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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1946

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Dissatisfied Forbes Wheatgrowers Clash Over Parkes Conference

The Forbes Wheatgrowers meet amid protest over the Parkes conference handling. Growers accuse the chairman and executive of bias in approving the government stabilisation plan. A fund is set to contest inclusion of last year’s crop. Protest motions urge Breen support and delays in the wheat pool. A May 4 Parkes meeting cancellation and attendance details are noted.

Dhuaririn Stesbie Parkes Rane Pred Allison Tim Mir Gibbons Tibon Culyl Ali Arion Tinaser Norreemed Mtr Allison Wang Jean Cubeliffe Resa Molong Breen Calore A . Anderson Menara Cuteliffe Woodgate Mtr Breen

Batteries Buy Direct From The Pro Tory At Factory Prices

Marshall Batteries offer factory prices and a tight guarantee. The ad emphasizes savings for cars, trucks, and other vehicles with durable battery options and direct purchase.

Marshall

Death presum ed Ward’s husband John Nixon presumed dead in plane crash

Mrs J Nixon of Clement Street received advice from the Adel department that Pilot Officer John Krederick Nixon’s death is presumed. He was lost when his plane failed to return from operations near Prime on October 1. Nixon, a Victorian who moved to Forbes ten years ago, served in Australia and at Darwin, with early combat over Timor. A search found no remains, and death cannot be presumed until a court inquiry. He married Frances Thornton and left a daughter Amie. Flags at the Town Hall were lowered in his honor.

Woa Australis Nixon Darwin Timor John Forbes Fortes Golf Clu Aso

Cup Football Changes In Group XI Cup Challenge Abandoned

Group XI delegates meeting at Canowindra decides to drop the Johnnie Walker and Jack Hore Cups from challenge football. An intertown competition is planned, with Dubbo and Canowindra debates settled. Dubbo will not join the proposed intertown event, and a Peak Hill meeting set for April 28 to finalize a new schedule.

Canowindra Breatha Pepe Dubbo Jack Hore Hartcher O'Neill Grant

Rain benefits Forbes district with steady showers

Beneficial rain continued Sunday night in Forbes with a light break around 4 pm. Registration reported 03 points and showers persisted, helping wheat growers before sowing seeds. The general rainfall across the district promises good fodder and groundwork for a strong season, with ploughing already enlarged and about an inch average fall.

Forbes Esterday

Forbes Court Hears Stealing Charge Details

In a Forbes police court the charge of stealing was examined against Donatable Andrews. On the evening of April 9 the defendant was found under a stable with a bag and rug and admitted ownership denial. The case centers on a sugar bag containing Crisis material and the alleged theft.

Wrest Donatable Andrews Feedant

Local Court Moots Fine After Drinking Bout Incident

A fragmentary report notes a person involved in a drinking bout may have caused a horse to fall, with denial of a gated condition and reference to a previously set fine. Details are incomplete but indicate a local court action or disciplinary measure following the incident.

Easter Holiday Arrangements at Forbes Post Office

Easter holiday hours: Good Friday close all day. Despatch mail at Idam PO. No street letter clearance. Mails open 9 am to 4 pm for business except money orders and petrol ration tickets. Registered mail closes 10 am. ordinary mails close 11 am. Reopen 11:30 am for counter delivery. No postman delivery. Easter Monday open 9 am to 10 am for non money orders and ration tickets. Mails close 10 am. reopen 11:30 am for counter delivery. No postman delivery.

P.O Idam al PO

Profit Raised for Police Boys Club and Anti-Tuberculosis Appeal

Weather hindered two night carnival efforts yet raised about £440 in total for Police Citizens Boys Club and Anti TB Appeal. Estimated net £220 from Rankin Street event after £10 local costs. funds support Princess of Youth contest candidate from Forbes Posse, with potential £275 from Parkes carnival. Mention of Woods Great Peppermint Cure for children's hacking cough.

Citzens Boys Club Rankin Street Miu Deasje Guan Forbes Posse Parkes

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