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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 16, 1947
Page
1
Examination results listed include shorthand, typewriting, and business tests. Names such as Wilkey N Smith J Smith can, A Sear, Byori B, Sear, and McMillan appear among top performers. June Strich and Obey Wilkey are noted as winners in a former improved study category.
A NSW district notes the approval by Parliament last Wednesday night of resuming Boyd and Carrawobitty estates in Forbes district for soldier settlement. About 8000 acres of Jemalong Station may also be resumed for dairying, with land subdivided into nine farms and homesteads prepared for soldier settlers. The plan includes access routes, riverfront parcels on Lachlan, and improvements funded by the state welfare program, with units allocated to set up housing, sheds, and stock facilities.
Mr Dring outlines government push to resume Bape Estate and Carrawobuty Estate for dairy and wheat production near Forbes. A group of young farmers contested the plan but the minister aims rapid action. Lachlan Valley blocks ~250 acres suited for dairying with a railway siding and village nearby. Forbes Dairy Co-op supports dairy expansion to meet local demand.
A garbled Sydney newspaper fragment critiques American booster culture and journalism, mocking editors and readers for valuing sensational half truths over measured reporting. It notes tensions between American optimism and foreign perceptions while calling out editorial bias in the press.
Mr Tom Kelly in Forbes reports 90 per cent under FAQ and outlines wheat submissions and price requests up to four to five pounds per bushel. John Howie, Federal member for Calare, will be in Forbes to review presentations as officials discuss deteriorating grain quality and next steps.
The Australian Wheat Board plans to issue extra tags to farmers to store wheat affected by muta and damage. Chairman Mir Pertitt notified member John Mowse that up to thirty million bushels may be marketed by fly Robt and others. The event includes a Progressive Partner competition with state judges in Sydney and a dinner where three winners will be announced.
Extra services arranged to give Forbes a daily train to and from Sydney up to December 18 and the 24th. One exception. no train will run from Forbes next Sunday.
Heavy rain disrupted Forbes area through the weekend, with daily showers pushing the weekly total to about 2.58 inches and the year’s accumulation to seven inches. Farmers report delayed wheat harvesting and crop protection concerns as wet conditions continue to interrupt work.
The Par Worth Coast District Council calls for deportation of all aliens to curb growth of foreign speaking communities. The council’s stance and wording appear in a misleading recruitment style before a church notice. St John Church announces The Right Rev Bishop Ash will preach at St John’s on Sunday, December 11.
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