Fresh Landing in New Guinea in Australian Drive
Allied forces report a push into New Guinea with Finschhafen in Australian hands after attacks near Hopeo where enemy bombers and fighters were shot down. MacArthur says a Japanese assault on shipping was repelled as American air forces claim several enemy losses. In the Solomons, American troops occupy Alawae, destroy a 5000 ton Japanese merchant ship, and sink a 1500 ton freighter while probing Guadalcanal and the Gilberts.
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Finschhafen
New Gunes
Lae
MacArthur
Hopeo
Solomone
Solomons
Alawae
Solomons Sea
Bismarck Sea
Funds For Red Cross Noted At Forbes Branch
Mra M. Green secretary of Forbes branch of the Red Cross Society reports funds from a Bally-hoo held at Wandary. The event benefited the Red Cross by 16614 from Mr and Mrs Meagher’s gardens and bouquets. Mrs Meagher, Forbes’ leading supplier of floral wares, raised 35 guineas in a recent week.
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Mra M. Green
Forbes
Red Cross Sociecy
Wandary
Mra
Meagher
Race Profit From Forbes Meeting Distributed Among Charities
The Forbes Jockey Club reports a net £656 3s 3d from a patriotic race meeting. Comforte Fund Red Cross Bociery and C.O.G.A will share CA 14/ as a result. Balance sheet details show receipts totaling £1068 6d and expenditure of £412 15s 9d, with net proceeds £656 3s 3d. The Jockey Club will use course rent proceeds to improve the track for future meetings.
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Comforte Fund
Red Cross Bociery
C.O.G.A
Forbes
Forbes Jockey Club
Everting
A. Clarenos
A. J. Guthin
Booth
Honitons
WDA
oMfelala
Jockey Club
Shocking Vandalism Strikes Forbey Town
Massive property damage along Battre Street includes two trees cut severely and fences damaged in three residences. A large ornamental tree near King George V Memorial Park was cut through. several pickets and fences were slashed. Mayor and Deputy Mayor, with the council, vow a substantial reward to find and convict the culprits.
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Forbey
Battre Street
Ot Kemet
Ald
Othe Town
National Fitness official tours Forbes facilities
Sir A Ferguson, state organiser of the National Fitness Campaign, visited Forbes at the invitation of the Parents and Citizens Association. He inspected the Olympic pool, bowling green, courts and grounds, promising a report on local facilities and noting the council's role in coordinating fitness efforts and community centers postwar.
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Ntional
A. Ferguson
Forbes
Parents and Cilinens Association
Bocus
Ferrits
Fie
Olf
Perguson
Commonwealth National Fitness Council
Australis
Commonwealth
Whocla
National Fitneay Council
Obituary James Simpson Forbes District resident dies
The death of James Simpson, a Forbes district resident, occurred at the Dis Wet Hospital on Tuesday night after admission last Sunday. He was aged about 66 years, a native of Angle, with no local relatives except a Sydney sister. His brothers Daniel and Henry, printers formerly with Forbes Times, had printing links in Kensington. The funeral, conducted by Mr A G Jones, was held at the Catholic portion of the local cemetery with burial rites by Rev Maxwell.
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Forbes
Mir
Ames Simpson
Rexidey
Sydney
Messrs
Daniel
Henry Bimpoon
Forbes “Times
Mesrs
Wm Brooke & Gone
Kensington
A G. Jones
Parton
Imat Ead Riley
Pather Maxwell
Weddin gForbes: Mackey and Hugh Vincent Sweeney Tie the Knot
The ceremony at St Laurence's Catholic Church featured nuptial mass conducted by Rev. Puther Boylan. The bride wore chantilly lace and embroidered net velvet, entered with her father, and was attended by Kathleen McMahon and Maureen Fur long. The groom's brothers Greg and Lan wee ney supported him. a reception followed with toasts and gifts valued over £100. The couple will reside in Parbes after a honeymoon along the northern rivers.
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Mise
Araula
Mackey
Hugh Vincent Sweeney
St Laurence's Catholic Church
Forbes
Puther Boylan
Chantilly
Sisters of the ‘Corn Shepherd
Ashfield
Mery
Mises Kathleen McMahon
Maureen Furlong
Greg
Lan @weeney
Catholic Schools Association
Sweeney
Parbes
Obituary Notice for Mr. Bidney Ernes Constable of Bedgerabong
Mr S E Constable Bedgerabong and Forbes report the death of Mr Bidney Ernes Constable life long Bedgerabong resident who passed in Forbes District Hospital after a farming accident. He leaves a widow six sons and three daughters with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral from A G Jones Forbes at 2 15 pm today to the Church of England cemetery Bedgerabong with interment at Bedgerabong.
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Bedgerabong
Forbes
Bidney Ernes
Wm. J Consteble
Mesers
Lealie
Deniliquin
Frank
Ken
Sydney
Athol
Porches
Claute
Bedgeratong
Delph
ATF
New Guinea
A. Duncan
Riverstone
Val Hodgen
Dorothy Constable
A. G. Jones
Church of England
Termaint
Forbes District Hospital to Pursue Legal Proceedings Over Patient Fees
At the Forbes District Hospital Board meeting this week, members discussed patients inability to pay fees and resolved to institute legal proceedings to collect amounts owed. The move aims to address unpaid charges and ensure hospital revenue.
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Forbes District Hospital Board
Straying Stock Fined In Forbes Court
Several owners charged with allowing horses to stray on Ourrawobuty reserve and Carrowoblity reserve faced the Forbes Petty Sessions Court yesterday. R Mellion and J Robb represented defendants. fines of £2 plus costs and 13s3d were imposed in multiple cases amid disputes over who owned the animals and who released them. Ernest Brown failed to appear. witnesses described the releases and conversations with local officers.
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St Forbes Fotice
Ineralte
G. W. Brown
P.M
PP. Beard
R. Mellion
J. Robb
Ourrawobuty Reserve
Ernest Brown
Carrowoblity Reserve
T. EC. Bows
J. Hugo
Forbes
Brown
Robb
Hugo
Rankin and Lachlan Houses Clash in Weather Affected Match
Second round of Ort grade cricket saw Rankin and Lachlan Houses play only match on Wednesday due to weather. Rankin led with 100 while Lachlan trailed with 20s as Kou noted no further play.
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Rankin
Lachlan
Forbes District Ambulance reports healthy finances at fifth annual meeting
The Forbes District Ambulance held its fifth annual meeting at the old station premises. Dr Vout presented a balance sheet showing improved finances due to more subscribers and a move to purchase new premises with a mortgage arrangement. The committee was re-elected with few changes, praises were given to staff, officers, and supporters, and plans included selling current premises and securing overdraft to complete the purchase.
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Forbes District Ambulance
Mears
H. K. Ford
J. P. Dunn
W. T. Gilchrist
Mr. Ford
Dr. Vout
Ted
Meaars
A. Langmead H. EB
Pyne
L. Marin
PL West
BE. J
Tempestt
Hoheberg Jr
A. Gmilth
A. G. Jones
A Willis
Masri J. E. Neville
T. D. Wallisuberig
N. Reid
Bank of Australasia
Velwer-General
Ito FP
T. W. Morris
Jimaeclf
A. J. Wheeler
Forbes
Mir
A. J
B. Barbe
Gareme District
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Ammerhenry Pations
Guadalcanal
Washington
Maria
Muoulaos
Siren
Battye
Gunn
Ald Padison
Ald Meagher
Co. R. Weaver
Tin Vandoliem
National Fitness
Ferguson
WSW
Broken Bay
New South Wales
Rotary Club of
Rational Pitiness Council
Misa Mita Ellen Treaner
A.eewood Street
Jommy George
Sonny
Mra H Teale
Mines Huth McMmiahon
Noeleup Gweensy
Mra. Oe Purlorg
Te Gull
Mr. James Simpson
Children of Mary Farm Guard of Honor
Mr. S. E. Constable
Owen Lyers
Moeklon
Tvers
Sergt. Sedgwick
Allence
Dr. Wont
Fia
J. Dowd
N Reid
Instituton
J.gillespie
Niven
J. Acret
Wout
Warman Reid
Langmesd
P West
Langmead
L. Martin
Messrs. Pyne
Hohnberg
Porbes
de Witts
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