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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 10, 1950

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Two Day School For Soldier Settlers At Jemalong Cadow

A two day farm practice school organized by the Department of Lands and Agriculture was held at Jemalong for 26 returned servicemen allotted blocks on Jemalong and Cadow subdivisions. Attendees included John L. Girven an agronomist and H A W Woodward district agronomist Parkes who spoke and demonstrated with dairy and piggery officers assisting. Settlers praised the program and the department plans similar sessions in other areas.

Department of Lands and Agriculture Jemalong Cadow John L. Gireen Department of Agriculture H. A. W. Woodward Parkes Uhe Dietrich Goldier Settiera

Bitten by Snake in Swimming Hole Narrawong Man

Colin Balmer of Narrawong was admitted to hospital at the weekend suffering from a leg wound after a snake struck him in a swimming hole. He experienced pain and bleeding before being helped by a passerby and taken to hospital by ambulance.

Colin Balmer Narrawong Wuffering Fron Eruabe Seid

Veteran journalist Mr F J MacManus retires after long career

Mr F J MacManus on leave prior to retirement began as a journalist at Western Star Boma Queensland at age 15 under proprietor Alfred Ribinags. He founded Cowra Guardian and edited Castlereagh Cilgandra for 29 years before selling to Harold 118. He edited Orange Leader and Bastl unrest papers, contributed to land scandal coverage, and remains active aged over year.

F. J. MacManus Dubbo Dispatch Western Star Boma Queensland Alfred Ribinags Mir Mir Munus Cowra Lachlan Bathuret James Rutherford Cobo & Co Orange Leader Castlereagh Cilgandra Harold 118 Bastlunrest Masrmins MM Us

Graziers Seek Water Supply Reforms at Annual Conference

The Graziers Association discusses hot weather losses to cattle and sheep. Resolutions urge to oppose free auction selling, tax relief via distributing profits, lifting hides and tallow controls, exploring lamb and beef markets, and reintroducing powder cards manufacture. N McPhillamy re-elected delegate. substitute chosen.

Bray Clements North America Mir. Hint McPiafilamy Lowe Lea Porbes W. H.R Suit Jower Weapeak

Wellington Shire Council Elects New Leaders

Dr W L Johateen was elected President of the Provisional Shire Council and Mr WoC Pruden W appointed Shire Clerk. Dr Johanson, former Macquarie Shire President and Cobborn Shire Clerk, brings a proven record as councillors and ratepayers pledge harmony and progress in the new combined authority.

Johanson Macquarie Cobborn Pruden

Councils Defy New Electricity Commission Plan

Local councils pledge to oppose a centralised Electricity Commission seen as duplicating power without adding services or funds. They demand keeping local control and financing their own generation and distribution, led by Ald. Storey and the Local Concern Association.

Am Electricity Commission Brora Abd Re, Storey Loral Rorent Association Conia le Onnecesry Tt GTGO Counels Saltice Lal Neteek

Diesel fitters sought for Lake Ballyrogan repairs

The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission invites certified diesel engine tradesmen to Lake Ballyrogan for heavy marsh moving equipment repairs. Wages include camping allowance under the Award. accommodation provided. Apply to the Secretary or to the Accident Engineer with postal details.

the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission Lake Ballyrogan Box 2708 CPO Sydney Lake Ballyregan Wall House Loftus Street BoSd J. O'Brien

Ballot for Committee Election Reported in Friday Society

A Friday night ballot count lists numerous candidates for a society committee. The long list includes Willig Sherritt Thomas Frederica Wood Nell McPhillamy Wallace Myron Bruce Griffith Keith Macias Walter Robertson James Hammond Richard Black Roy Down Myray Allen Perry Williams Ernest Thoman Charles Constable J Morrison Roy Burton Ralph Tormey Gregory Sweeney Allan Pay Sunley Clark Rose Shannan Fadya Thoman Cul John Pavideam Collie Shutty and others. The exact tally and order are not clear in the readable text.

Stan Gale Forbes P Jojo Lea Aly Willig Sherritt Thomas Sire F Frederica W. Wood Doh W Teve Nell M. McPhillamy Wallace A Myron Bruce MH Griffith Keith A. Macias Walter F. Robertson Thurmas Angus Ho Clarke Henry JW James Hammond Richard O Keith W. Black Roy Down Hut McKeller John EB. Grime the Radbury Migh V. Sweeney Way Myray Allen & Perry Willams AL Thy Ernest Ho Thoman Charles Janes Constable Jamin J Morrison Roy John 1 Burton Ralph Pteny Tormey Gregory Sweeney Jeeely Charley Noakes Allan Pay Sunley Clark Mark Brodee Borel T. Mare Muffet Hawiiene Thin Yun Monk & Oo Collett Rose Woieir Cinden Shannan

Postmen and Telegraph Boys Banned from Footpaths

A Grange report notes postmen and telegraph boys are the only pedestrians allowed to ride bicycles on footpaths with strict limits. Constable Emmerton warns riders breach the law, facing a £5 penalty. The rule only lets private lines cross the pavement path during certain operations.

Grange Tergeirt Grange Lrom Ponte Emmerton Emeneric Jierson Fe Janeway Step

Man Injured at Caroobale Meatworks

Stockwell of Woodward Street Parkes, an employee at the Caroobalie meatworks, was injured in the back at work last Wednesday. Forbes ambulance aided part way to Parkes, then Parkes ambulance to a doctor before he was sent home to rest. Wheat deliveries to Dublin Halfway Totaled 162000 bushels this season with an opening November 17 and closing January 1.

Stockwell Woodward Street Parkes Caroobalie Meatworks Tula Forbes We Parkes Dee~tor Dublin

Car thefts blamed on carelessness across Forbes

Detective Sam Dunn of Forbes Police warns car thefts rise due to owner carelessness and poor policy reading. The report cites incidents in Forbes and notes drivers should supply driver name, address, license, and witness details. also urges reporting injuries and salvaging steps after incidents.

Sam Dunn Forbes Police Sydney Whitten Pally

Fear Not Unemployment in Australia Says Advocate Letter

KEITH McKENZIE from Weatmount Muidger asserts the Pact Plan will fund country development over five to seven years. He claims the plan creates 250 million through shires and councils for housing roads bridges hospitals water and electricity, with no repayments by local bodies.

Utr Flouth Galty Mengles-Padden Witout Foundition Mengles-Fadden Communist Party South Mr. South Labor Cabor Party Keith McKenzie

Man Hurt After Door Slams On Finger

A man sustained an Injury when a door slammed on the third finger of his right hand. He was taken to Forbes District Hospital and discharged home after treatment.

Forbes District Hospital

Startling proposal affects access to King George Vo Memorial Park

Ald Hartcher at a National Fitness Committee meeting floated not closing main roads to expand King George Vo Memorial Park and Harping Plat for grounds use. The plan would keep North Condobolin Pad and South Condobolin Road open, with traffic shifts via Buttye Grenfell Renfree Parrand and Rey Street routes. The idea, near Bundaburra Crossing, is expected to spark considerable discussion, with fuller details in Pridmy’s Advobe.

Ald Hartcher National Fitness Committee Ore King George Vo Memorial Park Harping Bedgerabong Willow Avent Lachlan Street Bates’ Bridge Condobolia Buttye Grenfell Renfree Parrand Streets Bundaburra Rey Street Laotian Street Bowling Green Willow Avenue Bundaburrs Crossing

Forbes Town Clerk Praised After Election Event

A chaotic OCR fragment notes praise for Forbes town clerk J J Chirk and others after an election meeting chaired by the Mayoress. Mentions include Wetherell and Barriers Day, with unclear references to local officials and past service. The text is garbled and partially unreadable.

Forbes and its rise from gold to meat and tobacco

The article chronicles Forbes growth from a gold discovery era to a diversified economy. It highlights population growth, meatworks output, saleyards activity, wheat production, orchard acreage, and a tobacco factory. It credits civic leadership while noting local criticisms of Mr Dempsey in driving development.

White Howe Wea Forbes Rasp Broken Hill Fortes Wyangall Portes Ayer Drmpeey

Bathurst sprinter wins Moorefield Flying Handicap in close finish

The Bathurst horse Carceraes ridden by S Taylor defeated a strong field at Moorefield on Saturday in the Flying Handicap, with Tartan Girl second and Tivoli Star third. The Bathurst trainer also fielded The Cad ridden by W Molloy.

Bathurst Carcerr Forbes Moorefield S. Taylor Carceres Gordon Horton W. Molloy Bali

Monumental Work Ordered for Forbes by Entimetes

A historical notice from Forbes lists Entimetes as responsible for all monumental work on Bathurst Street. The terse fragment indicates a local project assignment and contractor involvement.

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