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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1952
Page
1
Editorial urges Lachlan Weir to form the Lachlan Valley Development League and back irrigation expansion to protect food supplies. It calls for Forbes support, government action, and increased storage to boost dairy and cereal output amid rising global demand.
Forbes Traders' Association backed a lunch hour shift to 12:30 to 1:30 pm after mixed views from members and workers. Mrs Horspe and supporters argued the change would ease midday duties for mothers and children, while others warned of risks to shop and motor traffic. The proposal, with 38 in favor and 4 against, moves to seek approval from the Municipal Council.
An engine driver named Burgers died on a goods train between unknown stations. A post mortem concluded the death was due to an injury caused by a train incident. The body was transported to a cemetery where authorities conducted the funeral arrangements.
A milk vendor pleaded guilty to adulteration detected as 23.4 percent added water. He was fined £5 with costs in the Forbes Court of Petty Sessions, presided by Mr W Engtich SM. Health inspectors reported the case, noting container tampering and compliance attempts.
A letter discusses appeals against the General’s valuation, clarifying that aggrieved parties may appeal individually rather than through a collective rite. The writer requests timely submission to the Cornell Office and mentions potential confusion over filing deadlines and procedural steps.
President Truman presented the Cellier Trophy for the greatest aviation achievement of the year to Igor L Btkeraky for helicopter development and use. Recipients also included Robert A. Sewell on behalf of the military services and Vice Adm. Merlin Neill for the Coast Guard.
Last Friday a pie hunting event occurred near the Forbes railway trucking yards with poor water and damaged holding areas. Pigs escaped, several pies died, hunting and recapture took place, and a later inspection promised temporary repairs while plans for modernised yards were discussed.
Forbes Police Constable describes a October 20 incident on Sherrit Street where a lorry parked on the wrong side near damaged structures caused by a toppled verandal. The driver disputed the charge, saying he was not the forry owner. The court found him guilty of parking on the wrong side and imposed fines.
A fragment reports a continuing dry spell despite cheerful Sydney assurances that it is broken. Temperatures run warm but well below the tenbury mark with min and max figures implied for Thursday and Wednesday, highlighting a mild but unsettled pattern.
A public meeting is planned in Forbes town hall to unite citizens and farmers for launching the Lachian Development League. The gathering seeks a representative body to advocate valley potential and attract action under tightened credit for local and sport needs. The event urges broad attendance next Tuesday evening.
A Forbes conference called by Jemalong Shire Council gathered officials from Forbes and Jemalong councils and state departments to plan all weather north south access during floods. The group discussed Bailey bridge use at Turners Crossing and potential road works funded by the state to maintain year round links.
Railway returns reveal stronger inward and outward shipments at Forbes. January 1943 saw total inbound and outbound tonnages reach 4197 tons, with cattle and sheep figures rising as drought increased demand for meat. The 1960s period shows continued rural industry growth and town needs expanding.
The Forbes petty sessions Tuesday heard evidence in a case where Donald J. McGregor faced charges of stealing two bags of wheat from railway trucks. Railway Detective J A Brown testified, with Neil Dardanelles Walker and others providing context on wheat handling, bag repairs, and local market practices.
Mr George Smith, manager of Forbes Tobacco Factory, dismissed rumors of imminent closure. He said the plant remains in regular operation, with no staffing cuts beyond unfilled placeholders and no plan to shut down in the near term.
The licenses of two Forbes hotels were transferred in a local licensing court session led by Mrs. Wo Bmgtist LM on Tuesday afternoon. Fire at the Alepin Hotel near Gilthard de Stanley Pili Trey y. license changes include Globe Hotel and Waien Hotel transfers as described, with implications for ownership and operation by the involved parties.
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