Queen of Sport Contest Notes Delayed Closing Date
The Queens Patriotic Queen Competition moves its closing date to September 21 due to federal elections and Town Hall polling. A dance will wind up the event at the Town Hall with trophies of equal value for each candidate. A card party at Forbes Bowling Club and an American mined doubles tennis tournament at Nelson Park Club are also announced.
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Forbes Bowling Club
Lachlan Street
Flo Lawler
Wilert
Nelson Park Club
Queen of Sport
War Veterans Art Union drives support for ex servicemen
Australia calls for funds to sustain War Veterans Homes at Nusrabeen and La Perouse while anticipating future need for the new generation of Diggers. Chairman W A Oldfield urges purchases of tickets at 1d each or 1s per book, to be returned before September 20 to the War Veterans Art Union, 14 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
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Australia
Nusrabeen
la Perouse
War Veterans’ Art Union
Art Union
W. A
Bart) Oldfield
Castlereagh Street
Sydney
Seed Wheat Retention Policy In Australia
The Australian Wheat Board plans to reform in country districts to retain as much wheat as possible for send purposes. Growers may hold wheat on farms for a week or two while awaiting state arrangements. The board may waive a one penny per bushel dockage on wheat received after August if farmers cooperate. Some reserves are kept in safe districts but may not cover all needs if weather worsens.
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Australian Wheat Board
Col Halberrow
Bolborrow
Dore Broughton
Utter
Gibralt Tor
Gibraltar
Dora S
England
Hitler
Choral Festival to Unite Presbyterian and Methodist Choirs
A hundred children from Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday schools train under Rex D. Mengies and Harold Jennings. Next Sunday they sing at Portes Presbyterian Church under Rev. H Stanley Parsons, then at the Methodist Church with a fifty-child kindergarten choir, in a joint service praised as a unique Forbes church event promoting fellowship and good will among congregations.
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Rex D. Mengies
Harold Jennings
Portes Presbyterian Church
H Btanley Parsons
Methodist Church
Neves Airch
Parbes
Ife
Good Fellowship
Chiris Tom
Forbes
Echo of a Lachlan cod tall tale in Parkes paper
The Parkes Post recites a tall yarn about a big Lachlan fish and a clever bird tale. It mocks grand claims and likens the anglers to storied liars, praising the rival as a prince of liars in a lighthearted bezant of local humor.
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Bundaburra
Parkes
Chmoplon Post
Federal Elections Calare Electorate Candidates
The Calare electorate lists candidates including Mr Roberts withdrawing and independents Mr Les Loewenthal of Nashdale and Mr Jack Breen of G Tumrt Town. Labor backs Mr Jack Breen while Lang Labor backs Mr Holsa Parkes and UOP with UAP support backs Mr Hodby Conddabolin solicitor.
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BL Bredier
Bawuirsk Owsleasian
Les. Loewenthal
Orchardiat
Nashdale
Jack Breen
G@tumrt Town
Labor
Curtin
Jack Holsa
Parkes
Lang Labor
Hodby
U.O.P. Canglidates
UAP
Feeding of Dairy Cows and Balanced Rations
The article emphasizes dairy cow feeding must be balanced and appetising, and prepared with cost in mind. It introduces the Rananon FB Smcaphilon chainadle tren and notes its association with the Department of Agriculture in Sydney.
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Department of Agriculture
G.P
Sydney
Industrial displays dominate Forbes fair with motor and farm gear
The Forbes PA and B Association exhibition showcased motor care and agricultural appliances as major features. Exhibits included Modern Motor Way Ltd fleet, Case hay baler improvements, a McCormick-Deering utility truck, Powell Producer Co tractors, and a range of GM and Chevrolet vehicles.
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Forbes Pa, & B. Association
Commercal Vehiedeo
Modern Motor Way Ltd
Messrs
Fsot
Portes
Wills
Powell Gan
Buckman
Powell Producer Co
Lake
Cramp
Pord Co
R. R. Paddisson
General Motors
Messra
Maidment and Son
Chevrelet
Pontiac
Alan Broaden
Malvern Star Cyclea
Billberes
Mosars
Jali Mianagher and Co
Betty
Graater
McKay-M
McKay cii
Sunshine
Masswy
Busacol
Ale
Fim
Higgins
Opaera
Mowry Michell and Co. Parkes
Michell Bay
Three Weeks on a Coal Boat Mire
Miss Belle Malcolm of Melbourne sends from London a July 12 letter detailing a three week voyage from France to England aboard a coal ship. She describes overcrowded holds, meager rations, minimal water, attempts to wash, and evacuation delays at Marseilles and Gibraltar, including danger from submarines and depth charges as the convoy endured severe conditions.
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Blink Bon
Belle Malcolm
Melbourne
London
Nilsa Mialeole
France
Vaikoemmers
England
Liverpool
Weber
Marseilles
Phe
Gibraltar
Wes
Oran
Algmalt
Nares
Admiralty
Repair of Quarry Plant Costs and Overhaul Needs
Electrical report to council notes engine in fair shape but crusher gear shows poor condition needing major overhaul. Locomotive shaft repeated costly repairs. replacement with a new shaft deemed more economical. Estimated cost about 3,000 pounds with supervision by Salie Cagle.
Owing to enemy craft we sailed 400 miles off course at sea
The narrator recalls a perilous Atlantic voyage avoiding German units, enduring rough weather, and maintaining morale. Escorts and aircraft guarded the convoy near the Irish coast as the Mersey approach drew near. On board, Italians attempted to board but were repelled. Among the crew were a Hankow Briton on leave and a Canadian wife, with a sense of British resilience amid hardship.
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Atlantic
Tascar
Irish
Stoke
Mersey
Britain
Riviers
Hankow
China
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J. Sullivan & Son
Basil J. Clifton
Wil
D. J. Bono
Emapton
Ey Canmling
Vandenberg Hotel
Froviding
Methodist
Presbyterian
Big Fish Story
Zane Grey
Shearers
Calare
Mr. Roberts
Wireles
Priouu
Hue Avenue
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Tempelar Street
Houndhold
Alan Breaden
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Phillip
Chrysler
Electrolux
Ir Cent
Orolinson
McCormick-Deer
Iavik
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Bey
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