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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
4
Reports recount a freestone pillar at Forbes Court House losing its capping after a collision years ago while nearby plans for Lake Forbes development are discussed. Other items praise farm shows, street cleaning, and a letter accusing unions of Communist influence, plus a humorous tale of a parked buggy and a radio ham remark.
Ben Amour endorses George Gibbons as Labour candidate for the Calare seat noting his parliamentary experience and his call for an £18,000,000 allocation to keep farmers on holdings during downturn years. Amour argues Gibbons would reflect prosperity enjoyed by Calare wheat growers.
Herbert T Pigs writes to the editors denouncing town planning as a deliberate, morally grounded effort and questioning the council’s handling of the new town hall proposal, health centre, and cemetery funding. He cites the need for clearer committee names, criticizes land use, and urges timely street and drainage works, warning of tax and compensation implications.
A letter to the editor from I W Parry discusses Forbes town planning tensions. residents argue over expanding business while concerns about lane and street access, a proposed civic centre, and a new town hall clash with existing facilities. Parry praises Ald Hart and criticizes slow action on urgent ratepayer needs.
A letter from BR. W. Fraser in Porbes argues the Sydney Royal Show mirrors Mr Mengies speeches as Labor versus Liberal and Country parties clash over power and free enterprise. The note calls the show a display of wealth created by land and factory and warns about socialist politics.
Michael Verney, a visitor to Cowra, was fined 8 pounds by the Cowra Court of Petty Sessions after refusing to leave town. Police reports say he was seen drunk in Kendal Street on April 0 and had been wandering between hotels for days, not working, and defying the order to depart.
The Division of Animal Industry explains cannibalism in poultry arises from protein deficiency overcrowding vulnerable birds and injuries. Epidemics flare with meat meal imbalances but often co occur with other factors. Remedies include reducing crowding improving diet and providing safe runs to prevent pecking.
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