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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1952
Page
1
In a curious tale, a salesman unveils a Telefractor that reads forward or back in time with Latin nomenclature and Einstein theory. The device copies a front page from The Sunday Advocate, May 6, 202, suggesting the paper would launch a daily and a Sunday edition.
National Bank suffered window damage amid a chaotic scene described with garbled text. The fragment mentions parachutists and counterterrorism actions linked to Malay campaigns, with unclear details about dates or outcomes.
The Commonwealth Government's 16th Security Loan closed this week with Forbes subscriptions totalling £17770, well below the quoted allocation. Total Australian loan subscriptions are not yet available.
An editorial recounts Premier Cahill and the Lachlan Development League's push for rural production in the Isirtan Valley. It highlights early policies, cooperative land use, and federal and state backing that transformed the region into a high productivity zone with gardens, bee farms, and dairy farms, supported by landowner consent and financial assurances. The piece reflects on the enduring impact of these efforts on health, wealth, and community well being.
Fragmentary excerpt reflects on the Two World War era budget priorities and early atomic knowledge. It contrasts arms expenditure with production, notes the atom's structure and energy release, and ponders the peril and possible fate of humanity amid scientific advances.
An Advocate report notes the Lachlan Valley conference is postponed to May 5 due to scheduling conflicts. The Minister for Conserve, Hon G Weir, is expected to announce the grant amount at the meeting with Lean Council, with Premier representations aiming to secure a definite grant for Honnerd.
A fragmented notice reports actions by Forme Guucing Inspector Mr J Press on removing verandah posts. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate enforcement steps targeting property owners and related corporations or authorities.
The Gyalanotique mayor outlines a bold program to develop the Valley in Australia. He cites better rail links to Sydney, closer settlement, more factories and canneries, and expanded storage and irrigation to attract producers. The aim is to unite the valley behind a shared effort for growth and fair prices.
Mir Gonridge proclaims a closer settlement aim after 12 years in Forbes. He stresses valley unity for Australia’s benefit, urges councils to unite, and notes current water storage covers about 40,000 acres with a need for more capacity. The Cranky Rock scheme is to be prioritized.
Report cautions that flood risk remains but is limited. Wyangala Dam stays below spillway level while Lachlan River at Cowra sits around 12 to 13 feet. A local freshening pushed the river at Jema to a higher level, though overall conditions favor containment.
The Lachlan Valley Development League urges Cowra to join the planned development from Cowra to Comdobolis highlighting water supply land subdivision and fertility. It argues postwar population decline and farmer emigration require actions to restore production and rural prosperity.
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