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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 11, 1942
Page
2
The article notes TLMLS Shropshire given to Australia by Britain as a sister ship to a referenced vessel. It lists armament including AA guns 14 emailer guns four Ziis, torpedo tubes, and a displacement near THO jonas with dimensions 051L by GSTs by 204rt, reflecting incomplete OCR data.
A Sydney farm and mercantile conference revealed sharp practices against western consignors. Delegates threatened action, including street protests, to curb rogueries as misuse of market channels and forged wires were detailed.
The marriage of Supper Heginnd Bullock to Mrs Euma Rowen was celebrated at 6 5 Michael and Johns Cathedral Bathurst. The bride wore a delicate model frock with matching accessories and carried a gardenia bouquet. Father Sullivay officiated. The reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple departed for a honeymoon at Katoomba.
The Royal Australian Navy plans rename a Gift Cruiser Canberra with an RAN crew. It will join the Australian squadron and soon be assigned to a new battle. Ministers say overseas delivery crews may be sent, a practice once used for Hobart and Perth. The government signals replacing ships lost in the war when shipyards can build them.
Local Lands Department official Mr W Frith leaves on annual leave to visit relatives in Newcastle. Mrs Goggin and daughter Isle return from Canberra. Miss Zor Martin holidays in Forbes with her parents. Mrs Wentworth returns to Sydney after visiting sister Miss Robinson in Brentwood hospital. Mrs G Styles and daughter Gloria back from vacation with Mr A Leckie. Mr and Mrs Charles Toner lodge at Australia Hotel. Toner once owned Peachgrove orchard in Forbes. Mr Mick Ryan returns to Pour Corners after visiting his wife and newborn son. teacher Mrs Ryan stays with her father. Mothers and wives of boys in Malaya meet at Mrs W A Baker’s Camp Hill home. second meeting planned at CWA Room, Lachlan Street. Master Kenneth Sullivan returns from holidays with Marist Brothers College. Sgt Lea Smith returns to RAAF base. Mrs Smith hospitalized. Mrs Breaden and family announce birth of daughter at Grownree Hospital. Dorothy Wood is now Mrs Breaden. Agnes Ann Wher dies in a private hospital in Waverley, Sydney.
A collage of Forbes district notices includes Darcy visiting town on a six visit, Mrs Rowan welcoming a daughter at Brentwood private hospital, Sapper Bailey rejoining his unit, and various health, travel, and engagement updates. Community members, service personnel, and family milestones weave through the week.
Senator RB Keane, Minister for Custom, denounces rumors of a soap shortage as dangerous panic buying. He warns against speculation and asserts soap rationing has never been proposed. He urges responsible reporting and action against subversives spreading the chatter.
The Minister for Land, Mr. Tully, spoke at soldier settlers meetings in Young district about a new land tax on large estates. Properties up to £15,000 would be largely exempt, while estates valued at £100,000 or more would face heavy levies. Revenue would fund land development and aid small farmers to improve properties and enable closer settlement.
The CWA Hall Parkes hosted a farewell dinner for Squadron Leader J L Whyts former Commanding Officer of the Air Navigation School Brézier officers and non coms present. Mrs J McGrath of Grenfell Street led a farewell group with her family among attendees.
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