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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1946
Page
1
The strike by meat industry workers spreads through Forbes Orange Blayney and related plants. Union reps meet at Leichhardt Stadium as government and arbitration bodies face criticism over intervention. Meat, cheese, and bacon jobs risk disruption, with Sydney facing potential meat shortages and farms delaying stock sales amid the stalemate.
The Minister for Labor aid Industry Mr Hamilton Knight discussed with the President of the Industrial Commission the need for a compulsory conference of parties in the meat strike. A further meeting of metropolitan MLEU members and union officials was planned to consider positions and next steps in Sydney or nearby locations.
Agricultural instructor Mr W Curtals reports a bumper bean harvest in Forbes district with about 12 growers and roughly 88 acres. Jules Girot yielded 476 bushels per acre under a contract at 8 pence per bushel. Burpees Biringless beans attracted strong demand for Sydney markets amid good French bean crops.
Ralph Sander son, among four prisoners held by the rape, is en route to Tokyo to identify suspects and provide evidence before the War Crimes Commission. He reported in Sydney for air travel after delays, with a three day trip via Darwin, planning a three week absence and involvement in the trial of six war criminals.
Thieves entered Mawr A Hughes 4 Co's store on Sunday night by smashing a rear window with heavy steel frames and thick panes. A. Hughes said only 2d. was taken from a cash box as far as known, with other money and stamps left intact. The entrance involved breaking the window and the premises are described as reinforced with mesh and heavy security.
William Francis Twogood, 70, a longtime Lachlan Street fruiterer and Forbes Fire Brigade captain, died four days after a bicycle crash on Lachlan Street. The District Coroner ruled the death accidental after inquiries found Twogood struck by another rider. his funeral was held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church.
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About seventy returned soldiers attended the annual Smoko held on Anne Day. Mr P. Cooridge, RSL president, chaired and welcomed Ald. M. Gunn and Dr. J. Rodgers. Toasts honored the King while performances by the Vocal and musical teams featured Mr. HL Jennings and Mr. W. Studdart. Woods Great Peppermint Cure touted.
Representatives from a country manufacturing concern inspected the annexe building with Alderman Gouridge deputy Mayor and local officials. They found the facility admirably suited for the planned secondary industry and asked Commonwealth authorities to consider its use for the industry in question.
A number of ejectment on sea will be heard at Forbes Court on Thursday. The session focuses on maritime property disputes with ejectment actions scheduled for adjudication.
Former mayor and ex-alderman Mr Jack Marteher secured an easy victory in Forbes municipal by election to fill the vacancy from Alex Hawkins resignation. He drew over six tenths of the votes amid a heavier turnout, with deputy rewiring officer Mr Sian Galener among the notable figures in attendance. Alderman Hurteher will take his seat at the next council meeting on Thursday in May.
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