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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1943
Page
3
A long sequence of partial names and initials appears, listing numerous individuals such as McGuire McDade Newham Spencer Nicholls Seymour Tompsett O Neill and others. The fragment resembles a roster or index from a historical page with varied surname spellings and initials, lacking clear context or events.
Quandialla residents report a reconstituted Patriotic and War Fund with new officers and a strong committee. The Quandialla Hell hosted a public meeting but attendance was light as plans were laid for fundraising and organizational rules creation.
Caragabal residents report several travel and family updates. Mrs Don Austin and her niece returned to Sydney. Mr Lamb left Monday to begin duties at the school. Mr and Mrs Sullivan journeyed to Sydney for three weeks. Local schoolchildren resume classes after vacation. Mr J Bruce and Mrs Bruce from Porbes visit, with Bruce relieving Sullivan at John Meragher & Co. store. Two letters from prisoner of war Jim, in Japan, say he is well. Bill Death informs of son Berg Ernie Death killed in action. Ernie a gunner in the Air Force recently posted to New Zealand. Red Cross meets plan a children’s fancy dress ball in November and a Christmas hamper drive with £50 War Bond investment. A social party and dance at Caragabal Hall features Miss Doreen Brice, Mr and Mrs Austin, and T Malloy. prizes to Mrs Goel, Miss Nelan, and Mr Donall. Church of England committee hosts street stall. funds raised noted.
Plant breeders over twenty years pursue a perfect pea variety maturing uniformly for canning. Early Winsconsin sorts show promise for high quality canned peas. A six hour harvest window yields superior product, with Australia already expanding a green pea industry postwar under Commonwealth support and imported machines and seeds to establish the industry.
A severe thunderstorm hit Bedgerabong on Saturday morning with heavy rain and slick roads hindering travel. The period brought fluctuating showers, cold nights, and a frost, while residents awaited council road improvements and reported a mild influenza outbreak. Stan King’s prisoner of war note brought welcome relief. Local schools reopened and Dorothy Rodgerson topped her class as social events and fundraisers continued.
Minister for Land informs the Advocate that 288 blocks in the snow belt design are ready and will be released as new leases and permissive occupancies by tender at the Department of Lands in Sydney, closing 4 p.m. Monday 4 October. Details and forms available from Crown Land Agents in Bombala, Cooma, Cootamundra, Crookwell, Narrandera, Coonamble, Tumbarumba, Tumut, and district surveyors in Dubbo, Forbes, Hoy, Goulburn and Wagga Wagga, plus the Information Bureau, Sydney. The lands attract wide interest from urban and rural buyers seeking summer country allocations.
Morne Fol of Vinees is mentioned in a fragmented note alongside urging to wake up a liver bile. The legible text is sparse and lacks clear event or context.
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