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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
2
Pete travels with Bill and Tess to a country show where a snake man headlines the side tent. Pete bonds with the crew, enjoys rides and friendly talk, and flirts with staying longer with the traveling troupe, hoping to meet his family soon.
Birth announcements list numerous Forbes residents with ages ranging from 1 to 16. Names include Yaruivale Forbes Anne Turner John Woolridge Colleen McGuire Ellen Losterton Steven Coffey Kay Davie Brian Stone Margaret Anke Peacock Daphne Ellis Yvonne Howard June Susan Stevens Peter Dwyer Rubbel Newton Robert Nicholson Coral Rennie Larry James Spencer Robert Ramsay Judith Duggan and others. The Advocate offers printing services for notices.
In Quandialla the S M Herald reports a light turnout for a bushfire meeting despite headlines of 100000 acres burnt and heavy stock losses. Fire Captain Col Russell is named, with Constable Metherney urging district knowledge. transfer and deputy captain arrangements between Quandialla and Bland brigades are discussed. District Inspector ADMINS will visit December 30 to inspect local plant operations. year-end club activity and a New Year Eve event are noted, along with a charity art union offering a Morris Minor prize.
A warm reception is given to Con Shire 8 McTierney and his wife and children as Conwble MicIn eremy, recently transferred from Forbes, arrives. The community hopes his stay will be an agreeable interlude in his career, aided by local cooperation and hospitality.
The 80 year old Mrs. Steele Caldwell was celebrated with a birthday party hosted by Mr Tom Curte of Killara Bribburee and Mrs Curti. Guests included Mr George Caldwell and Mrs Guy Caldwell who joined in the homage and supper was kindly served. The report reflects warm wishes for many happy returns and notes the cheerful occasion in a gentle, community tone.
The event drew a large crowd despite poor organization with attendees noting missed supplies and uncertain turnout. Observers cited trip delays and unclear guidance as contributing factors while others reported brisk interest in goods and possible future sales.
Reported score details show Wincina seconds all out for 222 with A Nowlan claiming 5 wickets and imprecise bowling figures. IMB A Scott and A Nowlan top scored for their sides, while McDonald, Minogue, and Slavin took key wickets. The text notes the result may be misprinted and reflects the officially supplied scores.
In a council report the Municipal Engineer notes November yard sales total 43 302 sheep 1 163 cattle and 1 653 pigs. Sheep yard construction is finished and cattle yard extension is under piecework construction. day labour tasks include cleaning out pulling down old yards caping posts modifying pens gravelling ramps and laying four inch fibro pipe for water supply.
Personalities and small town notices recount Bryson Troy returning from Yanco Agricultural College for a six week holiday with an 85 percent Intermediate pass. Dimitry Troy arrives from Burwood Methodist Ladies’ Home, Mr Des O’Hanlon sells and departs for Parkes, PAH & 1. Association bids cheerio, Trevor Reeves takes over Freddie Keir’s property, and Angarie hosts Quandinila Bowling Club opening day with four games played and three wins.
Ambiguous report urges residents to notify the local fire brigade promptly when fires occur. Instructions stress reporting only to the local officer, avoiding telephones to reduce jams, and following orders. Evokes alarm phrases and emphasizes calm, organized response.
Four cars parked outside a Forbes hotel were tampered with on Monday night. Three petrol caps were unscrewed and one hood ornament damaged, a crime blamed on a local vandal. Victims, including two commercial travellers, fear more theft unless drivers secure vehicles. Authorities warn residents to avoid leaving loose items in cars.
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