Wild Flower Show Fundraiser in Wartime Britain
A community letter praising cheer and resilience amid wartime shortages outlines fundraisers for the Patriotic Fund and Red Cross. It notes a Lady Strickland speech, military band performances, and French contributions of instruments to soldiers, with a focus on raising morale and funds through flowers, fashion notes, and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wits
Avery
Patriotic Fund
Dickon
Fub
Prkwick
Bavit Copperfielda
Oriver
Smekes
Gente Porad
Dolly Vordans
Aigre
Dulele Beamer
Rafeain
Sydney
Strickland
Strickiond
M. Chayet
Aldrens
Australia
Anthor
Klnha
Trance
F Uyanla
Servia
Hurty Shoorm
Banda
Forbes Red Cross Fund Contributors Listed In Full
Miss Richardson honors secretary lists a long roster of donors with amounts ranging from 1 shilling to several pounds, totaling 286 pounds 5 shillings for the Forbes Red Cross Fund collection. The record notes badge collections by Miss Richards and by local children Molly Kadalle and Gladys Hosway, with the final sum shown as 286 pounds 5 shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Richardson
Forbes Red Cross Fund
A. J . Baldock
Mlse Harrison
Mim Fraser
Hy Biliott
P. Bray
Mise Darley Bias
Delohery
Miss Singletom
Sige Mitchell
Sige Mitchell 5/-, Mrss Thomon
Miller
Man Fielder
Coleman
C. R. Thomson
Miss Kelly
Fowler U
Goddard
Twogood
Pokurty
Mies Biente
Ashcraft
Mestone
Mr Kinnily
Longmuir
Brownhill
Ab Coon
Mra Lee
Caldwell
Mra Whitford G
Mew Baller
Mra Ridley
Mra bsSimonis
Brodurteke
Mopmith
Po Hetuke
Chora
Mies Buibbard Iie
Dowling L
Baetinn
D. Nicolas
Mra
Nicolas U
Garling
P. Kenny
Moe Maria
Anderson
Forster
Shehan
Lloyd
Sansom
Hugh
Bailey
A. Patterson
Maloy
Gillard
Sewar
Mre M'Mahon
Buimipt
Darty
Mra Bates
Peassey
Loxley ii
Sirs Robinson
A. Flask
Good Jet
D. Hansard
Miss Lawler
Black
Mr Tooth
Mr Walker
W. Morris
Mr Field
Hansard
Hogan
Cumming
B. White
Me Williams
Mre Booth
Mies Rogerson
Mra Tough
Ass R. Watts
Whatley
F. Gaughn
Me Riley Gil
Matterson
Scott Wi
Mr Black
Glynm
Commord
R. Caleman
C. Brown
Miss van Borsum
Mre Venables
Sam
G. Weaver
Brown
F Blac
W Jones
E, Robinson
Larke
Mise Garnney
Mise Kilpatrick
Mise Hitchin
Cascadensis
W. Ror Sue
J.D. Low
M. Duam
Fred Wood
Mix D
Moloney
Aik
G. M Allisom
Fred
Aion
Smith
G. P. Spice
Priond
W. Anderson
Mire Brophy
W. Ryan
Men Pymont
Beary
Dint Leslie
Sweet HL
Brooke
Late Fie
R. Thomas
Pehwwr
Benson
Mr A
Maldock
Mr Kilmen
Mew Rawlins
Mies Blanche
Leo Reymond
Mra Hammon
Miss Gatway
Creer
Calder
Mime Richards
Molly Kadalle
Gladys Hosway
Economic benefits motive power on industry and ships
The article extols motive power's impact across industries and transport. It highlights steam engines and boilers as dominant, notes wood supply in Australia, praises steam plant benefits for dairy farms, and mentions oil engines like Crossley and Standard as reliable, alongside the reputation of their manufacturers and naval usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Bolter Wit Horn
Baing
Coll
Commonwealth
Tome
Standard Company
Marius Eneidis
Wangh d Josephson
General Englacery
Sydney
Special Value Furniture Sale Notice
Spend a few minutes show week at Spend a Few Minutes Show Week. Inspect latest ironmongery crockery glassware furniture and bedding. Special value in beds and mattresses with low old prices. Wood furniture treated to prevent warping. Linoleum, hearth rugs, mats and blinds offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towlst
Betting Trends Highlight Spring Handicap Favorites
In early March wagering for the Spring Handicap unsettled, with First Princelyte and Bosan as top favorites. Royal Laddie and numerous runners such as Bethren, Gigan dra, Porbisl, and Tuunter drew strong support while high-stakes bets and a near 7000 pound pool influenced late odds. Woorak emerged as a standout favorite for the Derby after Chelmsford Stakes wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pantwinck
Rom Bethren
Enna
Country Show Fixtures for September 22 and 2d
Country show schedule lists fixtures at Murrumburrah Canowindra Jugowre and Weat Wyatong Yass OctBMR asa West Wyalong and Goolagong with events across three days in September. The notice compiles diverse locations to guide exhibitors and attendees in rural centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrumburrah
Canowindra
Jugowre
Fixtures list for regional rugby in 1947 to 1948
Regional schedule items include Cowra in September 1947 and 18, Ingowra in October, Goolagong in November, and Kiambone Park on November 12.
Grey Hair Roy Bab Brougtt Ttsalrdine Jar
Fragmented OCR text references a Siena Inn and a vague scene with names and places. The readable parts suggest a bulletin style mention of a person, a location, and scattered dialogue about events. No clear narrative or outcome emerges from the garbled source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Siena
Rene Fee
Forbes Advocate circulation exceeds rivals says proprietor
Advertisers are invited to verify the claim that The Forbes Advocate has the largest circulation in Forbes, exceeding the combined reach of the other two papers, per owner Q W Browmeill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Advocate
Forbes
Env
New Gasfitting Business Announces Opening in Forbes
A newly licensed gasfitting venture announces its start in Forbes at 10 premises on Cemplar Street. Owner Mr J J Gunn provides inverted burners incl. incandescent mantles and inverted mantles with full gas fittings display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butine
Forbes
J.J. Gunn
Dressing Correctly Reflects Judgment Not Vanity
A brief meditation notes that dressing well signals discernment between appearance and substance. It asserts that proper attire does not imply vanity nor compel excess, and highlights that men often show the ability to distinguish genuine value from false show.
Es Maguire Tailored Suits Best in Style and Fit
Es Maguire offers tailored suits and ladies tailoring with emphasis on quality workmanship. The shop markets itself as providing the best in style, fit, and craftsmanship for discerning customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ES Maguire
The Git Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited
The Git Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited lists its head office at 85 Pitt Street Sydney with Thomas Hughes as chairman and Robert Kerr as manager. Financials show capital of 237,500 and reserves of 0,960 with a balance carried forward of 19,884. funds in hand 17,133 and total security 830,633. Homesteads and crops insured at low rates across all classes of risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fata
Travel stock entry notice at Carrawobitty station
Ed Weaver and G Patterson require all traveling stock entering either Carrawobitty or Bogabigal rung to notify at the heal station Carrawobitty. Telephone 125 Forbes. management by OrWeld B Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrawobitty
Bogabigal
Heal Station
Forbes
Orweld B. Patterson
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