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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 03, 1950

Page

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Secret Ballot Contested at New Bowls Club Meeting

A contentious meeting of the New Bowls Club debated open versus secret ballots for new members, with proposals to raise entrance fees and restrict local visitors. Proponents argued open ballots ensure transparency, while others pressed for secret votes to protect members from bias. outcome favored open ballots and a vote-based majority for member selection.

Guan RB. O Pulnwr Gunn Armesidiment Gunnauld Austen FE Crime Padalsan Guile Gale

Enrolments Mix of Good and Limited at Local School

The report shows strong first and second year enrolments but fourth year numbers are low. Enrollment totals include 48, 488 transfers from infants to third year, and 60 pupils moving to the High School while staff changes and facilities strain the girls department.

Mr. Madders Mieke Acre Etdy Fui Gavisiem Apaee Maorshall Dolby Bos Bite Ana Shipway Balmur Leve Ats Pein Payne Riverstone Kevin Smith Nubingerie Loch Milton Marka Fla Randwick High School Miax Pat Davis Homie Economics D. Clout Parramatta Home Serene Iil Mint M. Townsend Broken Hill N. Handcock Infanta E. Forster Miss C. Baste Hong Kong Hlarteherea Baye Alsear

Rise in Shire Rates Approved

Jemalong Shire Council granted permission to raise rates on all rating bands to fund secondary roads and other needs. Shire Chair F. M. Copeland said the council also expects gazetting soon for a £20,000 electricity extension loan.

Jemalong Shire Be Dd Priday Uselie Shire Council F. M. Copeland Shire Cher

Ambulance Benefit Street Carnival Draws Large Crowd

A crowd gathered on Harold Street Monday night for a Forbes District Ambulance fundraiser featuring a Town Hall dance. Wir Cowra District Band, led by Bandmaster Chu Knight, provided marching and scred music. A truck stage show, local and visiting acts, and games like chocolate wheel boosted earnings with a final three figure surplus expected after expenses.

Harold Street Forbes District Wir Cowra Chu Knight Ole Ver Soprance Bill Billy Angers

Drowned Man Drowns While Fishing on Lachlan River

A young man who went fishing after work on Wednesday afternoon drowned in the Lachlan River on Mr. Tom Mulqueeney's property about five or six miles from Forbes on the South Condobolin Road. The rough OCR text includes garbled names and stray words, but the core incident reports a drowning on the specified property near Forbes.

Gunn Sid Mr. Palmer Lachlan River Tom Mulqueeney Forbes Condobolin Road

Death by Asphyxia in River Seek: Ronald vent Fu

A coroner’s inquest heard that Ronald Vent Fu, a youth fishing along a river bank, died of accidental drowning. The body, found by neighbors, showed mud and minimal clothing. Dr. McLean concluded death by asphyxia due to drowning, likely about ten hours before the inquest.

Forbes H. K. Ford Finn Jack Finn Jack Sorith A. Dun Fortes Policr Ronald Vivent Fu Torus Mulqueeney Forbes Diltot Hospital McLean T Wiis IA. Melean

Fragmented Romance Dialogue From A Damaged Page

The readable lines show a conversation about love and age, with characters Ann and another speaker discussing affection and a long stance of love. The text is partial and obscured, offering a brief glimpse into a romantic exchange rather than a full scene.

Unseasonable Heat and Mosquito Invasion Trouble Forbes Porches

Forbes Porches residents endured a hot night with temperatures failing to drop below 10 degrees after a day reaching 74 degrees and higher. A large mosquito invasion added to discomfort as children struggled with the sweltering conditions. A cooler breeze finally eased the heat on Wednesday, following Tuesday’s extreme warmth.

Porches

Fire brigade halts blaze near Cyril Markwort shop

Forbes Fire Brigade was called out at 8 p.m. on Wednesday to a rubbish fire at the rear of Cyril Markwort's cycle shop. The fire neared the Club House Hotel as old tyres burned, but the brigade's prompt action prevented damage.

Forbes Fire Brigade Cyril Markwort Club House

eviction interview in Sydney on housing commission home

Ald Breuer and Deputy Maynor spoke with Minister for Housing Clive Evatt on Tuesday in Sydney about the eviction of Mr and Mrs Walines and their nine children from a Housing Commission home.

Ald Breuer Maynor Sydney Clive Evatt D. Wal Ines

Memorial Club delays threaten tribute to fallen soldiers

For the Forbes area the Memorial Club plans stall as old Jamalong building in Templar Street is sought for a club and explanatory funds. Ex servicemen face displacement while a full time secretary for both League and Club is urged to push the project forward. The pace risks delaying memorials to the last war and could spark renewed local contention.

Suiders” Memorial Club Forbes Ral O Jamalong Chile Templar Street Vandenberg Fund Jomalong Club Mat Farthcouiin Memorial Club Te Raisitia K. L Telfer Offair Club

Fragmented quote from Pamela Franksey on marriage

An incomplete passage quotes Pamela Franksey discussing difficulties of acquiring and preserving a husband. It hints at prescribed duties and the challenge of keeping humor after marriage, but the fragment lacks full context or clear event.

Pamela Frankesy

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