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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 28, 1945
Page
1
An American airman was executed in a German military prison near Cologne after a war crimes trial. The case involved German civilians tied to the murder and the survey of the Acaericom flyer project, marking one of the early civilian executions by a U S backed military government court.
At Forbes PLA nightly committee meeting the A and H Association reported a cash balance of £593 10 1 after ten months of activity. Renovations and damage repairs for disused pavilions, Army compensation, and various receipts and expenses shaped the financials. The association holds savings certificates and Commonwealth bonds valued in the hundreds, with showground improvements valued for rating at £9535.
A letter from James Witis of Lithgow expresses deep gratitude to the Forbes Hospital staff and matron for the care given to his son in September. He praises the kindness, attention, and professional service of the nursing staff and hospital attendants during his son's stay, and thanks the matron and team for their sympathy and support.
Fourteen tons of firewood were delivered to Porbey District Hospital on Tuesday as the result of a voluntary effort organized by local residents. The wood was cut on the hospital property by Messrs. H iid Newell Bo Kupker EF Beker mann and others, including F Lee and W Brockman, with E Barker and 1 Delete assisting.
Forbes announces quota of 50 000 pounds towards the Victory Loan with 700 subscribers having already joined the effort. The campaign aims to reach the stated target as part of the national effort through subscriptions and public support.
The Wednesday afternoon meet at Spooner Oval selected Forbes representatives for the carnival. Windy conditions produced standout feats across events as Rankin led with 120 points, Lachlan 87, and champions crowned in junior and senior divisions. cycling results and fundraising totals also noted while detailing committee involvement and a planned next day trial.
The race from Sydney to Forbes features Fuller and Tooby leading as riders suffer through bad roads punctures and delays. Several cyclists trailed, with dramatic stages from Dubbo to Wellington and onward toward Grenfell, Gowra, and Parkes as the long journey tests endurance and safety.
Mr. W J Green, Secretary, reports strong interest in Forbes No 2 Building Society share applications. A satisfactory proportion of the £40,080 loan value has been applied for, with hopes the full issue will be taken up promptly. The society emphasizes a snowball effect as more shareholders join, signaling success.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Peter kissing a protesting Betty while planning marriage. Betty, 41, jokes about age and romance amid humorous confusion with Phillipa and others. Product mention Creme Charmosan appears amid hazy ad texture.
Mr Justion Maxwell granted bail to Wm Robert Hath rile after a recent murder at Forbes. Crown opposed the bail. Sydney agents of Forbes were represented by Mr Ww Ro Dovey. Special circumstances were found. bail fixed at one pound and one surety in a small sum.
The Canowindra gennis team from Canowindra wrested Forbes on Sunday in a series of matches. Details list players Blackburn Monihan Dunn Cowled Cannon Robinson Bailey Attenborough Burgess Bunn Porches and totals for sets and games across pairs and events.
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