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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1946
Page
1
Meera cites acute shortage reasons including scarce bottles soda ash import constraints and insufficient Australian supply. Bottle workers refuse to handle rising demand amid import delays and production issues.
Premier McKeil announced at the country manufacturers convention that 18 000 people would gain employment as two new secondary industries opened. He noted decentralisation kept the economy strong, with factories formed from local and imported materials to curb urban migration and sustain home life. Government and labor ministers highlighted lower production costs in regional industries and urged continued growth.
Coupon sheets were issued at Forbes Town Hall during the weekend as WEF attendees collected sheets for the next two months. The event shows a rise over the tickets issued at WHS, indicating growing interest and participation.
More than 1800 people from Forbes and nearby districts attended the post war Amateur Hour at the Olympic Pool. Maureen Maitland won first prize. other top contenders included Car Bogan Gate and Elwyn Watson. Proceeds go to the local Legion of Ex-Servicemen and aid distressed members.
About midnight last Friday, 224 pounds of butter were stolen from the Forbes Coop Butter and Ice Works. Thieves accessed the building through an open road-facing window and dragged the stolen stock toward the main depot before escaping. A factory attendant on duty in the rear coolers did not notice the burglary. Detective Dunn leads the investigation.
A four member police recruiting committee visited Forbes last Friday on a tour through Central West to interview local residents desiring to enter the force. Several people were interviewed with at least one likely to apply later. The NSW Police Force backs country recruitment and plans further drives led by Commissioner McorKoy.
Frederick Lincoln McDermott aged 38 faces murder charges in the case of William Higary Savers who vanished from a roadside near Chenfell on September 6. The trial was moved from Sydney to Bathurst by Mr Justice Berron with a February 17 hearing date and an expected two week duration. The Crown plans to call four witnesses, many from rural areas.
Concerns arise over the Coumell water filtration plant after recent tastings show water back to poor quality. The council requests a Public Works inspection to address clogged time feeders and speed a resolution. Local officials directed action following yesterday’s developments.
The PA and BL Association held a brief meeting at Lachlan Street offices and decided to hold an autumn show in April or May next year instead of a spring show. W A Meares was re elected president E Woods secretary. vice presidents named Cabot Macintosh and Bic Phillamy. W F Robertson elected treasurer replacing A C Dunlop who left town. The finance and works committees named several members and agreed to allow Showground dog racing subject to fee and covenant terms. Upcoming dog races and cricket plans discussed with Past bowler Lindwell retiring due to malaria illness.
Mir T. KR. Jones, Stock Inspector, told Forbes PP Board the district shows pasture improvement since the last meeting though Western areas remain in bad condition. Livestock health is satisfactory with no serious issues. A 1009 yard tank was sunk on Gromshade PWR and stock routes received attention. Gramboppera are spreading in southern areas and a second batch of what is likely lime or lime-related stock feed was observed for early next year. Landholders show little enthusiasm for destroying pastures to control cattle.
A Sydney man died when his car burst into flames after leaving the city for relatives in Hey. His wife Nellie Hartisen and son Arthur Harrison were badly injured. the vehicle left the road and burned after a collision near Caragabal on the Waeap road. An ambulance carried Mrs Harrison and the boy to Forbes District Hospital where she and the child received treatment for severe injuries and fractures. Forbes Police are investigating with skid marks reported at the scene.
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