Quick frozen foods transform households and catering
The article describes a boom in quick frozen foods replacing traditional cooking with ready-to-serve meals. It highlights expanding plants, new Bathurst facilities, contracts with growers, and plans to spread to Lachlan Valley and other towns. It notes a shift driven by shortages, housewives, and the American war-era frozen-food model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
al Fortes
Dubbo
CWA
Plana
Feeady Maid
Bathurst
Orange
Millthorpe
Lachlan Valley
Young
Wellington
Aneweer
Frogleme
Janta
America
Forbes New Year Trade Mixed But Busy Across Departments
Forbes stores report a record Christmas turnover surpassing 1969 levels yet profit was pressured by high costs. Executives note larger turnovers in most departments, shoppers spent carefully, gifts favored practical items, and wearing apparel remained in vogue. Shoplifting occurred with few arrests, and public celebrations were subdued with most celebrations at home. New Year’s Day trade was mild, streets quiet, ambulance crews reported steady activity, and Superintendent Beck received the Police Medal. A minor accident near the railway crossing left an elderly woman with arm and head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Hut
Harold Stree
Cachian
Ife
Neares
Launce
Parkes
Beek
Pred
Tewie
Barwin Street
Forbes District Ambulance
District Hospital
Olympic Pool Holiday Crowds Mark Busy Resort Season
At Olympic Pool during the Christmas to New Year holidays, manager Mr Allard and staff oversaw a very busy period. Attendance peaked on Sunday December 30 with high temperatures and New Year’s Day drawing around 600 swimmers, totaling 1668 for the period. Improvements in refreshments appear after the council installed a kiosk, with Violet Hymne’s culinary skills enhancing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympic Pool
Allard
Nevel
First Carnival Of Year Highly Successful
IRBES Swimming Club held the first carnival of the New Year with about eight hundred spectators at Lio. Parkes and Forbes Clubs provided entertaining events. Parkes won both main events the Cup and Breen Shield in close finishes. Special thanks to Mr Sullivan and Bernhes for running the carnival smoothly. Upcoming meeting set for Monday January 14 to report results and discuss future club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irbes Swimming Cll
Parkes
Forbes
Mr. Sullivan
Bern Hes
TL Bennett
D. Bell
J. McGuirs
Brace
Hayden and
Bartom
Rolfe
Hooper
Belgrove
Neilson
W. Thorn
B. Ridley
LG. Wright
DF Markland
J. Nelson
Dlsece
BH Ridley
Advocate estol’s brother-in-law dies in Canterrot District
Mr R Court reported on Wednesday that his brother-in-law Mr F Armstrong had passed away the previous evening in Canterrot District Hospital. Mr and Mrs Yurt left for Sydney that night.
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R Court
F Armamtrong
Canterrot District
and Meryurt
Sydney
Disease Brings Carrion Eaters To Local Rabbits Outbreak
A disease causing many dead rabbits boosts crow and other carrion eating birds in Punny Garper-Bedger areas. Observers note rising bird numbers as more rabbits die, with inoculation and disposal efforts discussed and efforts to gauge epidemic scope across affected localities.
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Charles
Green Threads Worry Parents In Bathing Pool
Local baths manager Mr. Sam Allard reports a puzzling green coloration affecting some visitors. He cites a thousand daily attendees, refutes verdigris from copper pipes, and says bitumastic paint coats brass. Hair washed with warm soap and water after bathing may prevent staining.
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Wuffer
Walter
Allard
Local gas position hoped to improve with staff changes
Mr J Golling on loan from the Grange is acting manager and may be retained for a further period pending Grange Council approval. Council says the labour position at the works in Little has improved and expects gas operations to improve further.
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J. Golling
Grange Gan
Forbes
Grange Council
Lsbour
Noted Runner Of Old Days Returns To Forbes
The sketch recalls Ed Mund Bray who ran the Great Eastern Hotel at the Forbes corner of Spring and Lachlan Streets in early mining days. He remembers 28 hotels then, describes poorer street paving and bitumen seals yet notes lodging for both man and beast, names old townsfolk and businesses, and recalls Bray’s racing days and meetings with Frank Amolid. He plans to return home by tomorrow’s train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Edmund Bray
Great Eastern
Spring and
Lachlan Streets
Union Bank
Elatoric
Forbes and District
Bray
Ansiher
Mgr. Bray
Great Eastern Hotel
Mrr
H. H. Hunt
Bhe
Sors
Atresta
OLD Mater
Regres
Odr
Domien
Artie Forster
Brown Street
Joseph Oldham
Albert Bollinger
Guy Letterman
Arthur Marlin
Tom Barton
Geo. Stephenson
Mr. Bray
Meagher's
Golding
Jim McMurtrie
Concertai
W. Thomas
Meaghers
Jack Armstrong
Chas, St. Baker
H. G. Harwood
Armstrong’s
Bank of New South Wales
Lachlan
Templar
Commercial Bank of Australis
W. E Garnsey
Vandenberg
Court Howe Hotel
Lou Vandenberg
Sir
Lou
BI Clancy
Butcher
Bea
Wm. Brey
Bridge
Larkina
James Breet
Johnny Woods
Roy Strickland
Premiere
Roy Cenge
Dowling Street
Ian Forbtsa
Ted Barbe
Charlie Goolagong
Frank Amolid
Charlie
Buss 2K
Nith Sitiane Ptrwicte Ie
George
Sir Frederick Pottinger
Ben Hall
Sir Frederick
Sydney
Wowlngragong
Brrathfield
Forbes Grain Receipts Set Record After Drought
Forbes reports 518,000 bushels received for storage in silo yards. L Mullins notes wheat quality and drought impact while Walter and Bon ship bagged wheat at Forbes railway yard. A large wheat lot sits near Hed Bend three miles away. Charles Gemidttke visits with family at Whirings.
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Tllos
Forbes Weekly Temperatures Forecast Summary
Weather brief for Forbes shows cooler nights and mild days for the week ending January 3 with fluctuating temperatures. Forecast notes indicate chilly evenings and daytime highs near seasonal norms, advising warm clothing and caution for cold snaps.
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Forbes
New Year's Cycling Carnival at Gleaner Oval
Forbes Cretimg and Athletic Club staged a New Year carnival at Gleaner Oval on New Year’s Day. A subsequent event is planned for January 4 with lighting to enable a larger carnival. D Baillivan took second and J Parker (Parkes) won third in the Day’s races. Smith started from scratch. Miles Murphy (Parkes) led a five mile contest followed by Ron Per hoes and B L Weigold. five miles scratch saw Baily (Fesbes) win, Ronchi (Par bea) second, M Drennan (Porbes) third.
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Forbes Cretimg and Athletic Club
Gleaner Oval
D. Baillivan
J. Parker
Parkes
Smith
Miles Murphy
Ron Perhoes
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Quick- Freeze
Pyavgy
AY Forbes
Ey Rathers
Yee
Weema
Kt Io
Fresen
Americamia
Forbes Wes
U.S. Marines
Korea
Ieaems
Howes
North Haren
Chie Coareeniens
Keren
Ronee Ciaine
Ant ‘Devetaca
Sam Allard
Council
God Mary Baier
Fostal
MR Bray
Forbes Tiles
Charles Gemidttke
Fred Semidtke
Saber
United Meilane
James Comwend
Karen
Daskeas
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