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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1946
Page
1
A Sydney railway official warned that wheat supplies needed for Australia and ships bound for Europe to feed millions may not be moved efficiently unless coal supplies are increased in the coming months. He cited severe congestion and high freight losses as railways cope with the strain.
The article notes warm conditions for the period with an overcast Sunday afternoon. A breeze was expected to bring rain, but by 7 pm the wind eased and the sky cleared, leaving rain prospects fading despite a forecast around midday. Temperature around 71 degrees at 1 pm.
At a Thursday meeting of the municipal council Ald Brenner and others raised concerns over non regular bus stops and service cuts. The council directed the town clerk to write to Mr Bowman, urging restoration of runs and adherence to approved timetables.
A good response to the Legacy appeal for funds was seen in Forbes and surrounding districts on Friday and Saturday with a little over £100 expected when totals arrive. Two totals remain outstanding from country centers. Button sellers are thanked for their fine effort. In Sydney the appeal realized about £25,000.
The Forbes Wheat Defence Committee layers dispute with the Government over just prices for the 1945 48 crop. G Griffiths and others attended a conference with the Farmers and Settlers Association and the committee, but the Farmers and Settlers Association refused a joint platform, prompting the writ. The committee, backed by Parkes and Canowindra, says it will fight to the end and raise funds to support contributors.
At Forbes Jockey Club a meeting chaired by Meagher discussed tenders for installing 50 bookmakers stands near the member grandstand and reviewed show meeting arrangements for September 6 and 7. They planned fresh tenders for painting and a booth auction, with proceeds to the Forbes District Hospital and Forbes Ambulance Fund.
New building applications include a brick shop on Court Lane Lot 9 Section 3 with value to be set and a wood fibro dwelling on Lot 7 DP 12788 Underwood Street valued around 1300. An asbestos board dwelling on Lot 7 Section 101 Renfroe Street Yale valued about 938. Recommendations favored granting permits with conditions to connect to the sewer. objection to brick covenant noted but not enforceable by council. Alderman Jones recused himself during his application.
At the Porbes branch monthly meeting on Friday afternoon a resolution was carried calling on the Government to release baling wire. The discussion focused on wire-netting and barbed wire as essential supplies for farmers.
A damaged snippet shows support for Portes and commitment to confronting an unjust Wheat farmers probation scheme. The speaker claims credit for forcing the care before the High Court.
Forbes Yoward NCGM branch members head to Falts for a Sydney Catholic Youth Organisation visit featuring Daceyville teams. VOW plays Deeceyville A team, VOW Juniors meet Daceyville Bin, and Marist Brothers College B74 clash with visitors 7s in a weekend program. The A team reached the Sydney Catholic Sporting Association semi finals, and the Blues are favored to test them on Sunday.
An advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for colds. The copy emphasizes quick relief and traditional medicine credibility, urging readers to purchase for household use during the cold season.
A man was arrested and charged with driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor. He was remanded on police custody to appear next Thursday, August 15.
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