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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1949
Page
1
A Forbes P A and H committee meeting reviewed plans for the upcoming show. Members were urged to recruit, aiming for 500 members, with favorable early responses and several prominent residents yet to be contacted.
Group XI hosts fourth annual schoolboys carnival at Forbes showground with Forbes committee and local support, recording a profits surge despite higher transport costs. Attendance topped expectations with grandstand patronage and over £100 collected for Peregam. treasurer expects a substantial net gain as transport costs rose. Organisers praise Jack Hartcher and local officials for effort, noting strong ambulance coverage and broad public backing.
Finals results show Parkes Marist Bros winning multiple divisions including Open and Tet divisions while Forbes Marist Det Det and Parkes High claim several wins. The event featured matches before 5:30 pm despite bus breakdowns, a grand march with banners, and local officials officiating.
A motor cyclist sustained a compound arm fracture and a dislocated elbow after a collision with a motor car in Forbes on Sunday. Police and medical staff attended. the rider was reported in stable condition at a local hospital.
A Forbes District Cannery directors meeting at the Club House Motel approved final acreage payments to growers and discussed contracts. the company aims to expand to handle 40 cars per eight hours with a new weighbridge and increased factory capacity. Ample grower cooperation anticipated. some delays blamed on payment calculations. A driver’s injury and a road accident near Forbes were noted, with hospital updates.
Officers and scrutineers conducted a ballot for seven homes at Forbes in the council chambers. There were 162 applicants. seven homes were allocated across sections with contracts for additional homes in progress. Names and addresses of applicants, reserves, and non services section entries are listed, including ex servicemen representatives and local officials.
A note that auxiliary lighting and a new plant at the High School enable all Technical College classes to resume. The mobile train is not included in this resumption.
An advertisement asserts a cough remedy meets four essential points: fast relief, safety for adults and children, ease of use, and pleasant taste. It claims the product scores 100 percent on all points, offering a concentrated bottle as the cure.
The Department of Post War Reconstruction reports financial assistance to veterans and institutions reaching ETA256043, totaling 650 million since March. The bulletin notes government support aims at re establishment and recovery for service members and affiliated bodies.
The Orange branch of the Municipal and Shire Employees Union urged the Federal Government to prosecute Communist leaders for conspiracy. Five resolutions were sent to Prime Minister Mr Choulley by sub branch officials. Other motions condemned miners’ leader over coal strike and urged A L P members to support federal and state policies.
Parker Willis & Co launch a new enterprise adjoining the Advocate office. Principals Elon Parker and Arthur Willis are longtime town natives with retail experience. Parker previously spent 19 years in furniture trade. The venture aims to attract local households with a varied assortment of items.
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