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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 27, 1948
Page
8
A garbled Australian news fragment discusses cultural controls, labor trends, and economic pressures affecting production and markets. It mentions American influences, wartime context, and calls for employer support amid shifting trade and political landscapes.
A Commonwealth Government committee set up in February last year reported on the cost of producing wheat. It canvassed farmers across Queensland Victoria South Australia and Western Australia with 5020 questionnaires but only 200 in Queensland and 109 in Victoria returned. The panel found insufficient information and limited field assistance hindered its work. It proposed allowances for farm expenses and sideline income while noting a United estimate of 15 percent to cover non wheat activities.
Neville George Melioride, a 141 year old boy from Denman Street Hurstville who ran away last week was found in Bathurst. Police traced him to Farmers Qakey where he had been working for about a week before returning to his father.
The text notes wool trade details with figures from New England and Sydney markets. Names such as Gilkey James and Mount Vory appear with bale counts and price references. It references improvements by Tunhilay and mentions brokers and various consignors including Armidale and Yass firms. The piece preserves neutral reporting of market activity and price levels for wool bales and sales.
Warroo schoolboys faced Bark team in a tense match at Bark ground. Enes Hamish and Chet Muy led the Warroo attack while Linson and Winentley shone in defense. Salads and Mureh contributed key plays as Warde Bis and Wiebe held Sydney rivals to a narrow score. The river overflow caused a postponement of the food show committee meeting to February 21 at Bedgerabong Hall. Personal notes report Php and Peter Rout traveling to Sydney for weeks.
Forbes Municipal Council heard Electric Engineer Jennings cite extensive town mains needing attention. He warned many lines are undersized, risking poor supply despite lower electricity charges. A rebuilding program and funds planned, with payments expected by March 10. Outstanding debts listed for Snook & Gransden and others.
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