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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1951
Page
2
A chaotic scene described by Police Inspector Sewell shows bicycles flooding the station area. Park dogs in Lachlan Street were curbed after a weekend nuisance, with arrests made. A mix of fragmented text references families, notices, and odd exchanges add to the muddled report.
W B Seilley general president with U S McDougal and M C Beott visited Gatema Eugowra Wirrin go and Growin Plains to meet members. Meetings were well attended and the wood Salon Deduction Levy gained unanimous approval. Members to ballot on the proposed reserve price plan. Nelungaloo Wheat Case against the Commonwealth Government discussed. progress described as far from concluded.
Local brief records multiple discharges from Crombie and Mater hospitals including Mrs Elizabeth Hodge Clement Street Mrs Ena Dawes and Mrs McAlpine Weelong Station Forbes hosts Brain Wilkey wedding attendees and promotions for stationmasters Mr Taylor heads to a new post at Marra Went and Mr Bernasconi to Bogan Gate Births announced for Burke Burrell Styles Christen and Roy Thomas residents moved to Church Street Mrs Vince Dunn discharged with baby Michael John and Parkes Jack Dunn returning from Orange a forthcoming visit by Sir Earle Page and Woolgrowers meeting weekly schedule health inspector Mr Press on leave Death reported of Mrs Lucy Booth Perthville aunt to Forbes residents Nursing resignation by Miss ABE Milton at Forbes Public Library and plans for a Sydney holiday mentioned
A town hall program showcases a quartet of plays in Central Australia with strong direction by Reg Lye Pat Reymond and Philippa Swan. The season features engaging drama across four works, with a focus on production quality, concise ten minute interludes, and a robust cast including Reg Lye Philippe Swan Marie Newton and others. The Forbes Society eyeing major prizes in upcoming Grange festival competitions and an appeal to the Privy Council are noted alongside wheat stabilisation policy debates.
Ex RAAF and AFC veterans formed the Forbes Sub-Branch of the Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association. The meeting at George Mendham’s residence fostered wartime camaraderie and discussed forming a laden aveterary, monthly meetings, and member eligibility with badges available. The group aims to align with Anzac march participation and elect officers, with secretary George Staatker accepting offers.
Mr Ernie Austen was guest of honor at a Church of England hostel dinner on Saturday night. He received a leather travelling case and rum, with thanks from the children, matron Mrs Hill, and staff. Guests included Miss M Austen and Rev A E White, with catering by Sheste, Miss McPherson, and Mrs Sowden.
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