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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
1
A quirky local column comments on a theatrical season with mixed notices and schedules. It mentions a thriller titled The Terror and a comedy Plouk ory Now, with references to broadcasting changes and upcoming community events at the local library and Baptist church.
Warroo News reports a lively village event with prizes and humorous remarks as Laurie Wilson and Mrs. T. Rimonds win first and second in a fun fair. The article covers a bean contest, a tea prize to Min B Barbe, and a cake prize to Mrs. T. Simmonde. Tennis notes note Bogan Gate defeating Monwonga, with praise for hospitality. General news mentions Mrs. T. Redburn and Mr. Waller returning from the Agricultural Bureau conference at Gydoay, Hawkesbury College, and upcoming bureau reports.
The Insure Witt Liverpool London Globe Ins Co Ltd lists all classes of insurance effected with local agents. New Zealand Loan & Mla Co Ltd Toc in Eng is also noted among the entities represented.
In the final Lachlan Willey schools football round Marlat pays defeated Furbes High 36 to 2 amid a high scoring match. Mo Cafinen and Smith starred for the winners with multiple tries and conversions while Ford and McGlynn added in strikes. The College team also beat High School in a separate ragged game with Nash scoring after a strong move leading to a 3 0 lead before halftime.
The final Group 1 round of the Forbes district football competition sees Eugowra and Forbes clash on Sunday. Eugowra, having performed credibly, must win to stay alive, with Parkes and Dubbo watching as Condaballin and others push for finals.
The report notes that Clifton's Western Airways faced rejection for a Forbes to Sydney service and delays for a Parkes to Sydney route. Officials cite government inertia, railway competition, and uncertain timetable plans as the core obstacles, while critics blame bureaucratic delays and insufficient backing from authorities.
A dense report lists Saturday tennis results with multiple mixed doubles pairings, noting wins by Melson, Nelson Park players, and BR Palmer against Little. It outlines Sunday fixtures at Bonnie Royal, Wongajoog, and Nelson Park, plus a list of players and a transport schedule, concluding with last Sunday's Bonnie Royal win in four sets.
The Forbes Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society aims to affiliate with the Federated Music Clubs of Australia to promote interclub music and drama. They seek public support to reach 140 members to launch the club, with scholarships and concerts planned, and ask local residents to back the project.
Edward Johanson posed as a police detective in Dubbo and Parkes. He was convicted on a charge of impersonating an officer. Court records show prior convictions and a pattern of similar offenses.
Cardinal Spetl aone, archbishop of New York, will visit Melbourne in May for the anniversary celebrations of the Catholic diocese. The visit underscores Catholic ties and marks a ceremonial year for local parishes.
Progress reported at Papula High School for a two night festival on August 1 and 2. Three one act plays to be produced on night one including The Crimson Coconut about revolutionaries and a young detective thwarting a bomb plot. The Departed presents family estate disputes. Trial of Toad is another scheduled piece. Sixty students form the choir to back a three act musical program featuring Adalphe Adam arrangements and operatic chorus numbers.
The College finals saw Loyola beat Beall by a narrow margin after a balanced first half. W Dunford Lilien and Hoare led for Loyola while Dhiley Toole and Aus tin starred for Beall. Don Noxalo impressed as a back stopping many attacks.
New Zealand Loan and MLA Co Ltd report selling six fat cattle at their regular fortnightly sale on Tuesday with strong prices. Top items include five bullocks at 30 pounds 16s, one at 145 pounds, seven steers at 18 pounds 16s, vealers around 11 pounds, and multiple cows and heifers priced between 8 and 58 pounds. The firm notes overall satisfactory demand and clearance. LET THEM ADVOCATE HANDLE YOUR PRINTING REQUIREMENTS. WE ARE EQUIPPED TO DO WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION.
A well known local figure, Mr. V. Napibine, visiting Fortes after a long journey to Melbourne, shows interest in assisting the Fortes younger generation. He pledged eight cups for certain age groups and supported swimming events, while sharing concern over rheumatism and urging proper medical attention.
The article describes filming chaos and budget pressures during a movie shoot. Producers face headaches from on set challenges and price concerns, while cast members like Dana Andrews and Jane Wyatt are noted. A tense, behind the scenes look shows disputes, edits, and unexpected events shaping the production.
William Patrick Jot, a beolemancer, appeared at Parkes Court of Petty Bensions on a charge of stealing goods and Commonwealth bonds worth 3467 pounds from Argent Street Broken Hill on January 12. He remained in custody to appear at Broken Hill Police Court on September 11. Detective Dunn Forbes testified. In March this year 100 Commonwealth bonds linked to the case were negotiated in Melbourne.
A bus load of Girl Guides and another of Brownies visited Mr and Mrs Pavey on Boyd Road for a party. Pony rides and a sulky trip delighted the younger guests and £1 1s was raised for a local Princes competition. Margaret Campbell received a fountain pen at the camp fire tea party and soon left to join her parents at Marie Ming.
At a special meeting of the Parkes Municipal Council last week the electricity generating plant was sold to the Commonwealth Government. Sundry items were sold to a tenderer named White for 236 pounds. The power unit fetched 1450 pounds from D Barrett of Orange. The bar was added to the Commonwealth Government for 11 pounds. The move aims the plant for the Rocket Testing Range in central Australia. Commonwealth authorities have refused the commitment on the matter.
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