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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1948
Page
1
A nostalgic SydneyMorningHerald style column in Forbes recounts local curiosities. It notes tomato price mysteries, a pommy worker's misrouted trip, and historic Forbes deaths from colonial fever and remittance illness. Mrs. E. W. G. Brenner hosts a mayoral tea as the town celebrates civic life.
Sunday lineups include C W team with N Woods B Acret N Crowley and others at Spooner Oval. Portes faces Gt Lawrence at Halpin’s Point with EK Gaggin captaining. Forbes unit to play Gt Lawrence tomorrow led by F Mylecharans. Ex-Servicemen clash At Lawrence at South Circle Sunday at 10 am.
Tomorrow at Randwick the fillies contest the Fields for Tomorrow event starting at 1pm. The race covers 480 geet and features a mix of promising young fillies aiming for top placing in the event.
Municipal Council tour highlights road maintenance needs and future works. Aldermen inspect Spooner Oval to Camp Mil Wong Bathurst and Orange Road areas, flagging drainage, culverts, gas works repairs, quarry expansion, and cemetery fencing while noting pride of ownership and the need for regular inspections.
Peak Hill Farmers and Settlers Association leader Mr Barnes urged urgent action as about 96 percent of the district wheat is yet to be harvested and likely to be graded inferior if rain continues. He appealed for access to silos and noted 140000 bags remain to be stripped amid pending weather.
Lintrose Herbert Jones sued Franely James White over a December 12 dispute near the rifle range. White was found guilty but not sentenced. Jones bound over in his own recognizance for 12 months. Evidence depicted a chaotic melee with cricket bat and kerosene tin exchanges. authorities imposed no custodial sentence.
An opinion on the referendum proposal, arguing the government misjudges public sentiment about rent and price controls. It contends a No vote would worsen inflation and inequality, while a Yes risks national compromise and economic chaos, reflecting war era debates and decentralization worries.
At Forbes Parkes Road collision an Army truck stalled by Forbes to Parkes. Driver Don Hogan described engine failure and parked lights. A touring car from Forbes collided, occupant MecHrr reportedly struck. Ambulance arrival and local aid followed as injured were assisted before transport.
The Forbes Ladies Benevolent Society announces its annual meeting to plan the work for the needy and hundreds of families supported monthly. President Mrs J Peas ey Hike teen Mt, secretary Mrs C Miller, and treasurer Mrs Hood lead the group urging new members to join and continue the charitable effort. War Service Land settlement living allowance payments were approved for policier settlers after entry into occupation.
Women share excitement over Creme Charmasan as it supposedly renews youth and charm. Advertisers claim the cream smooths skin, holds powder all day, and shields against sun, dust, and wind, prompting praise from friends and many users.
Ad promotes Creme Charmesan cold cream for nightly facial massage. Claims include nourishment and toning. Mentions big jars priced two tenths and tubes half priced, with cryptic marketing phrasing.
Minister for Agriculture Dr Graham reviews Forbes Municipal Council request to use Daroobalgie Meatworks near Forbes for stock slaughter. He notes possible use with owner consent and a Local Government Act amendment. Further discussions will be held with government colleagues.
Readable text shows Ison wins handicap singles and lists Bowls clubs and players entered for the Sydney Country Week championship. Also notes championship rink entries close, Pennant match at Parkes postponed, with team lists for A and B grades and reminders to notify selectors. Includes sympathy note for Jack and I on their mother's death.
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