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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 02, 1948
Page
6
A circulated Commonwealth Bank warning criticizes high income tax as strangling production and delaying property purchases. It notes strikes disrupt wool exports, inflating costs to shipping firms and the nation, and argues for alternative dispute resolution methods to aid farmers and workers.
The Eugowra Public School end of year party featured an afternoon tea for pupils, garden trophy presentations, and student performances. Mrs Douglas presented the garden cup won by four winners, while Audrey Wythes and others received super primary trophies and teacher tokens were given.
A friendly cricket game at Eugowra between Eugowra and a combined district team resulted in a win for the Eugowra side. M Rawathorne top scored with 73, while H Ela scored 31 for the combined team. Bowling honours went to P Bore Wit with 9 for 4 in six overs and J Townsend 21 runs off six overs.
Local notes record visits and holidays of residents across Eugowra and nearby towns. Families, engagements, and travel to Sydney, Bathurat, and Orange are listed, with social events, births, and engagements noted, including plans for football fixtures this winter.
A patchwork of cricket results features Boreham Towns and Elbourne in lbw dismissals, with Baro Orwell Owze and others tallying points. The column also notes local social updates including visits by N Woodward and family news from Smithfield and Bugowra, plus holiday travels and hospital stays.
After a five year break the Cudal Police Station reopened on December 22 with Constable LZ OC Buxton of the No 4 Division NSW Police in charge. During its closure local duties were handled by Mandora station with Constable Iverach reporting relief at the reopening after years of remote travel across Gudel Burdet Boree Toogong and surrounding areas.
The Church of England Sunday School staged tableaux of The First Noel and Once in David's Royal City. Prizes were awarded by Rev BR D Drury. Pupils presented gifts to teachers Miss Boreham Copeland Nash. After supper children enjoyed games and a duet choir sang I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas and the evening closed with We Wish You a Merry Christmas and God Save the King.
Mina Patricia Cassey presents the 33rd annual report and balance sheet of Eu town PA & A Association. The two day show proved a success with public admission at opening time, and membership near 969 with a small decline from last year. Donations declined slightly while a £15018/7 credit balance reflected strong local support.
A notice warns against removing firewood and entering Wandary property without permission. The warning emphasizes trespass rules and potential penalties for unauthorized cutting or gathering of wood on the land.
The pupils of Mrs Wheatley performed an annual recital at the School of Artto with Mrs O R Dart as accompanist. The program included Scotch songs, taps, solos and group dances, and raised funds for a new hospital. Kate McLachlan presented Mrs Dart with a shoulder spray after the recital.
Rain in Eugowra brought the heaviest for the season and flooded Canowindra Road and surrounding streets. Homes faced anxious moments as waters rose two to three feet over culverts at Bow Glen and Marge. Trams were delayed at points on regional roads, and many farms were marooned on Christmas Eve though Santa reportedly helped some households endure the season.
Central Tablelands County Council held its December session at the Imperial Theatre Eugowra with members including J A Innes and C Moterron. Discussion covered 40 hour week costs, steel supply for a local reservoir, and water supply for Moorebell residents with government delays noted. Next meeting set for Gowars.
A deputation from Eugowra pressed the Central Tablelands County Council at a meeting to speed the water scheme there and the Goolagong auxiliary pump. The chief engineer said pipes to Eugowra and the Round Hill tank are let, but material shortages delay progress.
The Boree Shire Council approved rate changes across the shire, including a rise in the Manildra Town Improvement Fund levy by one penny to the pound. During the last meeting they discussed the 148 estimates and other budget items, with items noted from local figures and performances.
At a Boree Shire meeting elected councillors chose Cra Boreham Seale McCarron and Windon to form an electricity committee for Spal to handle supplies. Windus moved Balcomb and McCarron were named delegates to the Central Tablelands County Council for three years with power to levy a water rate across eight shires. All councillors were selected for the Finance Committee as well as health and works.
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