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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1951
Page
1
A Forbes farewell marked by a large turnout as Inspector Sewell and his wife Mrs Sewell retire after a career guiding Forbes Police District. The gathering featured songs, speeches, and a gift lamp for the inspector, with tributes from the mayor and Rotary.
The Gunning Gaw fire, fought by over a hundred men and several Bush Fire Brigades, burned about 40000 acres of grass and scrub but was controlled Thursday night. No homesteads burned though fences were damaged and the Carrabobolin State Forest was briefly at risk. By Friday, weather aided containment and danger eased.
A farewell at Forbes marks 38 years in service at ten centers with Inspector Bewell and Mrs Bewell praising Forbes friendships. Their children were married there and they plan to visit Forbes again. Inspector Sewell thanks all ranks and welcomes successor Inspector Dolan from Sydney. Night ends with gratitude to helpers and a final toast led by Father Bongiorno as Alderman Conridge is honored.
The council agrees to accept Mr. J Carroll's tender for garbage services at fivepence. Amid debate Ald. Jones proposed continuing the present service with a motor vehicle, while Ald. Musgrave supported employing Mr. Sullivan currently operating the service.
Severe weather battered the area Sunday with sudden rain and hail around two PM and again after 6 PM. The storm brought heavy precipitation, knocking out sport events in the afternoon, damaging fruit and vegetable crops, and potentially harming wheat harvests. Minor wind damage accompanied the rainfall, with police and local officials reporting disrupted activities and agricultural losses across fields and orchards.
A 1 year old motor cyclist suffers multiple fractures and facial injuries after a collision at Lachlan and Court Street. A car driver also involved escapes with minor damage. A further incident reports a girl passenger ejected from a car near Duroobougle with serious injuries. Local anglers report good catches but not as large as past years.
Alderman F. Gonridge won another term as mayor last Thursday in Forbes without opposition. Before the election the mayoral allowance stood at £250, a £75 rise from the prior year. congratulatory remarks were offered by all aldermen to the mayor and deputy mayor, who responded with thanks.
Residents of Forbes will witness a Royal Australian Air Force helicopter demonstration at South Circle Park at 2 pm on Saturday. The event, arranged with the NSW Police, will show rescue operations and flood scenario responses. An accompanying FLAAS recruiting team will handle enquiries with on site trade and aptitude testing. Spectators should keep clear of rotor paths. further details will appear in Friday’s paper.
Alderman Hartcher urged deferring the estimates discussion calling the proposed general rate increases too steep and savage. He warned 1952 would be tough, urged economy, and suggested a 1/1 rate with curbed expenditure while the town clerk noted cuts require corresponding reductions in services. Simpson favored delaying the discussion for further study.
Dulgerya News Service reports Homebush sale on Monday with 28 068 sheep and lambs penned. Sheep up to 2/ to 6 dearer, best suckers to 18d, old lambs to 1d, wethers and ewes up to Md per Ib plus skin value. Cattle 5409 yarded, market unchanged. bullocks 120/ to 190/, cows and heifers 100/ to 110/, yearlings 132/ to 138/ per 100 Ibs. Thursday transport planned: 208 sheep vans and 186 cattle waggons. No miles held December T and 3 due to holidays.
The Crohamhurst Observatory in tecensland issues a forecast predicting widespread relief rains between the 12th and 13th instant and again around the 6th of January, noting a pattern of intermittent showers for the coming period.
The FP and Forbes Parents and Citizens Association along with school staff report gross fete receipts totaling £169 last Friday. Donations came from Mrs Forster and Mrs Ron Barters among many parents and friends. detailed expenses are pending while a roughly £150 plot is anticipated.
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Aldermen met at the gasworks office with Mr Gosper to discuss supply delays and rising bills. The mayor quoted pressure from consumers as workers shortage and overtime bans slacken gas output. Council agreed to seek help from the Local Government department to resolve the stalemate.
Report describes a working bee where several helpers cleaned out a shed and did odd jobs but fell short of meeting Van's requirements. In the afternoon more workers arrived under Mr. Herb Biggs and Canon White supervision. Miss Weaver also sent a few workers. operations to continue next weekend with Musgrave sharing duties.
The council expressed discontent with gas management, urging a thorough review. Alderman Hartcher moved to direct the committee to meet the manager Friday at 9:30 AM to examine the matter, while the mayor and others voiced frustration at past work and delays. The engineer lamented overtime and current positions, noting unfavorable conditions despite prior expectations.
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