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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 01, 1949
Page
1
The national dancing sections of tomorrow's highland gathering gymkhana and horse show drew entries from Grange Cowra Bathurst and Forbes district talent. The total at 4 pm yesterday stood at IDs and is expected to exceed 200 as entries may still be made on the grounds.
Sir Miles Thomas named chairman of British Overseas Airways Corporation succeeding Sir Warold Harkley. He is 51 and has been Deputy Chairman since April 1944, credited with the September re organization of the corporation.
Report from Grange on the gas works where Forbes Counell and Council members discuss improving service. Reilly and Barrettie are praised for addressing faults while Mr Help investigates outages and plans repairs to ensure efficient supply.
A garbled note reports a heavy snowfall and cold conditions near Fines Post Office with mentions of Wednesday and Thursday mornings. The text is unclear but indicates winter weather and related temperature concerns for the area.
A bush fire information feature showcases powered pumping units approved for government subsidy. The bureau will be located in Dolry Hall and staffed by a qualified officer to discuss fire prevention with farmers and shire council members seeking information.
A damaged report notes two capable men at Forbes tackle a complex job at the works. They plan to replace rusty mains and rehabilitate facilities, aiming to satisfy customers despite a long process ahead.
Forbes Municipal Council adopted a plan to reorganize electricity service extending rural areas at an estimated £27166, of which £3536 is subsidy by the Electricity Authority of N.S.W. The two year project will be financed by a loan and aims to create a ring main high tension network with 11 000 volt bulk supply and additional substations to improve voltage stability.
The Forbes district faces termination of the Flying Doctor Service within six months. Dr. GL Fou reports contract termination and cites administrative costs and staff need as factors. The board considers options to sustain service or substitute with local medical facilities.
The Lutheran Church advertises services beginning Sunday April 3 at 10:45 am with a reflection titled Con lence and again Sunday April 10 at 7:30 pm led by Rev. A Hartvicek.
The Wheatgrowers Union meeting at Central West heard the secretary report no standout achievements in the past year and alarm over low branch participation. President and delegates debated travel expense handling, while two new organizers were praised for progress amid industry turbulence from wheat stabilisation.
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