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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1948
Page
8
In loving memory of Peter who passed away on 14 August. Always remembered by his wife and daughters. Lester Robinson passed away on 16 August at Forbes. Immaculate Heart of Mary and Sacred Heart references note extended prayers. Sadly missed by his loving wife and daughters.
Government Gasette notice lists fourteen blocks near Tumbarumba allocated to forces members for closer settlement lease. Blocks 80 to 1385 acres, rent £138 to £151, available Aug 5 to Sept 10, 1968. Applications via Crown Land Agent Turmberumba Lithographa and Gaumette alias, or district surveyor, with full particulars. Independent items follow about a picnic and dance at Qurema Hall on Sept 18 and battery advert.
Job advert invites housemaids to apply to E. Gon at Breeled for the Australian Primary Provincera Union estate of Mew Booth. Salary or commission base offered, details from the hiary at Bl Kepler Bt Warrnam fie. Applicants to state age and experience and provide own transport.
The Shire of Jemalong invites written applications for the position of Clerk with the Electricity Trading Undertaking. Applicants must have experience in stores records and cooling, with preference to former employees. State age education and qualifications, include copies of references, and expect a salary of £2098 4s per year plus wage fluctuations. Applications close 105 PM on a Tuesday in August 1948, addressed to Shire Clerk Copeland at Forbes Shire Office.
Vacancies exist in the District Hospital for Trainee Cadets aged 17 years and over. Young ladies are invited to contact them who will supply information on salary, uniform allowances, holiday, etc. J A Wilkey secretary.
A strong inquiry into fellmongered wools seeks to establish a finer wool standard. Officials explore quality controls, market impact, and potential reforms for wool processing and trade.
The Forbes Associated Agents yarded 459 fat cattle and 200 store cattle as demand remained firm. Prices eased for prime heavy cattle with lighter grades down 20 to 30 shillings per head while vealers and cows showed varied but steady values. The August wool market outlook remains favorable with U.S. and Australian trade dynamics noted.
Fairbridge Farm players at Forbes carnival drew attention for their humanitarian work aiding rehabilitated refugees from the Mother Country. Although not as successful as last year with three finals and two victories, the team’s effort remained noteworthy.
The special train for Schoolboys footballers to Parkes departs Saturday with arrival after 10 am. Ample accommodation for adults, children, and the general public. Fares: adults 3/3 return. children half-fare. Meeting of The Associates Committee Friday July 30 at 8 pm at Mor Brown Hall.
A fragmented wartime column claims Japanese worship a shrine to Wil Adams, a 17th century English sailor who supposedly taught shipbuilding. The piece argues a clash between Japan’s tradition and its wartime hate of Britain, mocking protests and imagining bias on home shores.
The report cites poor grazing and livestock health due to heavy rains and drought effects. It urges sheep dipping, worm treatment, and supplementary feeding, criticizes old drench methods, and notes rising rabbit control and mules for breech strike. It mentions star thistle affecting Parkes and coordinated reserve work to improve conditions.
Forbes Associated Agents yarded about 700 pigs at the regular fortnightly market, about 180 down from last time. The best buyers from Sydney and local districts kept competition high with prime heavy backfatters up to 30 shillings per head dearer and light stock showing varied gains, while overall quality eased from recent markets.
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