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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 01, 1946

Page

2

Wyangala Dam Project Aims for Early Commercial Operation

NSW state member Mr Fred Cahill says the Wyangala hydro electric project should be in commercial operation before the next irrigation season, despite delays from shipping difficulties in delivering British made machinery. He reports progress inside the powerhouse with cranes, stairways, and lighting, while transformers and administrative buildings near completion and the unit is anticipated to operate commercially before the coming season.

Wyangala Mir Fred Gs. Cahill Cowra Guardian Sal Mir McKell Wyangula Powldlon Englaning Mr. Cahill

Wool values and British export aims postwar

The British government seeks a 38 percent rise in wool product values above prewar levels to fuel postwar output. Experts warn the goal is challenging despite urgent demand, with prices for tops higher than prewar and shipments rising toward the target. The piece discusses wool types, consumption shifts, and the need to maintain exports to fund overseas deficits, noting how freer wools convert to fabrics quickly while traditional wools lag until labor and demand recover. Winchcombe Carson Ltd advertises its next wool catalogue.

Ops 7Aire Weollen Ogmerimgent British Isles Lieman Renrthie Cominnevit Wal Sydney Peb

Visiting Optician Bono Seeks Wednesday Appointment

Visiting optician Mr D J Bono from London will view on Wednesday. Appointments can be made at Kimpton's Pharmacy consulting rooms Vandenberg Hotel.

D. J. Bono London Kmpton Vandenberg Hotel

Creme Charmosay and the Rose in Romantic Verse

Odd romance fragment depicts a rose speaking to a closet about a man in love. The moon and flowers observe, while a product plug for Creme Charmosan skin powder interrupts the scene, touting protection in summer heat and winter cold.

Creme Charmosay

Ended Yesterday Control Scheme for Pollard Bran and Feed

The Minister for Agriculture Hon E H Graham announced the distribution scheme for bran pollard and meat meal would cease yesterday January 21. He said wheat harvests in most districts allowed mills to operate fully under the three horse powers as required by the Australian Wheat Board ensuring adequate bran and pollard for stock feed. The scheme, introduced last year as an emergency measure, proved satisfactory and ensured公平 access to supplies while oats remain available. The plan aimed to revert red trading in meat meals to normal channels and acknowledged contributions from Cowra figures A Hines and L Ryall with the support of local associations and delegates.

iHon. E. H Graham Australian Wheat Board A. Hines Cowra le Chabr Navesary Nord Ryall Grohe Loree Quenliste Pollard Elewna Graham

Revival of Western District Trotting Association

Delegates of Western Trotting Clubs met in Cowra on Monday night and decided to revive the Western District Trotting Association.

Western Trotting Clubs Cowra Western District Trotting Association

Wool Report of Wool Appraisal Prices at Forbes Stations

Wool report lists appraisal figures for various clips and buyers across Forbes Parkes and nearby stations. Names include Whitlock Alec Read K Deller Parsons Phillips Bolam Turner and Hunnecock with dates in the late 19th to early 20th century style. The list shows multiple buyers and consignors with varied weights and bids in shillings and pence.

Schur Brit Badgery Lumby Lannched Tluir Grenom Ben Wo Whitlock Alec J. Hawes Parkes K M . Hunnecock Read K. Deller Inter R. Parsons Forbes Phillips Bolam Turner

Dangers of Big Dams and War Savings in Times of Inflation

A dramatic appeal recalls wartime dam bursts and urges citizens to protect themselves from inflation by buying War Loans and War Savings Certificates. It warns that excessive money in circulation could erode purchasing power and urges individuals to invest rather than spend, framing the choice as a national duty and personal prudence. The message targets John Clifton and his wife, urging them to shift savings into government bonds to support wartime needs.

Germany Berlin Britain Austral Ln Banke Commonwealth Bank Prigas John Cliften

Handicapping debate at Cowra Club meeting

Mr. Smith led a discussion on handicapping assessment with support from Br. Tyan Rue and delegates from Bathurat, Canowindra, and western clubs. They urged committee consideration of discretionary wind handicapping. motion carried as a committee recommendation. Delegates from Forbes, Parkes and others expressed regret over attendance and pledged contact with Dubbo and nearby trotting clubs for future meetings.

Smith Cowra Club Br. Tyan Rue Canowindra, Meats W. F. Kelly N. Hansard Bathurat D. J. Noon Kelly Delegmtes Forbes and Parkes Parkes and Parkes Thi Jae R. Shaw Parkes Cub WOT. Association Genre Club

Teacher Cornered by Inspector in Country School

An inspector visiting a country school enraged by laughter and noise burst into the classroom. He seized a tall pupil by the collar and set him in a separate room with the order to stay quiet. Ten minutes later a small voice asked to return the teacher’s chair.

Trespass Notice Near Tallawalla and Getap Na Paddocks

Property warning prohibits removing firewood or trespassing on the Tallawalla and Getap Na paddocks. Any person interfering with the rock will be prosecuted. Also advertises a manager position and a buy offer for clean, soft rage ad space per the Advocate Office.

Tallawalla Getapna

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