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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1945
Page
1
The council discussed a public reception for returning POWs and the town would entertain them with a suitable welcome. Mayor and Alderman Webb raised questions about timing and costs, while the meeting approved composing a plan to honor those released. Other districts noted relatives spared by the war and local names connected to the relief effort were mentioned.
Mrs Martha R Loxley Forbes lve an aged resident died last week in the district after a long illness. She was the widow of Henry Loxley and leaves four children. Funeral was held Wednesday at the Methodist church and grave services were conducted at incall cemetery with burial rites.
Morgan Williams AlThoweh died at age 49 after residing with his caregiver Mrs Ho Stanley Porsenna. A funeral service was held at St Andrew's Church and burial followed in the Presbyterian Cemetery, conducted by Rev. Brooks of the Methodist church.
Western superintendent Mr B Blbourne will address a meeting after the Porbea War Loan Committee session in Council Chambers on Friday. The Powrth Victory Loan opened September 26 and will close on December 1 with £85,000 raised at Woods' Great Peppermint Cure noted in casual ad copy.
W R Bathgate faces trial as Crown witnesses clash over the fatal Fitzgerald Bridge shooting. Prosecution paints Walter Coatsworth as a perjurer while witnesses recount events from the murder night, including Bathgate’s alleged threats and the involvement of Andrew Leonard and others.
Air Disarmament Wings operate in Germany Belgium Ventmark Holland and Norway to disarm Luftwaffe assets and neutralize equipment. They segregate usable matériel and destroy dangerous items while under Allied authority 6000 German Air Force personnel occupy their bases under supervision. A wing disposed of German teendiary and HWE bombs with phosphorus and WE fused together for first time.
The Spooner Oval turf wicket project moves forward after a deputation from the Forbes Cricket Association urged the council to grade and remove grass from South Circle Park and Halpin’s Flat. The association pledged 25 pounds to fund wicket preparation and top dressing materials, with ongoing watering and turf maintenance to be carried through the season.
The agricultural field days organized by the County Agricultural Bureau featured lucerne and pasture plots, contour furrows, improved pastures, and clover experiments. A post mortem on a sheep was conducted by the District Stock Inspector. Speakers included Mr Moody and Mr Powell with Mr Jones and Mr Rose handling duties. Details to follow in a later issue.
In a tender moment Peter admits love to Janet as they dance. Janet, amused and swooning, notes his charming lines and asks him to stay. He claims youth at 23 though she teases him, then recalls their wedding night and fondly recalls their early affection.
Fragments describe Creme Charmosan Cipraselons and related beauty creams. Mentions jars and tubes sold widely. No clear dates or events, but signals broad distribution and consumer interest.
Mr and Mrs H Palegsi of Caringa Forbes Road Oro received word their son Pie John Palace prisoner of war in Thailand died of wounds. He served in the 7th Division and his death was officially recorded. A town hall ceremony was held at half mast on Saturday and Sunday in his honor.
The piece extols natural laws, noting daily bowel movement as essential for health. It links neglect to headaches fatigue and rheumatism, and promotes Dr Morse Indore Root Pills as an effective household remedy widely trusted for centuries.
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