Union Remarks Stir Hospital Debates Over Six Hour Day
At Forbes Hospital district meeting last Friday the Six Hour Day sports plan for October 23 was discussed to aid the hospital. President H. K. Ford said unions had agreed to the date, with proceeds split between ambulance and Trades and Labor Council funds. Directors were invited to cooperate at a subsequent meeting. The discussion touched on pay conditions and hospital staff welfare, recalling previous board actions to improve nurses’ pay and conditions.
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Forbes District Hospital
H. K. Ford
Trades and Labor Council
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Believed Killed Flying Officer John C Low in Normandy
Mrs FE Low of Clement Street Forbes received news that her son Flying Officer John Charles Low was missing over France during the Normandy invasion. An Air Ministry notice confirms he is now believed to have died, with German information suggesting he fell near Corenlan. Low was a popular cricketer and golfer, enlisted three years ago, and married in England on May 16 to Frances Roberts. The Forbes town hall flag was flown at half mast in his memory.
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England
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Frances Roberts
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Unions at Center as Ambulance Board Debates Honor
The board and members including Mr Mario and Dir Ford clash over hospital ambulance funding and labor rights. They defend workers, argue over Eight Hour Day versus Six Hour Day, and pledge to support the hospital’s future while avoiding disrepute. Continued on page
Sydney performer Mira to stay awhile with husband
Mira. W.T. Glichriat of Sydney was late for last week's show and Shila raced. she will remain for some time with her husband before returning to her family in the city. ALP special meeting, town hall laden room, next Friday night at 8 p.m. J Hartcher, secretary.
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Mira. W.T. Glichriat
Sydney
Shila
P.m
J. Hartcher
Allied Forces Advance Across Western Europe Report
Swedish dispatch notes American troops reaching Perl near Luxembourg border and fighting inside Germany with no official confirmation. British columns join Allied units in Belgium and Holland in the final push to liberate the Low Countries. Belgium prepares to return home. Mons, La Boulogne and Thionville area reports of German withdrawals and resumed fighting. Red Army occupies north bank of Danube near Bucharest. Moscow outlines armistice terms demanding Germany break relations and Russian forces withdrawal. Fighting with the Russians and Finns reportedly ends today.
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Brussels
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De Witts Pills End Pain Claims Recounted
A fragmented testimonial extols De Witts Pills as a remedy for kidney trouble and backache. The letter from Mrs. M M asserts months of prostration followed by relief after taking the pills, with promotional language urging broad efficacy and health restoration.
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de Witt
Pais
Air raids widen in Davao and Philippines front
General MacArthur's communique reports a major air attack on Davao Island and other targets in the Philippines. Liberators dropped about 100 tons of bombs over Japanese airfields, facing heavy anti aircraft fire and returning home safely. Japanese losses include several aircraft shot down and destroyed targets.
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Terras
General MacArthur
South-West Pacific
Davao Island
Philippines
MacArthur
Philippine
Davao
For Forbes District Hospital Six Hour Day Sports
A big Six Hour Day carnival planned in Forbes for Monday October 23 aims to raise funds for Forbes District Hospital and the District Ambulance and Labor Council. A monster sports procession will lead into trotting, athletic and novelty events plus a ball at night. Local hospital and ambulance committees, town officials, and business groups endorse the event, with plans for government attendance and a public holiday.
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Forbes District Hospital
District Ambulance and
Labor Council
Forbes
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