03 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1948
Page
1
A lengthy district article discusses pasture and fodder quality, stock demand, and the need for preparedness against stock losses from disease and predators. It highlights rabbit destruction, pest control, and reserve improvements, noting a late railway arrival due to a derailment in Victoria and the impact on local transport schedules.
A Forbes survey shows growing interest in post school technical classes with higher attendance expected next year in automotive and farm mechanics. Enrollment details outline costs per week and the professor’s aims, while notes highlight new courses for women and correspondence options for distant students.
Expressed sorrow filled Riverside on Wednesday evening after James William Parslow aged 72 a retired railway guard died shortly after being injured while working in a well on the property of neighbor L Barthett of Gerapne Riverside opposite Bonnie Doon.
On Wednesday three alarms were set off as a Bremen blaze caused a street scene. Fire crews fought flames near an area described as Stirrup Avenue with dealers nearby during the incident. The alert followed a prior alarm and the Bremen fire was brought under control after efforts by the fire department.
A government inquiry led by the Conciliation Commissioner considered an application to close butcher shops. The decision addressed penalties for workers and potential union actions. A final ruling remained reserved at the hearing held on December 9, with tentative dates noted for the closure actions if approved.
A hot spell pushes thermometers to 100 degrees with expected continued heat across the region. Weather services warn of higher humidity and urge residents to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.
An official address discusses a large wool cheque and ongoing crisis steps. Mentions Bank of Nova Scotia leadership, economic pressures, and proposed measures to stabilize Wool trade and related markets. Names and precise figures are unclear due to garbled OCR text.
A garbled report mixes wage changes and wartime rationing with a parade of cricket and sports club names. It references price adjustments, unemployment concerns, and local teams like Crackajacks and Boomerangs, with scattered mentions of matches, players, and public notices amid a noisy stream of OCR errors. The piece drifts through names, places, and events, offering a fragmented glimpse of a sports and social page.
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