic Road
Church of England
Forbes
Ephram Dunstan
Marrinnd
Geoffrey Prurkees
Mrr
Les. Lewin
Sydney
Ray Nelson
Glen Eden
Porja
St. John’s Church of England
A. E. White
Forbes Lodge
Gro
W. J. Thomson
A. G. Jones
Bonds Strengthen Ties In War Bond Drive
In a wartime appeal authorities urged Australians and Americans to further unite their efforts in the Pacific by purchasing additional war bonds. The call emphasized the shared sacrifice and reinforced allied resolve as citizens invest to support the war effort.
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Australia
United States
Forbes War Time Notices and Local Families Overview
Forbes residents connected to military service and homefront life figure prominently. The piece lists visits, illnesses, leaves, engagements, marriages, and births among locals such as Miss Thelma Hill, Mr. Cecil Bourke, Mrs. J. Maxwell, Miss Lorraine Browne, and many others, plus updates on soldiers like Private Jack Ranse and Lieut Ronald Watts. It also notes hospitalizations, a pneumonia patient at Gromble private hospital, and travel plans to Sydney, Parkes, and Canowindra.
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Thelma Hill
Lachlan Street
Cecil Bourke
Forbes
J. Maxwell
Wombat Street
Temora
Rosemary
George McPhillamy
W. Brown
Neutral Bay
T. Micehelson
Hilda Street
Brown
Mira
J. Emmett
Ronald Austin Watts
Percy Watts
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Russia
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A. D. Hl, Nelson
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Purrand Street
Wentworth
Roseville
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Ben
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Mire
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Patricia Breen
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Clement Street
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Katoomba
Jack Ranse
Owert Stanley Range
Mr. Hay
North Bull
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Yuma
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Cpl. Buckley
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Walter Thomson
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Allen
Ron Penfold
Porbes
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Jar
Bie
Rita Treanor
Miss Treanor
Mias Angels
Cutcliffe
J. Cutcliffe
Bandon
Sr. Josephs Church
Grangs
Kevin Patrick Mullen
eKee Betty
Amule
Jim Barton
William Street
H. Pyne
Park Street
Jack Pyne
Cowra
Post Office
Qoogee
Annie Lew
Robert Lew
Hamilton
Lew
Jelbart
Western District
Alfred Jelbart
Mersara
James
Peak Hill
Edovand
John
Aledown
Allstar
Lucy Wente
Hurstville
Harry Phillips
M. Tenia Eee Aetreat
Milas Shirley
All Balns
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Phillipe Caves
Bydney
Jock
Alec
Jack
Middle East
Harry Hogan
Wellington
Mickey
Harry
Mim Dore Bassett
J. B. Bassett
Tealdenta
West Australia
Miss Bassett
A W AB
Liverpool
Lucy
W Raaf
Don
RAAF
Missen Jones
Joan Howe
Wombat
Paul Dunn
Jim Dunn
Parrand Street
Paul Hee Zum
Lek Meng
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