07 Dec 1948
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 07, 1948
Page
1
A group of local shooters show interest in forming a clay pigeon gun club in Forbes. A meeting and contact details for organizers Roganard Holloway Roy Brown are requested. Forbes previously hosted a leading gate club drawing many top shooters to fixtures.
Rainfall in Forbes district leads the year with 1565 points after eleven months. The record lists monthly totals from January 195 to November 34, with December 1585 points and a note of a single registration in the period.
Dwight Hise Enroll Weatherall Dwight 51 of 2 Redfern Street Cowra died at Lithgow Hospital after his head was crushed by an overturned lorry He rode atop fencing mater ial on a truck driven by Edward Whatmore from Mulan Foad Cowra The vehicle left the road dived into a ditch and crashed through a railway fence Dwight was trapped beneath the load despite doctors efforts He died The Bank of NSW staff member Bill Shogw left for Cancwindra after three weeks at Forbes branch.
Labor claimed at least 18 of 30 council seats in Sydney, the first Labor victory since 1927. The contest featured alleged double voting and abuse of post ballots with hundreds claiming disenfranchisement. Civic Reform candidates Meare F Chew and R Taylor alleged forged votes in Newtown ward as irregularities were described as widespread, risking a farcical poll in parts.
At the Bogan Gate Country Women's Association meeting May Turnbull in the chair praised two popular young ladies, Miss Juan Pete and Mrs Facey, for their good lives. Guests of honor received decorative gift bowls and gave brief gracious responses.
The council convened to elect unopposed mayor and deputy mayor. Ald. Conridge was chosen for the mayoralty, with praise for his service and for Mayoress Bremer. Ald. Brenner was elected deputy mayor amid broad support. Attendees praised the council’s work and looked ahead to ongoing projects like water augmentation and road improvements.
Canberra commentators expect elections around mid December with possible delay to February to allow Breather for government. Parliament adjourns rather than prorogues as debates continue on National Health Bill and a Commonwealth shipping line. Attacks on press and ministers flare, while Ald Brenner wins re election as Deputy Mayor as Council drops a controversial matter and editor notes free press rights.
The Stock Inspector reports rabbits remain prevalent in Forbes district and adjoining Condabolin and Molong areas. Directors back him as two prosecutions are urged and more properties re inspected. Warrens need eradication while water holes are netted to reduce moving rabbits. The hot dry season worsens breeding conditions.
A grass fire at Linda Street near Spooner Oval prompted Urigade to extinguish yesterday evening. The blaze spread about 69 yards along the paling fence with minor visible damage to one building and no injuries reported.
Mr Harold Holt and Labor member for Lang Don Mulechy recalled the distasteful Blain incident. Readers remember the condemnation it drew and note that next year will be vital with a Privy Council ruling on the government's banking legislation. The period promises momentous parliamentary decisions shaping liberties and the nation.
Forbes Football Club opens the year with credits of £13 12 3 on the general fund and £5 on the injured players fund. The Rugby Poolball League ended with credits of £2006 3 2 635 K 10 on the general fund and £69 14 5 on the injured players fund. Revenue for the year totalled £5, with £3aT/s.h from gate takings and the rest from donations, group appeals, and memberships. Expenditure totals £ ETH 168 9, including travelling, salaries, printing, equipment, insurance, rents, and committee costs, leaving funds to buy player blazers.
An advertisement touts a famous liquid OED cream for smooth soft white hands. It urges careful application and thorough massage to achieve beauty and grace.
A fragmented ad style note praises Chirinosan cold cream as a thorough nightly beauty aid. It claims the product penetrates pores, cleanses, and leaves skin soft after activities like motoring and sports. The text uses misspellings but conveys a skincare recommendation.
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