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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 27, 1950
Page
1
The Forbes Post Office observes holiday hours on Amatradia Tray Monday next. Office open for all business except money orders and ration coupons. One delivery by poyman. Mails usually close after 1 am and will close at 16 a.m.
A federal development plan of 250 million pounds aims to boost rural areas in New South Wales with cooperative work by state rural committees and regional boards. It argues housing and population shifts should accompany reforms to balance city dominance in the Legislative Assembly, with seats redistributed to reflect urban growth.
At a Forbes National Fitness Committee meeting 15 sporting bodies and groups backed plans for a King George V Memorial Park center. The proposal would use land between Battye and Grenfell Streets for a multi venue complex including a heart centre, soldiers memorial, ballroom, club rooms and playing fields with a target of 10 000 pounds to start, aiming for council and Lands Department support plus national fitness backing.
Mauldin Tble of Sheriff Street escaped serious injury when struck by a car on Loch Inn Street Wednesday. Yousty The rider rode from Grine sted Lane when hit by a car driven by Mr Forscutt of Goolkow. He suffered a bruised elbow as the bicycle front wheel was torn from the frame. Forbes police investigate.
Mr E P Dring of MULA reported to Forbes Council that the Minister for Public Works and Local Government Hon J J Schuhl advised a grant of 69 percent of the eligible cost, not exceeding £950, to construct a road to the Marist Brothers Agricultural College at Red Bond Forbes. Plans and specs require department approval before work proceeds.
Fortes Police report unclaimed items found in their possession a crowbar and a boy's bicycle. Owners are sought for the bicycle described as red Malvern Geer.
A retrospective review notes Sydney Harbor’s historical weighty listings and lingering concerns. Officials reference past measures, maritime records, and urban planning debates shaping current harbor use and safety policies.
Amency and Hockey Association committees plan a street carnival on Monday featuring Cowra Town Band of about 40 players. The event includes a town hall dance, a band concert, and street attractions to raise funds for the Amie fatee. Special guest Karen Bryant will attend. Cowra Band will supervise events and the day will end with a public dance in the Town Hall.
A municipal council meeting discussed railway station access and parking changes. The plan proposes setting aside part of the station approach and entrance for parking at Forbes town, with adjustments to Stockinbingale and Parkes areas to ease private parking.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Forbes Mr George Co Forbes Williamson Ltd and plans for a town event. Mentions Monday February and a large name players inter diths famed tip Box plans and a news agency phvori culars ar a day Lasne. References Mr and Mrs O Keefe of Five Deck and Mrs D O Keefe Flint cel returning on a two day plane.
The report details donations totaling £262 to the Manly Far West Home and related branches. It lists contributions from Letton, Manly Auxiliary, Albury, Goulburn, Dubbo, Tumut, Temora, and others, noting fruit and funds aiding outback families and a summer camp. It highlights support from Sydney groups, regional branches, and new units in Burinedman Jerilderie Lockhart Queanbeyan Bathurst, while praising volunteers and the installation of equipment at the Home.
Ruth Williams a 23 year old former London typist married Bechuanaland chief Seretse Khama and expects a child in May. She lives with him in a European style home on the outskirts of Serowe while Britain weighs Geretse Khama’s fitness to rule the Bemungwato tribe.
The Mayor Ald Seresler warned that key personnel at the RAAF stores depot in Dubbo could be sent to Regent's Park Sydney and about 160 civilians there may be dismissed. A deputation to the Minister was planned after a heated council meeting.
A meeting of shunters at the Partie halted work in the yards. They planned to resume later, with Parkes taking over duties when the shunters stopped work on Tuesday afternoon.
A lengthy column discusses social reform and a local council’s plan for Willow Avenue and Nis Condobolin Road closure. It notes public objections, early carnival fundraising targets of 10000 pounds, and political controversy surrounding George Gibbons and wheat price promises.
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