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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1942

Page

3

Plain and Fancy Dress Ball at Caragabal

A juvenile ball at Caragabal Garagebdal Hall aimed to raise war funds drew many plain and fancy frocks. MLA Mr Dickinson opened the event, with local teachers and officials presenting prizes to top entrants in Tiny-Tone, Boys, Girls, and other categories.

Garagebdal Hall Dickinson Lamb A. Jones Mr. Dickinson Mra. OG. Death Mra. J. Taylor Mre. M Sullivan Oagane J. Maslin Mra. McNickle B. Pratt Prizrwinners Tiny-Tone Girlk Marlen Towns May Warden Bruce Tayo Bill Grogan Delma Wakefield Margaret Matthews Palry Pointer Girle Marlen Wakefeld Jorn Maley Boyn Minon Cartwright Dewk

Juvenile ball a lively but less crowded community event

The Bedgerabong Friday night juvenile ball drew many families though turnout was lower than past years. The Fortes Serenaders supplied music and many costumes appeared, with children and youngsters active in dancing and games while local reports note weather mild, insects and harvest concerns, and a wartime community drive with children collecting rubber, paper, and camouflage nets for Forbes depot.

Fortes Alan Brown Tommy Atkins Elaine Brown John Brown Barry Boulton Eliabeth Crotty Isabel Pield Noel Field Nell Hodges Mounted Follee Norman Hodges Heather Peasley Leslie Peasley Mane Peasy Mildred Piercy Ati Warren Straney William Peasley Tot Howe

Monwinga Bush Fire Brigade Meeting Finances and Cooperation

A Monwinga Bush Fire Brigade meeting at Hardwood Bridge on Sunday 18th inst addressed lieutenant name corrections, petrol ration allocations for stock and fire breaks, and urged cooperation with adjoining brigades. An account was to be opened at Commonwealth Bank Yarraban with officers empowered to draw.

Monworga Monwinga Bush Sunrday Warr'sn McLeary T. Meme Herbert Commonwealth Bank Yarraban

Standardisation drive for footwear in Atbirilin announced

Federal Controller of leather and footwear J. Rosevear announced steps toward standardising leather for footwear after revealing shoddy leather in women and children's shoes on the market. He warned that the Commission’s per person cap would be respected once leather quality is ensured.

Atbirilin J. 8. Rowveer MHLRJ Roseve

Quandialla Succour for Soldiers Family

Quandialla residents rally for returning servicemen and their families. Mr and Mrs W Addison and others welcomed relatives home from long absences, while WAAFs call up sawfare. Community donations of 47 pounds supported bereaved families. local fundraising and a successful cattle sale at Cootamundra raised 16 pounds for farm income.

Quandialla Mics Yg. W. Addersor Afr Anderson Under Mills Parkes Mia K. MacDonald Waafs J. Martin Mir Mir HJ. Ginclalf Cootamundra L. MN. Penfold Glenwoon Quandial

Mr D J Bono to Visit Forbes on Wednesday

Mr D J Bono FLO London will visit Forbes on Wednesday in May with appointments available if desired. Knapton's Pharmacy Consulting Rooms Vandenberg Hotel are among locations involved.

THE Union Trustee Company OF Australia Ltd Vic O'Connell Street Sydney Nsw Henry Braddon Kbe Colin A. Sinclair Graham Waddell James Kidd A E Heath Robert Wilson J. G Shipway Frank Laura D. J. Bono FLO London Forbes Knapton's Pharmacy Vandenberg Hotel

Why Sugar Rationing Sparks Debate and Confusion

The article discusses the reasons behind sugar rationing lasting about fifteen years. It notes a one hour’s grind gesture and a 75 mum measure, with a belief that a belt piece consumes ITM pounds of sugar, enough to supply a family’s rations for four years, and mentions a held item here for some years.

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