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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1951
Page
1
A parliamentary report warns that low teacher salaries threaten the pupil teacher ratio and overall educational efficiency. It cites figures for required increases by 1959 and notes growing enrolment, training shortages, and calls from public figures for higher pay to attract and retain qualified teachers.
Dr T E Cuteliffe was reelected Shire President of Jema jong Shire Council with Hin as the sole nominee for the post. T B Smith also secured a second term as Shire President. The session featured motions and amendments, including a foreshadowed amendment by Dr Herbert Waleed and the president’s casting vote on an amendment to retain the.
List of teams and players set for Sunday's Grinsted Cup fixtures including Federals 4 Ofive Hotel and Garden Meaghers facing off at South Circle. Multiple ex servicemen and local players such as J Field and A Dickinson named across squads with venues including Sentinal Oval and Proger post office hotel for the event.
The RAAF helicopter will visit Forbes this weekend for a demonstration on South Circle Park at 2 pm. Officials and residents are invited to view the aircraft and witness aerial operations in a public display.
The council debated lowering rates while increasing income via valuation. Members argued over fiscal prudence and timing, with Herbert, Row, and others cautioning about local government limits. The vote hinged on a casting decision by the president after tensions over the amendment and estimates.
Despite bad weather the Day of Bruyer was observed and envelopes sent. On Monday parishioners gather at the Parish Hall for a program titled A Tree Grows in Papus about church work in New Guinea. Padre Glent will speak on the mission among the Wow Give.
Meagher's team travels to Halpin's Flat to meet Railway in a Sunday game set to start at 10:30 sharp. Key players include Meagher, Besgrove, Judd, Birt, Jones, Flood, Cameron, and Feeney as listed from Antram through Hynes.
A council report shows 102 building permits issued in the year with 34 dwelling permits totaling £54 5? and 44 additions and alterations valued at £97 509. Ongoing construction includes 27 dwellings in various stages and several non dwelling projects such as a dairy, church hall, doctors surgery, and a petrol tank installation.
Edward Weaver and Co and the Farmers d Graziera Co op Cow Ltd report that on Wednesday, 12 inst, under instruction from Mr W D Miles they offered Lachlan River riverfront property known as the Bottom Paddock western portion. The 409 acre freehold block seven miles from Forbes on the Cowra Road with river frontage drew little attendance. The top bid was 20 per acre, below reserve, and the sale was passed in for private negotiation.
Dr Tout moves to write to local members asking that the Forbes and Jemalong Shire blackout issue be debated in parliament. Murray McDonald explains hydro power cut causes intercommunity relay delays, prompting Forbes Municipality to assist in protests.
The Australian Air Force helicopter costing over £90,000 is set to arrive in Forbes this Saturday afternoon for food rescue demonstrations. It will land at South Circle Park after lunch, in cooperation with Forbes Police, then tour nearby towns before returning to Sydney.
Fifty junior legatees from Forbea Parkes enjoyed a picnic lunch and a programme by Lachlan Legacy and park organizers. Torchbearers entertained the children of deceased servicemen with games and activities then offered ice cream and soft drinks. Each child received a Christmas gift from a decorated tree set up in the grove.
The Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Mr McEwen invited woolgrowers' representatives to discuss distributing profits from the Joint Organisation wartime wool sales. He noted uneven impact, with calls to spread payments over years to avoid inflationary shocks and tax complications. The final decision rests on woolgrowers’ views, with profits accruing from future interest added to distributable sums.
The Advocate reports that council members found only an assurance from the acting gas manager he may be relieved soon. Since Dec 1946 the gasworks has suffered recurring failures despite proposed loans and maintenance. Gosper the acting gas manager says his labor force has fallen to one stoker and himself, unable to sustain major repairs.
The article critiques town leadership over the gasworks citing repeated manager turnover and unresolved maintenance issues. It details faulty alignment between departments, aging retorts, and poor work. It notes inadequate gas production despite supposed reforms and hints at interdepartmental blame in the council.
A rough outline outlines faults in gas plant including faulty condensers tar in smoke and by pass valve failure. It notes water seal issues gasometer condition and old distribution mains with no blueprints. State authorities call for near total renewal and possible high pressure installs while not recommending private franchise sale.
Dr Herbert praises Mr Tim Meagher for aiding cattle during a Gun ning Gap bushfire. The pilot dived to protect stock and a council to thank Meagher for his landowner support and bravery.
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