17 Aug 1948
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
1
The text shows a campaign by unions including the Committee for Better Marketing to curb high fruit and vegetable prices by coordinating growers and suppliers. It notes potential strikes and policy issues, with references to specific figures and places, and mentions criticism of government wheat board decisions and farmer responses.
All persons removing firewood or interfering with stock on tallawalla or gerap paddocks will be prosecuted. Manager.
The discussion centers on water supply for new settlers and landholders under the Jemalong and Wylde’s Plains schemes. Mr Chaffey argues for greater water allocations and revised priority rules to enable licenses during shortages, noting prior inefficient use and potential landholder advantage under current arrangements.
A Parkes gathering urged a daily train service from Sydney to Orange and Forbes via Coonamble, plus motor connections, to improve rail links. Alderman Gunn proposed and the council carried a motion to form a Transport Service Improvement League and push a formal petition to the House for railway reform.
The Monwonga Bedgerabong Agri cultural Bureau prepares for the second annual show at Bed gerabong on Saturday. Secretary T J Radburn reports over 600 entries with a strong turnout expected despite weather reducing flowers and vegetables. A two course luncheon and afternoon tea will be served on the grounds by the BS Auxiliary.
Residents of Bogan Street North Bill complained to the Municipal Council about footpaths damaged by motor vehicles and used as parking spaces. The Deputy Mayor asked who should care for parked cars and trucks. The building and health inspector said police handle it. The council voted to write to the police asking steps to remedy the trouble.
Over the weekend boys playing in the police paddock at South Forbes discovered a human skull and replanted it where it could be found again if passersby looked.
Alastair Sim, the well known actor, is frequently heard in BBC programmes. His most recent appearance was in the serial persona of Green for Danger, the British film in which he made a notable personal series.
The Forbes Town Hall notes ongoing collection efforts for starving Chile and other donations reaching £721. Residents list contributors including Miss L Bathgate AE Hughes & Co and Stu Dairy Society. Council discusses nightwatchman for stock and yard improvements ahead of new collective alterations, while authorities plan drainage and access works at paddock entrances.
Forbes police raided the Albion Hotel on Saturday and arrested licensee Victor Robert Campbell on a street betting charge. Inspector Bewell and Bergh, Andrew, led the operation. Campbell was taken to the station and later admitted to police bail to appear at Forbes Police Court on Tuesday September 7.
Punteral field struggled Saturday as favorites Danger, Darling and Chief Monican were upset by careful outsiders Binnewey and Hevachat at Moore. The results shook betting odds and left punters with a surprise finish.
Forbes council discussed the possible loss of the traveling technical college. Attendance was poor for automotive engineering and carpentry sessions. Alderman Hall warned apprentices in town garages and workshops would lose theoretical instruction if apathy continued.
Mr. D. and Shannon of Happy Valley Greenfell report that neither property nor Ballardean has been qualified for closer settlement by the Department of Agriculture. A letter to Porces PP. Board, suggested by the Department in a correspondence cited in our August 13 issue.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.