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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 24, 1951
Page
1
The piece argues wage increases trigger higher taxes and reduced purchasing power, harming workers and provoking layoffs. It criticizes political claims of prosperity and notes Germany’s 1950s inflation lesson, urging real solutions from Parliament. It frames inflation as a failure of leadership and public discourse.
The 600 pound Gold Polo Cup comes to Forbes with teams from New Zealand and Queensland absent. Australia’s South Australia Victoria and Western Australia compete, led by A Henderson and L Morgan for Forbes B team. NSW defeats South Australia in prelims and Victoria in the final before crossing country with ponies and gear to compete.
A Michael Curtiz production titled My Drefii Ts Yours debuts at the Studio Theatre featuring Dory Jay Jack Cason and Lee Bown. Technicolor musical displays Curtiz versatility with four new songs by Warren and Blane and a slate of guest stars including Frankie Carle. Local agricultural sales in New South Wales are noted with district listings and prices from Geldsbrough Mort & Co. Lod on January 12.
A printer offers tailored printing services with emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction. The firm highlights readiness to meet printing needs and promises high standards in service delivery and output.
Forbes Dramatics swept the awards at the Grange drama competition led by the grand championship City of Orange Cup and the all prize lists. Notable wins include the senior sections and honors for Best Actor and Supporting roles. Judges praised Forbes for high quality entries across multiple categories and lauded Philippa Swan’s and Lotta’s works alongside the overall staging.
The article describes the installation of a new siren at a fire station and notes the public will be invited to hear a test siren on Sundays. It mentions previous warning methods such as electric street alarms and the old fire bell retained for blackout alerts, with officials confirming the change.
At a Forbes Public Library committee meeting on Thursday Mr TH Broderick presented a 16 page description of Forbes district beginnings and growth and its role in Commonwealth development. The Mayor and Dr HJ Herbert praised the work and suggested using it for library benefit including a potential Jubilee Queen contest connection. The piece, if printed as a brochure, could aid library development despite advancing uncertainties.
The council debates continued supply and use of heavy machinery bought during the war, noting a £500 repair cost and a net loss on early sales while building a modern fleet valued at about £38,000. It also considers expanding gravelling work and roads tied to rapid subdivision growth and electrical infrastructure to serve new estates and district development.
A damaged local note reports a March telegram to the Minister for Lands about disposing of homestead flock. A March reply by the MLA acknowledged the telegram and hinted at a boarding school plan, with no further answer since. Roy F. Hurford was fined at Forbes Court for failing to secure votes.
Forbes Combined and IHE Combined Schools led a vibrant Jubilee procession celebrating 60 years of Federation. The event featured choruses, tunics, banners, decorated bikes, and floats from primary to high school levels, highlighting regional pride, national history, and community unity under sunny skies.
Miss Mary Johnson named as first candidate for Jubilee Queen in Forbes Celebrate event. Forbes Show Society announced her nomination at a Friday meeting and appointed her assistant secretary for the September show. Gymkhana plans were finalised though show schedule revision was deferred to the next meeting.
A seventeen year old youth, Forben Jad owes, was accidentally shot through the upper right thigh on Sunday near Bedgerabeng Road. He was with family and friends when, while mounting his bicycle, a shot fired from near a fence led to a flesh wound. Mrs Coshonin drove him to a doctor in Portes for treatment at Dietetel Hospital. The 22 caliber bullet caused a minor injury and he is listed as summ...
The May 1930 Canberra conference sees Mr Renshaw state that the Commonwealth and principal states will not review or adjust prices paid for soldier settlement land. He cites High Court rulings and prior agreements as blocks. Also notes Mrs Dianne Botham’s recovery after an illness at Porches District Hospital.
Crowds and schoolchildren gathered for Forbes Jubilee celebrations with a Federation theme. Local officials thanked participants for cooking and organizing, while speakers praised the procession and the unity of schools. Performances by Forbes Boys School drill, convent girls, high school Morris dancing, and other rhythmic displays drew enthusiastic spectators despite cold, windy weather.
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