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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1937
Page
2
Ford launches the 1937 V-8 line with two new bodies the Club Coupe and Club Roadster plus all steel, no wood construction and a streamlined design. Features include safety glass all round, easy-action cable and conduit brakes, improved worm and roller steering, dual water pumps and a center head water outlet for better cooling, and a spacious removable rear seat option for commercial use.
The Febes District Hospitals announce Hospital Wood Day to be held Sunday May 2 at Lealy's paddock Wongajong. Due to greatly increased demand on the hospital wood pile, the district appeals to lorry owners drivers and workers to help on Sunday. A secretary’s offer at Templar Street is noted and a good trisheen is promised to all who attend.
Mira Wallace, principal of the Wallace School, will host dancing lessons in the Parish Hall on Monday May 3. Wallace is known in the state and Forbes area for her expertise, and residents are urged to contact her promptly to reserve a first lesson.
The 1537 Ford V-8 closed body uses an all steel frame and roof. A single large stamping forms the roof from windshield to rear windows and from side to side to the door tops, creating a structurally strong unit.
The 1937 Ford V-8 Easy-Action Safety Brakes provide greater stopping power with cable and conduit operation and self-energizing action. Wheel rotation assists braking, reducing pedal pressure while retaining full-length linings, self-centering shoes, and floating wedge actuation for steady, safe braking.
A large crowd attended a near perfect Anzac Day cycling meeting with top finishes and a grand night dance at Town Hall. The event raised about £20 for club coffers amid close finishes in events led by Melville Gray and Parwell. Officials including President Astley and Secretary Buckley oversaw a lively program with junior and senior races, a five lap track round, and a post race presentation by Edwards' band and Mayor Ford.
In a chaotic listing from the Forbes and District Championship segment, results show various riders and placements by club. Notable mentions include Roberto in a 1 format, Cousins with 7, Vivien with 3, and multiple dash results across junior and juvenile events, with prizes donated by local sponsors.
Forbes correspondent J B McGeorge argues against baths built in main flood streams, recalling 1816 and 1923 floods and rescues by locals including E Jones R Coles and Constable McGannon. He asserts flood channels must be unobstructed and offers photos from a 1923 Hood incident as evidence. He appeals for stronger action by the council and asks a more capable writer to take up the issue.
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