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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1947
Page
2
Young 19 year old John Dawson suffered a severe groin injury after falling on a cricket stump during a school match. Teacher Mr Castley applied pressure until an ambulance arrived for first aid and he was admitted to the local hospital.
The Australian wool sector sees a rise in price to 25 cents per lb clean, with US buying fluctuating and domestic supply adjusting. Australian mills rely more on homegrown wool amid higher US production costs and uncertain demand, while British output expands and reworking of fabrics declines.
Miss Marie Migr of Sheslt Soret returns to Forbes after amncet holidays. Ted Reid of Euggowra visits Borden for a few days. Mr Jerry Hoster comes back to &yd ley after visiting his parents. Mr and Mrs 7 H of Browne Street host guests. Mr and Mrs C D Stansbury and Dale of Bond Junction arrive for a visit to Forbes with Miss Pat Treanor of Parken Street joining them.
The Forbes area reports engagements and social happenings including the betrothal of Misa Nola Joyce Stone to Peter Brack, plus numerous notices of visits, honeymoons, arrivals of relatives, hospital matters, and local events. Names include Stone, Brack, Adams, Byford, Palmer, Garrett, Botoreten Wout, Lin Street, and many Forbes residents.
The Department of Agriculture ran a second short refresher course for ex servicemen at Wagga Experiment Park ending November 2. Trainees praised the program as essential for modern scientific farming. Course 1 at Wagga started November 17, with Course 2 at Yanco on February 2. Ex servicemen with qualification certificates may apply to the Deputy Co ordinator of Rural Training. Wool markets show a favorable outlook with only distant risks. catalogues will be issued soon.
Proper use of farmyard manure on lawns may affect soil health and weed presence. Avoid large quantities yearly to prevent nutrient buildup and potential harm. Lightly apply well decomposed manure for benefits and consider composting with leaves grass clippings and branches.
In Forbes on a rainy Sunday a protest drew over 300 bank workers and supporters opposed to the Bank Nationalisation Act. A secret ballot reportedly showed 10 against nationalisation and 1 in favor. Census data noted 148 people in Forbes on June 30 with 700 ration cards issued at Forbes Town Hall.
London reports describe the United Nations Assembly in New York agreeing to partition Palestine. Jews celebrate the decision, while Arabs condemn it. Iraqi Premier warns that the move means war and vows opposition.
New appointments announced for district agricultural posts with Powell and Stanton named managers of the New England Experiment Farm at Parkes and Riverina Welfare Farm at Yarnco. Powell’s career included roles at New England, Temora, and Parkes with extensive extension work. Stanton previously served at Young, Wagga, Trangie, Grafton, and Beecroft before taking the Riverina Welfare Farm job.
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