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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1948
Page
8
The 1948 world wheat production is now estimated at 6285 million bushels, up 45 million from the September forecast and 470 million above the limit to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics in Ottawa. The rise is mainly from Europe where the crop is projected to increase by 440 million bushels, though it remains 127 million bushels below the 1934–39 average.
Canada considers higher import access from Australia citing increases in previously traded goods. The proposal lists canned meat, poultry, prepared cereals, honey, macaroni, vermeil, and raw or manufactured furs among items, with the department of government noting potential dollar implications.
A terse notice warns that trespass on Tallewalla paddocks will be prosecuted and mentions manager Drewood. It references a dubious health remedy R UR for rheumatism and related pains and promotes a two shilling packet to take with sugar.
Growers face heavy losses from rust blizzards reducing value up to sixpence per bushel on affected crops in the Central West. Orange MLA Charis Cutler has urged Agriculture Minister Graham to probe E grade wheat anomalies and consider a separate pool. Wheat Board payments for EO grade remain disputed as farmers seek fair treatment and retroactive relief.
Racing card details for a New Year meeting feature multiple handicaps and stakes. Crusader appears in Tattersall’s Club Cup and related races alongside a list of horses such as Welcome Phalanx, Royal Blainer, Monarch, Tour, Flash Back, and Headin. The program includes the Newbrough Nursery Handicap and other events with fields and weights listed.
Boxing Day fixtures yielded Forbes wins in both Narromine games on Spooner Oval and South Glice Park. Forbes firsts won by 63 on first innings and seconds by 145 to 67, with Narromine all out for 57 in their innings. Key bowlers included Jones and M Crowley with 4 for 6 and J Nunn 2 for 6.
Night tennis gathering at Nelson Park saw IBA Bernin members attend as two cups were returned by Mrs P. Briar, patroness, to honor her late father and keep her mother’s memory alive. She thanked members and pledged £3 for the club’s continued regional involvement.
The Department of Agriculture requires growers to follow mandatory fruit fly controls or face penalties. Infested fruit must be burned or boiled, fallen fruit gathered every three days, and infested fruit destroyed. Trees must be treated every seven days with a poison spray or emetic solution.
Grinsted Cup trial teams Reds and Blues prepare for a triad match at Spooner Oval next Sunday starting at 1.3 am. Reds lineup includes captain W lifford and players W Stenham A Fowler Ho Woteon FR Elliott Hond J Nichelson D Jones FP Hubbard J Nuno DB McKinnon B Trotman with 12 listed. Blues feature D Himbly Koupta HW Dwyer A Ell W Morrison Drobsch W Smith FE Prow P Rout R Cameron D Leader R Barton A Lawler with 12 listed.
A list of bowlers and teams compete in a mixed program of singles, pairs and handicap events. Matches include Watson and Kennard vs Astley and Lble, with finals aligning for next Sunday. The entry window for the Central Western Bowling Association championships opens, requiring players to travel to Sydney if they win the district.
The Porches Swimming Club reports a slow Xmas recess with no races last Saturday due to Christmas Day. The annual carnival is set for Sunday with free afternoon sessions and 2 shillings for adults, shillings for children. Main events include the Astley Cup, McClynn Cup relay races, and a Queen of the Baths feature.
New South Wales Public Service Board seeks applicants for a five year trainee scheme in agriculture leading to BSc Agr or BVSc degrees. Trainees receive an annual stipend and government covering university fees with living allowances during training. Applicants must list Leaving Certificate results and specify honours passes and examination centres.
The Grinsted Cup second round draw lists matchups and dates from January 9 to March 13 at Wirringa. Teams Forbes Quandialla Trundle Eugowra Cunowindra Goolagong Grenfell Peak Hill Bedgerabong Caragubal are scheduled across multiple venues and dates.
An old advertisement promises improved health for a small weekly price. It markets a 2 shilling packet of a product named Heady-to-tike and urges readers to try it to discover benefits.
A November survey by F. C. Butler of wheat in Forbes Parkes Peakel Trundle and Bogan Gate found frost damage far exceeds parasitic disease in losses. Yield losses range up to 40 percent with basal stem injury, stem lodging, and frost effects. Charter most susceptible. rusts minimal. septoria present but negligible.
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