06 Feb 1948
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1948
Page
1
Fortes silos are filled or closed as receiving ends and rail lines limit unloading. Tom Kelly reports season receivals by grade with 495877 bushels secured and 4080 bushels trucked out, leaving 41907 bushels in silos. Farmers urged to file warrants early for remaining grain.
A cooler spell follows days of extreme heat with a southerly shift at Porches on Wednesday. Temperatures yesterday eased to just over 100 degrees after a 104 degree day, with thunderstorms producing light rain not measured at Camp Hil gauge.
In Forbes Court yesterday O. Burke and Lan King faced assault charges with adjournments granted. Kendall and Hurrin were committed for trial on multiple counts including breaking into Forbes Railway Station and goods shed. Kendall pleaded guilty to stealing a railway key and was remanded for further trial details in February.
Diana Palmer resumes studies at Forbes LM School after two years at Presbyterian Ladies College Orange hoping to take the Intermediate Certificate this year Olena plans to travel to school independently and proposes using a white stick as international code for assistance on streets and footpaths to raise public awareness in Forbes.
At the Licensing Court deferred licences for G A G Taines John B Reymond Forbes and William C Lees Eugowra were adjourned to March 4 for hearing by the New South Wales Liquor Licensing Court. A further adjournment may be needed to allow full attendance of the court and a decision on Forbes Bowling Club and Forbes Golf Club club licenses.
George Arthur Deny Spencer, one of the violinists in the motor crash on Parkes Road last Sunday night, remains in hospital with a fractured spine but is making satisfactory progress. Initial hopes for recovery were high, and his condition has improved in recent days.
Municipal Council approves separate loans for officers housing rather than a single 10000 loan. Report by Town Clerk Depipsey notes ordinary loan procedures not suitable for council homes and outlines differing loans for gasworks manager, electrical engineer, waterworks operator, and others with some to be incorporated later.
In a surprising turn Baker and Dribsch defeated J Clarke and T Bengrove to win the Championship Pairs. The event featured strong play, with Baker and Drabech posting 19 to 17 over Clarke and Ort. Other matches saw Clarke and Webb lose 27 21, while Sharpe and Beagrove fell 13 to 21. New member admissions noted, and upcoming events include New Members Day, Western District Championships, and Pennants rounds with draws and entries closing mid February.
A report to the Electricity Authority of New South Wales discusses forming a County Council to manage rural electricity distribution for Forbes Municipality and surrounding Shire. Councils favor progress but differ on financing and governance, debating debt, revenue, and the need for a permanent electrical engineer before committing to a countywide arrangement. Leaders from both councils are urged to reconvene to resolve differences and push forward with the proposal.
A list of races and entrants at Randwick covers two year old fillies and three year olds with names such as Casanova, High Ideals, and Silver Buzz. Notable horses include Gay Monarch, Star Vite, Earl Pentheus, and Royal Court Debenture. The card features varied handicaps and hcp events across the meeting, with venues including Ingleburn, Berala, and Lamp.
Mr KR O Palmer appeared for Leo Sweeney in the local Police Court yesterday against Reuben Dwight for assault. The court, presided by Mr Cobley, found the case proved and fined the defendant two pounds with £3 3s professional costs and £2 witnesses' expenses, in default of payment four days’ imprisonment.
Rural Bank of New South Wales announces staff changes after its expansion to general banking. Bruce Smith becomes superintendent, H Promen is chief inspector, B Norton promoted to chief accountant, and S McKenna becomes secretary, previously with the bank’s secretarial staff.
Walter 8 Acorn appeared in the Police Court seeking possession under Section 30 of the National Security Regulations of premises owned by Mr Jack Sly and occupied by T Drane. Mr R Palmer represented the owner while Moloney and Wu Koes represented the occupant. After hearing evidence the magistrate Mr Cobley refused the application.
Cioldabrough Mort é Co. Ltd advertises a sale of 16 000 well bred sheep at Grinwlburn on Thursday February 12. The notice notes the special date and location for the livestock auction.
The council invites guardians having other children to obtain application forms at the Town Hall during office hours from teachers of all schools. Completed forms must be returned to the Council's office on or before February 20. DP Dempsey, Town Clerk, Forbes, 6 February 148.
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