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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1952
Page
2
In a midnight scare the Den family races to save their sheep from a spreading fire. Dan orders cutting the fence to drive the flock through a swampy refuge while Mary and Pete flee toward safety, as smoke, wind, and urgency mount.
Dan and family fight heat and smoke as they guide frightened sheep through a fence gap to safety in a swampy area. Fire advances toward the road while children and dogs urge the herd, mud slows progress, and a gusty wind sparks trees and grass. Continued next Friday.
Birthday greetings and best wishes to Myrene Webster of Lite l Queen Street for 7 years on Saturday February 1 Ronald Russell of Sullivar Street for 3 years since last Monday Eileen Pardy of Oxford and Young Streets Forbes for 10 years since Wednesday Janette Nelligan Greta Gonlagong 10 years old today Lan W Low Jietngarry Fortes 10 years old today
U S community service groups in 11 Southern states organize 368 communities under the Ruritan banner. The nonsectarian, nonpolitical group focuses on agriculture, health, youth programs, wildlife protection, forest and soil conservation, and local economic development. Established 1928 in Virginia, it now lists over 1 600 clubs nationwide with North Carolina home to more than 100 clubs.
The McCaughey family gifted 4000 acres for a rural college near Goree, with trustees R D McCaughey Sir Henry Manning and J P Abbott guiding work. Professors Geddes and Kahn backed a Sydney University aligned institute, planning initial Sydney Melbourne study then rural science at Ceres, aiming for eventual independent status and global standing.
Entries are now being received for the Fat Lamb Breeders' Competition conducted by the N S W Department of Agriculture and the Rural Bank. Open to fat lamb breeders in New South Wales, prizes include valuable trophies at district and state levels. Entry forms are available from the Department of Agriculture Sheep and Wool Instructors, Rural Bank branches, or local agricultural bodies. submit early to assist judging plans.
A fragment notes villagers in Move with the Limes dealing with poor housing conditions and crowded dwellings. The passage hints at curfew constraints and numbers reflecting population pressure, signaling a story on living standards in a small community.
A rural harvest festival displays abundant goods despite drought. The Rev H V Barret led service for King George VI’s memory, followed by a communal meal and a well-attended sale of donated fruit, vegetables, flowers, and crafts. Local dances, races, and competitions energized the Union Church events, with prizes donated by Mrs Rodgers and others. The Bedgerabong Pony Club revival plans a Saturday meeting, with a February 1 annual meeting electing officers. General weather remains mild with hopes for rain to ease upcoming ploughing needs.
Local notices list residents and visitors at Manly and Sydney holidays including Mr and Mrs Jack Chivers Mrs Idiens and Margaret Idiens and Mr and Mrs Hey Mclean plus David Chivers visiting his grandmother Mrs Haydon. Social items note Dr Bernie Riley’s return from the city and St. Patrick’s ball and a church foundation stone ceremony in March with an auxiliary bishop.
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