This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1952
Page
1
The Tongala Bowling Club pushed a proposal to extend its existing facilities at a municipal council meeting. The extension, estimated at 24000, was passed, with local editorials and reader letters discussing population impact and regional irrigation plans.
Sparmered by the Grasiven Association a field day of demonstrations is planned for Forbes on July 2 with a program and details being arranged.
The Town Clerk proposed a special finance committee meeting for Thursday and a fortnightly council meeting. Aldermen discussed arrears rates and public interest while inviting press presence and planning a full report for the council.
A color presentation titled A Week-end in New Zealand will be shown at John Meagher & Co. Pty Ltd store from 10 am to 4 pm on Wednesday and Thursday. The Tamnan Empire Airways Limited organizes the screening to showcase the Maori country’s scenery and activities for those who have not yet traveled. Public Relations Officer Mr Applebaum said 16mm films and equipment may be loaned. Mr Short of the NZ Government Tourist Bureau accompanies.
Forbes hosts annual Anzac Day events with a 5 30 parade from the Dare Parade route to the Dawn service at the cenotaph. Ex servicemen and women urged to attend the Dawn Parade assembly at the R68 ALLOA Roots Lachlan street. Morning service assembly 10 20 am. wreath laying contact Mr K H Blastings for arrangements before April 24. Ex servicemen and women to lunch in town hall supper room.
The Post Office will open for all unseen of business between 9 and 10 am with no money orders service. There will be no delivery by postmen and all mails due after 10 am will close at 10 am. Anzac Day will be observed as a public holiday.
Fortesco the Eat annual conference of the Forbes Graziers Association carried five of six restraitings. Delegates proposed advertising campaigns for Dinu producers and urged restoration of rail concessions on transport. Provisional Tax reduction was discussed and a land resumption policy was amended and carried with terms to be fair and yearless.
Three official flags were seen at the Post Office and Jemalang Ghire office honoring the actual but unofficial birthday of Her Majesty Queen Biligabeth, who is now 26 Yen old.
After crossing Bates Bridge a car driven by Miana Mistunit of Eulowo Orange Road collided with another driven by Mir Ernest Brown of Clement Street Moome. Both drivers sustained injuries and both vehicles were damaged.
March figures show Forbes station increasing revenue from live stock and meat sales as cattle, sheep, and freight movements rise. Export activity is stronger than imports with cattle and sheep trucks moving and meat tonnage listed, reflecting high butcher demand and interregional trade shifts.
Forbes residents discussed flood control at a Grangers meeting led by Herb Gibson. Leaders weighed releasing water from Wyangala Dam to reduce flood risk, balancing dam capacity against irrigator rights and regional rainfall uncertainties.
The Jemalong Shire discusses a £1000 refund from a £2000 State grant for main roads. Officials cite unspent funds, road deterioration, and a crusher need to mix gravel, with plans to confer with the Main Roads Engineer before proceeding.
City leaders and officials debated leasing the gasworks to private interests versus continuing loan works and staff under a subsidy scheme. The Under Secretary urged Council to act with caution, favoring public control of utilities and rapid moves to appoint a gas manager or accelerate loan-funded works. A special meeting was requested as supply pressure grows and electricity shifts loom.
An unusual motorcycle collision occurred on Pur fees Road near Porbes. Dick Downes of Dowling Street Hotseed suffered a depressed skull fracture and remained in hospital with serious condition. Roy Suyera of Calorie Road had abrasions and shock and was discharged from hospital.
Lorraina Bourke 04 of Quarry Al lost control of her bicycle on Parnell Street last Friday afternoon and swerved in front of a lorry driven by Mervyn Netten. The lorry struck the bicycle, breaking the girl’s ribs and throwing her to the ground. Porches Ambulance transported her to the District Hospital where her condition had improved yesterday.
Mr. John Vivian, a Dutch migrant from Jemalong Station, received facial abrasions and a concussion after falling from his motorcycle on Sunday. He was carried to town by ambulance and admitted to the Port District Hospital.
The mayor of Forbes reported at the last meeting that three copies of the council entry for the Bluett Memorial Award were lodged with secretary Mr R. B. Bluett on the ninth instant. He praised the town clerk and staff for their creditable work and noted Forbes has a good chance this year.
The 18th National Convention of the Association of Apex Clubs gathered 360 official delegates and guests in Glenelg South Australia from April 10 to 15. Opening remarks by Paul Motjuire urged focus on education health and technical advancement for Australia’s future.
Fragmentary OCR notes express concern that circumstances are not favorable yet still improving slowly. The text hints at constraints and a desire for a freer approach, mentioning limited progress and a cautious outlook.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.