Forbes P A H Association Hearing 1944 Show Plans
The Forbes P A H Association considers a list of suggestions for an autumn show and wool exhibits and calls for public input by December 15. A proposal to amalgamate with another group is discussed, with a subcommittee to prepare preliminary investigations. Secretary position set with minimum salary and applications sought.
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Sidiog
Duron
Ufe Magbership
Wie
Tonguiness
Edverlennett
Cor Portson
Association
Fac
Melam McPaillamy
A & Moactn
C. Dunlop
Universal Saturday Half Holiday Proposed in Parliament
Legislation to provide a universal Saturday half holiday was approved during the week by the Cabinet. The measure will bring a Saturday rest period in line with other country centers and be observed nationwide.
Roll of Honour for Forbes family after wartime loss
Sincere sympathy extends to Mr and Mrs Aired George Willding of Prince Street Forbes and family after the death of their son Pte Lindsay Hoy Wilding, long a prisoner of war since Singapore. Army minister confirms death date July 2 1942, no word on the cause. The couple also have Cpl Norman Wilding and Alfred Walter Wilding among four sons who served, including Kenneth who took part in Balikpapan landing and is returning from discharge in Sydney.
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Aired George Willding
Prince Streel
Forbes
Pte
Ludsay Hoy Wilding
Singapore
Willding Ho
Sete
Port Moresby
Carosar
Willding
Cpl
Norman
Atogether Mr
Mra. Wilding
Alfred Walter
Greece
Crete
Sydney
Borneo
Kenneth
Balik Papa
Autumn Show Proposal Sparks Debate Among For bc PA and Ef Association
A zigzag discussion unfolds on shifting the Autumn Show at Forbes to boost exhibit quality. Mir F Harrin proposes moving displays to favorable pavilions, while critics argue a spring event better showcases Lachlan Valley productivity and avoids damp, low turnout outcomes.
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Forbes PA
Mir F. Harrin
Kolorest
Forbes
Forbes Aero Club Reformed At Public Meeting
At a public meeting Wednesday Forbes Aero Club was reformed with B J Clifton as president and a goal to raise £1000 to buy a plane. Walter J. Bury of Forkes Aero Club outlined hopes for collaboration while plans to train young men at reasonable costs were discussed.
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Forbes Aero Club
B. J. Clifton
Aldo Hawking
Utes
Walter J. Bury
Forkes Aero Club
Ani Jia
Forbes
Burch
Benedit
Weat
Parkes
Narroming
Tech
Upen
BJ. OliMon
Ute
Forbes and
Te Mainetenance
Glifton
H. J. Gibson
G. L Young
J. F Williams
J. Sanderson
WIL & Committee of
Percens TL
Jerry’s Best Dominates Field In Local Showdown
Faint readable lines show Jerry’s Best defeating Leach’s Charming Minds in a close finish. The article notes multiple wins for Jerry’s Best and mentions local handlers and judges. Strong entities include Jerry’s Best, Leach, Charming Minds, Hoddy, and Hoddy’s.
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Dames Parsiow
Jerry
Hiving
Sheater
Minda Jery— Omitin
Aiter Leach
Jack Hoddy
Ong
Couidato Ant Cessna
Liebes
Forbes Boy Wins Military Medal
A Forbes youth earns a military medal as nations face loan and pension strains. The article notes low subscriptions to Victory Loans, wartime pay deferrals, and government costs for reintegrating veterans, urging readers to buy bonds to support returning service personnel.
Buy Sell Report From Winchcombe Sale
District wool sale notes secured at Winchcombe with buyers including J Whitmill Parkes and Hewitt Tottenham. Prices quoted for wethers, ewes, crossbreds, and broken fleeces across multiple buyers. Names such as Forbes Kopke Gewper Wallice and others appear with varied bid values and lots.
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Winchcombe Carson
J. Whitmill
Parkes Ewen
Eid
Lie
Wethers
Howwets
Brelt
Hewitt
Tottenham
Ewer Igid
Hoegets
W. Green
Forbes
ML Kopke Forbes
J. Kuurkee
Parbes
J. Gewper
Parks
J Wallice G& Sor
Gatin
Comeback
Parkes Races Contact Wins Double in Amateur Hour
Bobby Guinn of Forbes wins two races at Parkes Amateur Hour amid a weak field and small attendance. He outpaces rivals in the principal race, while a later event features Loreal Tall and Silent Tat. The week’s broadcasts add coverage of the Go Cult Cup and Miying Hanelioap event with Ken Howard over 2K.
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Bobby Guinn
Forbes
Forbes Jm Gen
Mian Fann
Bulock
Yoralat
Inter Woa
Condobella J.C
Mme Gap
Ken Howard
Parkes
Bobby
Uiat
Loreal
Lorchatall
Wingield
Wingfield
Miying Hanelioap
Tomean Se Ivory
Municipal Council Announces Typhoid Immunization Campaign
The Porbys Municipal Council announces a community immunization drive against diphtheria. A preliminary test and the main immunization event are planned at the Town Hall on Tuesday October 30 at 2 40 pm. Further details are not provided in the notice.
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Ty Tilt Iktue
Porbys
Mmother Immmuniaation
Agminat Dlph
Yheria
Thie Pier
Tuesaday
Forbes boy wins Military Medal for Bougainville bravery
Lance Corporal Gordon Bentick of Forbes is awarded the Military Medal for conspicuous bravery on Bougainville. He rushed to aid a wounded man under fire, kept his Bren gun firing for four hours, and led a patrol the next day though he was gravely wounded. His parents, Mr and Mrs Benjo Bentick of Union Street, heard the news on the wireless.
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Forbes
Lance Corp
Gordon Bentick
Bougainville
Ben- Jo Bentick
Union Street
Bantiek
Conkbuurd
Duruip
Lourd
Chardon Hetick
Bentick
Min
Bren Gunners PLC
Bentiak
Bill White
Kingsford
District cricket match line breaks create unclear standings
In a district cricket context players Monger Carroll Leddy Marinte Bipson Green McKinnon Monger Trotman Batley compete across venues Portes W hengrove Laurence Thomas St Laurence Forbes. The fragmentary record lists bowlers and batsmen from multiple teams with unclear results and locations.
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Monger
Cornpabal
Carroll
G'gong
Leddy
Marinte
Wi Bipson
T. Green
Portes No
Elliott
Hengrove
D. McKinnon
Laurence
Thomas St Laurence
A. Monger
J. Trotman
T. Batley
Forbes
Olympic Pool opens with steady early attendance
Forbes Olympic Pool opened last Saturday and drew satisfactory crowds for the season. Attendance rose from over six hundred on Sunday to about five dozen on Monday a public holiday and further fluctuated through Tuesday and Wednesday as warmer weather increased interest. Pool management reported good water clarity and smooth operation, with picnic parties and boating at the venue seen as popular future trends.
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vnroUug
Smith
Outlook for crops shows poor early season prospects
Weather notes report 44 inches of rainfall in Forbes district across four days in September and only light showers recently. Wheat drought wilted without rain, late maturing crops hindered by wind and dryness, though a brief shower on Wednesday failed to register. Moderate warmth and improving conditions noted but overall crop prospects remain weak.
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Forbes
Pyten Reseuery
Divorce Suit and Desertion Allegations in Sydney Court
Mire Leo Bote Barbary Clark seeks relief from George Clark in Sydney Divorce Court. The plaintiff claims constructive desertion after years of abuse including threats to shoot and knife attacks, noting a 1930 knife incident and continued separation since then.
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Leo- Bote Barbary Clark
Guthot
Devonshire Street
Sydney
Deeren Nls
George Clark
Clare
Forbes
Mayoral Minute on Lachlan Street Land Sale for Nursery
The Mayor reports council minutes about a land site at Lachlan Street for a Day Nursery. Waugh & Josephson Ltd of Sydney weighed Portes land options, offered £500, sought a one week option with a £100 cheque, and a Forbes employee returned for the new enterprise.
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Ald M. BD. Guon
Lachlan Street
Ant Memara, Waugh & Josephson Piy., Ltd
Machinery Manufacturers
Sydney
Portes
Rankin and
Qrenfell Streets
Counci
M. &. Atwill
Eee
B. A. Porter
Glilted Porbes
Tito
Saction Pd Browne
Thit
Jemalong Council
Hhea
Forbes
Hat Draw Names Local Government Zone Two Candidates
The Cowra Guardian reports last week’s draw from the hat to decide the Local Government representative for Zone 2 on the committee. Forbes Municipal Council and Jemalong Shire Council nominees were drawn with the Cowra president and secretary of Jemalong Shire Council involved.
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Cowra
Wangoola Shire
Ole
Gr. Griffith
Forbes Municipal Council
Jemalong Shire
Forbes Court House
Secnetary Oes Bee
Ceeland
Jemalong Bhirg Council
Sydney
Young and
Grenfell Muncipal
Bur- Shire
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Linthay Roy Willding
Saratoga
Puget Sun
Navy
Iwo Cima
Hve
Forbes P.A. & H. Assn
Herrg
Hull
Caup Hill
Wade Maer
Cabet
Jong
J. Girot
Bny
HNL
Lachlan Valley
Mr. Cabot
Meares
Heath
Heer
Neil
Audi
Gellbiera
Commonwealth Disposals Commission
Capes
Commonwealth
Uney
H Wre
Mir
J. P Green
Helpftul
Forbes Club
Mke
Pla
Chao E Ccoupier
Rome
Australia
Itrict Woek Sales
Malvern
Bruce Small, Pty., Ltd
Rankin Street, Forbes
Parkes Races
Bobby Gunn
Htheria
Forbes Olympic
Advocate
Gains Freedom
Melle Aampert
Green Mterwdith
Sal Brosdrant
Waugh & Josephson’s Enterprise
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