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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
1
A dispute at the Jockey Club over converting showground stalls for use by the PWG and PAL. Agreement reached to finance and convert the stalls to box stalls meeting show requirements, with liability and payment terms set, and to commence prior to the next race meeting.
The annual meeting reviewed the 1937 season with a financial report showing a credit balance of £210 1s. It discussed trophies for winning teams, turf wicket installation at South Circle Park, and maintenance of Spooner Oval pitches. Elections were held for Patron, President, Vice Presidents, Treasurer, and Secretary, with committees formed to push a turf wicket deputation to the Municipal Council and to continue Saturday competitions.
The Ras Field Wheat Competition is planned for this year with the Fortes wheat championship linked to the Fortes show. Details of the competition will be published later by the Wuoul Agricultural Society and Forbes Polirlei Assoriat ion.
A garbled OCR passage mentions Edward Jolunagen of Pot Onto and Edward Ji os, with references to a court conviction and wine allegations. The fragment is unclear but centers on a legal matter involving named individuals and proceedings.
The chairman and members of the Classification Committer under the War service Land Set entitlement Act will be at Forbes tomorrow and may be seen at the Court House from 1 pm. They will deal with applications of returned men regarding the true of qualification certificates.
The Forbes gathering discusses nominations and August 15 close date for P A and H Committee positions. Delegates from clubs will elect a general committee, with plans for Sunday afternoon competition and nominations to proceed at the meeting. Support and thanks given to retiring treasurer Mr Baker.
Prosecutions by the PP Board before Mr Cobtey at Tocacomet Lot Thursday included fines for offences such as trespass on a reserve and failure to maintain proper access. Markwork pleaded guilty to allowing entry on a reserve and was fined £1 with court costs. other defendants faced fines and adjournments. A sheep inspection case noted as ex-parte resulted in a £4 fine plus costs. assault and public order charges were adjourned to August 14. Police charges included driving offenses with fines and counts for breach of permit.
Forbes Gracie association members at a meet discussed two main issues: curb lot splitting and the payment of penalties on stock sales. They urged a department officer attend stock auctions to police the act, inspect agents’ books, and prosecute offenders. The council supported stronger oversight and action against mule sales.
The Inter-Services Bhooling Match at Fortament features service teams from Britain and Germany. A photograph shows a W.AASP Sergeant nearest camera receiving advice from a Section Officer who travelled from Agwhralie to join the Services in 1999.
John Howse, former Calare member, told the Australian House of Representatives that much extra produce pledged to Britain reached Australia rather than Britain. He urged government action to ensure surplus food is exported to Britain and paid for, and pressed for clear guarantees that shipments would reach British tables.
A fragment reports on the Meat for Britain appeal with about 209 units provided by the Portes PLA and A. Association. A committee meeting on Friday discussed reforms. a latent purchase under the scheme was made last week with 180 involved, but particulars could not be quoted due to the current age.
An obscure record notes a motion by Mr. Hugh Butt and Mar. McPtuitlamy to place a view before the FP Board. The secretary was asked to present the matter on road transport of wool and to oppose restrictions, amid provisions that wool transport by road had been believed prohibited.
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