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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 08, 1947
Page
1
A tangled excerpt covers telephone system shocks, postal parcel mysteries, local carnival buzz, a doctor’s anxious parent, and stage plans for Giberta Ry, Philippa Swan, and a Trumine show. It notes radio experiments, political pressure, and a Sydney bound audience along with ad notes on typewriter ribbons.
At Welun day meeting the Local Association of the Girl Guides reported Forbes had forwarded 155 pounds to the Girl Guide Memorial Appeal on behalf of the Forbes princes Lorraine Parker. The district will benefit from takings as 2 percent of sales on September 1 will be returned to the district. Lorraine Parker's committee plans dances and a street carnival to boost funds and the Division Commander Mrs Proctor may open the forthcoming art and craft exhibition with proceeds aiding the memorial fund.
The Minister for Education assured Mr. Heffron and Mr. Dring that subsidy payments would be considered for the Bareenong New Park school bus route to Forbes. He cited no urgent need for residents to travel long distances and promised careful examination of the committee’s recommendation.
Market notes 2040 fat sheep and lambs offered with only a few suckers. Prices show a drop from prior sales while quality yardings remain strong. Quoted: sucker lambs 21 to 10, prime heavy woolly lambs 7 0 to 8 0, heavy cross hogget 40 to 44, wethers 27 to 31, ewes 34 to 40, woolly ewes 20 to 32.
The Forbes Sing and Swing Show at Che Strict Theatre on Tuesday entertained with local talent in a concert to aid Pirie Ambulance. Mr Hohnberg produced the program with planned acts by Grenfell performers and invited artists. The event featured Olga Wella leading the orchestra, with Gwen Bourke Maitland Piercy Stine and others delivering popular numbers, plus Grenfell comedians Ted Green and Jack Tagrey. A supper by A Wheeler followed, with speeches thanking performers and volunteers.
Dot Shead of Queen Street came home last weekend after seven weeks as a patient at the District Hospital. Mr and Mrs Darrel Delaney of Forbes visited. Mrs Duncan Praast spent a few days in Forbes with his wife and daughter Deidre of William Girect. He arrived Monday and returned to Glen Innes Thursday. Mr and Mrs J Burrows of Darfort taught. They are the Gutate of th Mr and Mrs B McRee of South Fortes.
A late Friday crash on Parkes Bogan Road involving a Vauxhall driven by M A Paynter of Glorinda Street Parkes tipped the car onto its side and caused severe injuries. Paynter and Mrs Murphy were admitted to Parkes District Hospital after being trapped and injured. a passenger and another occupant escaped.
After attending an accident on the Parkes Bogan Gate road an ambulance crew brought an elderly man named J Walker from Bogan Gate to hospital for observation. He was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the road, sustained minor injuries to the head and shock, and was taken to Palmer Hill Hospital.
A Sunday crash involving an ammunition truck left two men injured near Parkes. Hilton Eric Willard and Lieutenant Robert Payers suffered injuries including a fractured rib and facial lacerations as the truck veered off the road and hit a tree.ambulance crews transported the injured to Parkes District Hospital for treatment.
A garbled passage depicts playful talk of beauty powder and youth as a city lights scene unfolds. Dialogue touches on flirtation and a wish to dine, dance, and return by daybreak, with emphasis on charm and feminine allure.
An old price and shade list for Charmosan face powder includes Rachel Naturelle Peche Sun Tan with Bix bow 3/0 Seal 1/2 and Creme Charman for powder under a decade of tubes.
Chairman Max Allen and No 1 Closer Settlement Advisory Board member Mr Carlin visited Lorbes on Tuesday night to discuss dairy prospects along the Lachlan River. They argued irrigation is essential for successful dairying and that ample land is available for such schemes.
Tra fierce ranch hosts ninth Trajere Agricultural Bureau meeting at H. Wheelderm home on August 1. All retiring officers are re elected. The group considers reviving the Siblings Cup growth competition lapsed in ipl and asks Doug Whyithes to arrange display in Bagowin. C Uren tasked to explore Lutiiwurge service route. Meeting backs Eugowra TAA efforts and seeks a chemis for Eupowra.
On Monday the Young Angina Fellowship held a farewell in Parle Hall for Rev D Ledsam the 25 assistant priest who helped found the group. Guests enjoyed games and chatter, then supper where praise was offered and Mr Eva Jones lauded Ledsam’s leadership. Ledsam said his departure would be a loss but wished the YA movement continued elsewhere.
A Sydney survey shows rising costs eroding a 7/ wage increase as workers struggle to make ends meet. Figures from January to March indicate average male earnings drop from £6 12s to £6 10s, pushing wage earners into a higher tax bracket and widening the gap between wages and living expenses.
The ashes of the late Mr Vin Boyden were scattered on a Melbourne football ground before a Saturday match triggering a dispute. Critics including Dr Frank Hartnett of the Victorian Association called the act unchristian and inappropriate for a solemn occasion.
Mr A W Bendock of the Public Works Department met Forbes representatives at the Mayor's room to discuss augmenting town water supply, unfiltered water for parks and parsonage, and mineral water supplies to Darechalgie Meatwurts and Central Tablelands County centres. No definite election date set. officers to report at the next council meeting.
The Eich School plans six plays with no ball or stage as town hall workmen rebuild the stage. Rehearsals proceed, scenery is loaned, and the cast handles cramped conditions. Contingent on the works the six titles include Admiral Peters and Shivering Stocks with thrills, humor, and courage highlighted by student actors. Presbyterian services are listed for Forbes and Porben with Holy Communion and Evensong at St Johns Church.
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