Fine Record of Service for Forbes Ambulance
The Forbes and District Ambulance reported 2354 runs in the year ending June 30 1917 of which 267 were accidents, totaling 1060 miles. Hours by honorary stretcher bearers were 2256. Superintendent Mr A J Wheeler presented the report at the annual meeting at the Ambulance station. The year saw strong support from volunteers and donors with receipts totaling £1840 16s 6d and a surplus of £20 14s. The vehicle fleet included a Chevrolet carriage, with future upgrades planned and new committees elected.
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Forbes and
Dtrict
A. J. Wheeler
E Callett
Wheeler Uuperintendent
Hiiutary Bowers
Iqyeniser
Milburn
T. W
Bern
Neue Ih
A. Bimnpaoni
New South Wales Ambulance Transport Board
Wagson Whiorbed
Oeman Dlon
G. B. Street
Muditora
D . Murphy
Reeve & Go
J. O'Neill
J. Williams
A. O. Jones
E. W. G. Brenner
Enauiny
A. E.G. Collett
Mesara
E. G. Kennard
A. G. Jones
A. Simpeon
Medara H. Breen
L. C. Hedgra
Reeve
Wheeler
Milton
M. Hall
Snapshots From the RSL Weekly Advocate Feature
League membership rises with reported around two thousand weekly signs of growing ex servicemen interest. Notes from Deputy Controller Parker discuss housing, rent, and directorship queries while highlighting a Greek veteran's recruitment and a plan to reserve certain vehicles for ex service use. A Melbourne area story cites community helpers pruning a sick neighbor’s fruit trees and a local branch organizing a working party for an ex serviceman’s house renovation.
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Rele iv
Db F Parker
la Jew
Howe
Sydney
Hugh
Forbes Cattle Sale Yields One Head of Fat Cattle
Edward Weaver & Company report the Associated Agents yarded just one head of fat cattle at the usual sale held Tuesday, with 59 head overall. Quality was strong with prime heifers and weaners in evidence. buyers from Parkes and Orange and local works supported firm prices across categories. Prices featured medium weight £18 4s, prime steers £17 6s to £18, cows £14 to £16 11s, vealers £8 2s to £3 5s, and other classes completing the market.
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Edwuard Weaver & Company
Associated Agenta
Parkes
Orange
Caroobalgie Meat Works
German Purchases Drive Continental Wool Market Trends
Continental wool buying stays robust with higher European consumption expected in the year ending June 10. German equipment expansion boosts yarn and fabric production. Germany and Italy report strong orders from American authorities. Imports and mill activity rise in Italy and the UK faces coal mining limits. American demand shifts as Continental sellers remain primary suppliers. A new U S catalogue will be issued September 49.
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Seabon
Europe
Hritiah
Germany
Thuringia
Machihnawen la
Greis
Gera
Italy
United Kingdom
Tialy
Proapecia
Amenca
Australia
Amerca
Dogeng Parsons
Thanks and Donations Toward Ambulance Funds
A note from the Play Festival records thanks to Mr Hall for organizing the ambulance portion. Mr Wheeler reports Portes Municipal forwarded a contribution too late for the receipts statement. Jemalong Shire added a second donation and letters of thanks are to be sent to each contributor.
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Hall
Wheeler
Portes Municipal
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