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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 05, 1946
Page
2
Acceptance list from Rosehill shows Bernborough set to reappear in MACARTHUR QUALITY HCP six furlongs at U245 level. Entries include MacArthur Quality Handicap contenders with Bernborough among notable starters.
A long report outlines postwar fundraising and convalescent home plans for Far West children. It notes new treatment rooms and an eye care facility, with a May 13 opening target. Donations from Bogan Gate, Tullamore, Grenfell and Peak Hill support the Home, alongside grants from government and welfare bodies.
A Forbes fortnightly sale yarded about 709 sheep with strong buyer interest. Prime lambs and ewes quoted firmer. carcase butchers from Sydney and local shops active. The report also covers wheat export constraints, government policy shifts, and breeder remarks by Mr. F Breen.
A meeting of the Christian Social Order Girls Movement is scheduled for Monday, April 5, at 8 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The group promotes social change through Christian gospel values and discusses cooperation with diverse groups while maintaining Christian standards.
The Forbes Tennis Club held a send-off for two members last night as the association endorsed Palle for Wimbledon if he chooses to travel. The discussion included Leavekiinashy air costs and a potential individual route.
The article notes a possible record wheat year in New South Wales with hopes of producing up to 6200,000 acres sown and a yield near 20 million bushels, driven by favorable weather, global demand, and stabilisation price supports. It highlights labor, machinery, and parts shortages as potential limits, while stressing cautious optimism amid variable conditions.
March district conditions highlight abundant green feed though most pastures are temporary with oats and wheat sowing rising. Emphasis on fodder conservation, grain crops, lucerne yields, drainage needs, and pest pressure from grasshoppers affecting grazing districts.
The event lists results across several hop categories. Winners include Immediate and Native Bon in Railway Hop divisions, Berm borough taking Rawson Stakes, and aThree-Year-Old Hops field with Silver Link and War Eagle placing.
Organised cricket at Forbes paused as plans to invite the XI team for Easter were dropped. Kelly and another enthusiast helped organise the venture, but the visitors will likely stay in Parkes for four days.
The Farmers and Gragiery Cooperative Grain Insurance and Agency Co Ltd reports 3608 inst auction for Tuesday, 479 bales and 113 butts offered. From the Queanbeyan Monaro district with some Western Tablelands, top price 38½d paid to A W Picker Biggs. other notable sales include J J Ball Armidale 24½d and T J Blake Walcha 23½d.
Senior Cadet notes outline a schedule with 0800 transport, 0845 embarkation, 0000 range practice, and 1200 return. Riders proceed by bicycle to range and will be marked present. Advance party details and recruitment arrival times remain uncertain.
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