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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 10, 1951

Page

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Nurses' New Home Opened by State Health Minister

Forbes residents witnessed the official opening of a Nurses' Home on the hill led by Health Minister Maurice O'Bulligan and Transport Minister Hon Kelly, with Mr Edgar Dring. The ceremony drew about two hundred locals under bright sun as officials pledged ongoing hospital support and praised community contributions.

Midger Forbes Oo Bing Forbes Maurice O'Bulligan Kelly Edgar Dring Hoor Bright Sunnshine Seryle HO KE Ford

Forbes Hospital Home Opens With Public Inspection

The Forbes ceremony marked the opening of a new hospital home with remarks by Shire President T Guteliffe and Mrs Brenner. Officials praised nurses and celebrated a dream realized for a base hospital. The building features airy, single rooms with polished floors and ample light as the community inspects the facility.

Realmina Pha le USA Forbes Che Hospital Breener Ladies Hospital Accentory Hospital Sln Mia Brenner Chast

Rabbit destruction funds spent by Hastings board

The Hastings secretary reported to the Goat body that 572 pounds had been expended on rabbit destruction in recent months, mainly on wages. The chairman and director discussed whether the work was effective, with support for continued poisoning efforts despite impacts from adjacent state poverty lands and Crown areas. Fowler and Keith noted employees had roles in local efforts.

Vt K- Hastings PB. P Weedly Dir Charles Siac Specter Fowler Keith Joca

Music and drama festival boosts Central West culture

The Jubilee Drama Festival sails into Forbes next week with entries from Parkes, Orange, Molong and other centres. Noted producers Lye, Philippa Swan and Pil Reymond prepare four plays as Parkes M and D Society plans its first show Noel Townend’s Priests of Taves. Sydney Orchestra engaged for Forbes event. MP B Howse to speak April 13.

Ching Forbes Revee AL Mrr James O Neill Orinike the Rockety Dirname Abe Forfer Mr O'Neill Portes Parkes Orange Young Molong Ton Jaime Lye Philippa Swan Pil Reymond Forbes Parkey Parkes M D Society Noel Townand Sydney ‘Ophony Orchestra Appeas Eumeneithe

Civic Reception To Hon M O Sullivan At Forbes

Local dignitaries greet Minister for Health Hon M O Sullivan in Forbes. Speakers praise public service and hospital expansion plans, noting the hospital needs obstetric wing and more beds. Alderman Norman Conridge and Dr McLean pledge continued support as Forbes Hospital plans grow.

O'Sullivan Norman Conridge Hatell

10RN & BOWDE BLP Member for ca There 18 Apel

A brief fragment notes a political entry involving 10RN and Bowde with BLP, listing a member for a location abbreviated as ca There and a date element 18 Apel, reflecting OCR garble from a historical newspaper page.

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Forbes Hospital needs more beds and new facilities

The Forbes civic leaders urged a major hospital upgrade including a maternity block air conditioning for the operating theatre an enlarged kitchen and administrative offices plus new private and intermediary wards. The shire plans electrification and expansion to serve a growing rural population dependent on Forbes Hospital with patient numbers rising toward a doubling in coming years.

Cuteliffe Mrr. Ford Forben Ely

Hospital improvements stall over cost and plans

The minister and visiting officials discussed hospital upgrades with deputy Digby, noting a £200,000 hurdle and government limits on new building promises. If funds are not approved next year, the item may be resubmitted. operating theatre issues and air conditioning experiments were also examined. A separate note mentions an electoral candidacy and a candidate named Arch BR Gardiner from Claremont Vittoria via Blayney.

Digby Theta Maid Fight Admrulties Forbes Arch BR Gardiner Os Ao America Rural Bank Agriculturists Clarrmoor Vittoria Blayney

McGirr to Retire From Politics

On medical advice the Fre mier Mr McGirr will announce his resignation. He has been in frail health for some time and his onerous duties have worsened his condition. The move comes amid ongoing party activity and public duties.

Forbes Are Netrict Hospital Board Miniser Minter Hospitals Commission Mir Ford McLean Fremier Mr. McGirr Siaia

Forbes Parkes Air Mail Service Discontinued Daily at 10 am

Forbes Postmaster reports the Forbes Parkes air mail route will cease at 10 am daily to align with new time table and reduce the miration of the service. Cancellation takes effect from yesterday Monday as communicated by the postal authorities.

Forbes - Parkes Forbes Mir. Vromant Forbes-Parkes Mi Forbes Parkes Mirmail Sydney

Hospital Receives £1000 Grant After Deputation

A public deputation to the Minister secured a £1000 grant for the hospital. Funds were planned for operating theatre equipment, a movie projector for nurse training, kitchen appliances, amenities for the Nurses' Home, and moving costs for a cottage annex. A bus of NC.GM's from Forbes visited Dubbo, and John H Howse MP for Culare is slated to speak on April 11 at 1:25 pm.

Whs B. Howse Calne EMI Nc.gm Forbes Dubbo N.g.g.m's John H. Howse Culare

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