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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1952

Page

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Voice of Lachlan Meeting in Cowra Gowra Gowra

The meeting, led by Gowra Mayor Ald Whitby at the request of the Wangoale Share Cousen, featured Dr Myl stone on the platform. Discussion centered on water storage, flood prevention, and the Lachlan Valley’s potential, with calls for a water authority and broader exploration of Wyangala’s capacity.

Gowra Ald. Whitby Wangoale Lydia Wyangala Lachlan Lemene F. J. Cahill Mia

Forbes To Darwin By Motor Cycle

A jagged fragment describes a motorcycle journey from Forbes toward Darwin with references to places like Firbaee Jane and WyUes elene. The text mentions camping gear, rivers, coastal landmarks, and travel delays, framed as a travelogue with unclear names and distorted terms.

Forage union urge farm expansion and civic unity

A distorted account shows local leaders urging farmers around Forbes Cowra and Lachlan to form branches and join a statewide drive for increased food production. They push delegates to a Forbes meeting, with politicians expected to attend, to launch a broader scheme amid wartime agricultural pressures.

Weekend in New Zealand Explore Scenic Beauty and Dairy Herbage

A fragmented note describes a weekend in New Zealand with references to lakes and seaside hikes. It mentions enjoyment of nature and the picturesque landscapes, including dairying scenes and poetic scenery. The text is garbled but hints at travel and leisure in a rural setting.

Calarie Recreation Ground Lease Approved for 10 Years

Trustees of Calarie Recreation Reserve secured permission to lease the grounds to Forbes Motor Cycle Club for a decade at an annual rent to be set. The lease is subject to final form approval by the Minister for Land and a public access condition for ordinary recreation.

Calarie Recreation Reserve Pres Bo Forbes Motor Cycle Club Landa

Patron Visits C W A Wetpartners Special Wordle Medley

A garbled recount mentions a patron visiting a C W A event or related activities. The text blends fragmented names and unclear affiliations with stray phrases about venues, people, and possible religious or community groups, but lacks coherent actions or outcomes. The readable fragments hint at a gathering, discussion of youth or mothers, and references to individuals such as Ahab and Edmonda, yet no definite event details emerge.

Andoriatierns Edmonda W Ahab Eccetliael

Guild Notes Meeting Details and Arrangements

Guild members convene to discuss weekly events and meals. The note mentions a planned event at the Taw before the ball and preparation of crust weed for the mast, with Miss Dane F Webb and B Martin coordinating.

Loigi Iibbe Mies Dane Webb Martin

Anzac Day 1952 War Dead Remembered in Plain Terms

A terse meditation on war graves and memory urges honest remembrance beyond grand monuments and ritual. The piece condemns gilded memorials and vague praise, urging reflection on the intimate sacrifices of soldiers and the stark truth behind their passions and losses.

Forbes Visit Publishes NSW Correspondence Teaching Meeting

A Sydney technical supervisor will visit Forbes to discuss correspondence teaching methods with NSW Education Department officials. Mr Farr will test Forbes on Wednesday April 20, with a public meeting at High Belt at 7 44 pm on April 30 1982. Enrolled students and others are invited. contact Registrar Mr WV Cooke to arrange a meeting.

al Persis Forbes Disteler Courme Nsw Tesh Hiew Fducanan Cour Or OmMcer Farr Forbes WV Cooke Furr

Possible Maternity Bed Crisis

Mrs Brenner reported traveling to Sydney by ambulance with Sister Robinson to discuss maternity care. She spoke with Health Minister O Sullivan and his secretary about financing an isolation block for maternity emergencies, seeking 1500 pounds with 300 pounds from the public and the rest from the Department. The Hospital Commission and officials were briefed, and a plan to staff a maternity annexe in isolation was debated by Chairman Lougheed and Mr Brenner.

Brenner Sydney Robinson Crombie O'Sullivan Mis Forte Department Dir Press Wiskey Breccér Ife Dir, Lougheed

Responsibility For Forbes Hospital Finances

The hospital finances reveal unpaid accounts and mounting expenditure. Directors propose writing to the Health Minister to address costs and a subsidy while noting public concern and the hospital commission’s role in budget overruns.

Forbes Hospital

Magistrate Bids Officials All Revoir

His Worship regrets the Court and the Forbes Police should lose these offers and wishes them well in their new spheres.

Revoir Forbes Police

First W A Oil Well Site Chosen

Preliminary geological work in the Weet Aw oil search has led to a recommendation for the first well site. The proposed location lies about 800 miles from Fremantle with transport plans for heavy equipment and a cycle of surveys to support the site decision.

Fremantle

Voice of the Lachlan League Seeks Growth and Magazines

Forbes figures hinge on stronger member support as the Lachlan Valley Sermonenn League plans expansion. Junior members lead by example while a proposed 71000 acres of land could be turned with water. A print magazine to promote Lothian development is proposed with Jopling and Jemalong Shire Office coordinating enrollment.

Leiderghiy Australia Forbes Ali F Conridge Fai Mir Colin Dobolin Conridge Cowra Bachlan Valley Ttme Jopling Jemalong Lothian Lachlandt

Strong Effort To Restore Forbes Gasworks Undertaking

Aldermen and Chief Gas Engineer Brown led a long session in the Local Government Department to discuss restoring Forbes gasworks. They agreed the council had not pursued upgrades, and a phased plan was approved with department support to locate the main, fix leaks, and clear blockages. A dedicated engineer would supervise, with officers stationed four days per section, and the transfer of the franchise to Mr Hind discussed.

Me Brown SSW Forbes Mr. Brown Fdr Council Coane Phovn Fret Maperink Mmitant Courril Brown Hind Parkes Parke Tarshily Simpson Collett Hurtcher

Grenfell's Gas's Right in Council Over Gas Works

A municipal council hearing cited Grenfell and state engineer Mr Brown on Wednesday, praising restorations at the Forbes gas works. Earlier neglect had left the plant in bad shape, but expert attention and sound repairs have improved service and council confidence. Figures from 1851 indicate 2500 with undertakings returning from decline as towns recover.

Grenfell Brown Forbes

He'Moved Away Smartly in a Gaming Avenue

fragmented OCR reads as a brief item about a person named Jomo moving away quickly. lacks clear place or date but implies departure on a street or avenue, with no additional details.

Forbes Gasworks 1951 Costs and Income Report

A cost statement for the Forbes gasworks for 1951 was presented at a special meeting for aldermen and press. Principal costs totalled £11,993 with outlays of £5,352 and wages £4,?9 noted. The report ties the year’s higher cost to wages and coal, and lists gas and product sales across 1950 and 1951 with figures for gas coke and losses, though some lines are garbled.

Forbes Gasworks Co Ft. Gas Iit

Straying Stock Cases Adjourned at Forbes Court

At Forbes Court of Petty Gession on Twesday a number of straying stock cases were adjourned. John Rousell was fined £1 on his charge, explaining that age and ill health prevented him from keeping the animal in Mr. English. The judge stated if you can't look after it you will have to sell it.

Twesday Forbes John Rousell English

Unclear Passage About Forbes Demands And Public Details

A fragmentary report notes Forbes demands and forthcoming details, citing many points of general interest. It mentions consumers and consumption, balance sheet of the undertaking, and other matters not publishable, suggesting information will appear in a later report.

Forbes

Forbes Hospital Board's Decisions

The Forbes Hospital Board met chaired by Dir W R Lougheed at a Tuemtuy meeting. A Sydory quote was sought for lettering Ford House to be placed on the nurses home. A shrub and tree plan was approved. The House Committee and Dir Wright discussed theatre complaints about water from Lites and floor flow, with adjustments planned. The board left the water/outlet issue to Mir Pres. The average occupancy for the month was 38 with 138 out-patients. Dir Gale became vice chairman and Mr E W Leaney was nominated to fill a vacancy on the Board.

W R Lougheed Forbes Hospital Ford House Nurs House Chatman Wright Pebere Mir Pres Dir. Gale W. Leaney

Quieter Tone at Homebush Sales Report

Homebush sales on Thursday saw 14270 sheep and lambs sold. Prices eased with lambs at 12d per lb and plainer stock showing lower bids. Cattle offered included bullocks and steers at 150 to 180 per 100 pounds, cows and heifers also quoted with varied ranges.

From Our Point of View Shake Up the Hospital System

Opinion on the Hospital Commission of N.6.W criticizes funding sources and administration. It argues current boards are overburdened, wages have fallen, and funds arrive through unclear channels. The piece calls for reform and stronger local oversight.

Hospital Commission N.6.w N.O.W Canberra Sydney Mus.w Uae Merbos Our

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