Record vegetable harvests boost Forbes district outlook
The Forbes district in Lachlan Valley reports a record harvest with an estimated 70 000 from vegetables and a further 30 000 from late March crops. Beans and tomatoes cover 300 acres and 215 metres respectively, with 100 farmers joining the Porches Vegetable Growers Association as canning facilities approach. Unseasonably cool weather delayed picking but harmed crops minimally while disease remains limited to early stages.
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Forbes
Lachlan Valley
Tomwlotn
Forbes Cannery
Eddie
Cowra
Porches Vegetable Growers’, Association
Forbes to Employ Electrical Engineer
Forbes Council will advertise for a certificated electrical engineer as the town awaits possible County Council formation. The former arrangement under acting engineer Mr Jennings proved inadequate, and a consultant may be used until a full-time post is filled. The Local Government Department directed the advertisement and new production bottlenecks have eased with Edgell’s Cowra factory expansion.
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Forbes
Jematong
Jennings
Min
Readable fragments hint at an ad text involving John Meagher Company
A fragmentary OCR line references John Meagher & Co. Ltd and a promotional line about health and pricing. It reads like an advertisement snippet with unclear surrounding context and no definite event or dates. The readable entities are John Meagher & Co. Ltd and a health related claim.
Rural University Needs More Agricultural Science Training
Mr Graham argued for a rural university to host veterinary and agricultural science courses to meet growing demand. He called for decentralised, country district facilities with diverse farming activities and improved training to expand enrolment and practical agriculture education.
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Spdbwey University
Qily University
Cir HT
Bykley University
Gratum
Graham
Mr. Graham
Population Drift and Co operative Action in Forbes NSW
A letter discusses declining rural population in Lachlan region including Forbes and Jemalong, urging residents to unite in community groups and co operatives. It cites insufficient local action, calls for stronger chambers, societies, and cooperative enterprises to boost living standards, decentralization, and inland town self sufficiency. It notes examples like the Forbes Co operative Dairy, local building societies, and manufacturing efforts as models.
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Makine
Forbes
Nsw
Chamber of Commerce
National Fitness Revelation of Nsw
Town Improvement Committee
H. 5
Beret
Foreea Cooke Club
Spooner Oval
Forbes ‘Teruis Association
Mot Com
Inon
Bursary Discussed at Friday's Legion Meeting
At Forbes branch of the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen a bursary for children of ex-service members entering secondary school was discussed. The bursary will be competitive and awarded to the most successful student based on school reports, with emphasis on academics, sport, and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen
Wome
Infants Plane Ride Sent From Parkes to Sydney for Treatment
An infant son of Mr and Mrs T Barton of Sam Bireet was flown to Sydney from Parkes on Wednesday. The baby, weighing in at Ub Ear, was born prematurely at Crombie private hospital and was carried by Forbes District Ambulance to Parks, then by plane to Crown Street Women's Hospital Sydney with Sister Knieht for special treatment.
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Forbes
McLean
Delphery
T. Barton
Sam Bireet
Sydney
Parkes
Crombie
Forbes District Ambulante
Parks
Knieht
Crown Street Women's Hospital
Finances Good in Forbes District Ambulance Fund
Forbes District Ambulance committee reported a working fund credit of £242 611 and total funds of £95,91 after a building loan overdraft of £8836 8. December cases totaled 171 with 1420 miles traveled. honorary bearers logged 140 hours. T W Morris resigned from the committee. a letter of appreciation will be sent. A sub committee was named to meet the Hockey Association for its carnival on January 4 in aid of funds. Meeting chaired by E W Brenner in president's absence, with J Astley CR Hohnbers A Jones and F Cobb present. Absentees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes District Ambulance
Cobb
Con
T. W. Morris
Ecommittles
Distrit
Tegret Ony
Megara Cobb and
Astley
A. and
J. Holloway
B. Redfern
A. Collett
Fire at Cowra Atlee store causes damage
A fire at Cowra Atlee store started by a cigarette butt in rear boxes caused about £130,000 damage. Fire brigade was called at 1.20 pm on Wednesday. estimated loss £100,000. Extent of blaze remained late, with Creweville brigade aiding extinguishment. Local reports note supply changes as Cowell now operates a coke crusher for Kozis Aga and other heaters to supply locally.
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Atlee
Piremias
Pepper
Squire
Crenfell Brigade
Cowell
Lis Gueworke
Aga
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Lord Inverchapel
GCG
Edgell
Orl
Aly
John Meagher & Co. Ltd
E. H. Graham
Agric
Beprtomeria
Australis
Ommir Trucks
NSM & Qld
John McGrath Motors (Pty.) Ltd
Guntlereagh St
Alan Breaden Pty. Ltd
Rankin Street
Britain
Completon On Tees
Dorman Long Company
Cleveland and Stedcar Steelworks
Larkenby
Cleveland
Great Britain
Australia
Commonwealth
Lachlan Reghin
Jemelong
Loh
Sensoo
Lisemore
RSL
Par Worth
Uetriot
U.S
Georgia
Washiigton County
America
Derovboltie
Forves
Mesarn Wm Angliss Pty. Ltd
Forbes Co-operative Dairy Society Ltd
Alse
Offeer
Legion
J. RB Olsen
Ambulance Funds In Credit
Ama Sme
Aire
Radio Deeradliad Matallars
L. J. Johnson
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