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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 31, 1947

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Poll on Saturday half holiday faces limited franchise

A council debate in Eugowra over holding a poll on Saturday afternoon half holiday for six months probes the restricted voter eligibility. Officials argue the £100 cost is better spent on roads and fear a biased result under limited franchise, while rural residents and business groups urge a townwide referendum.

Eugowra Orito Mic Borer Perial Iorchky Aod Grasers’ Association Mkect Wlite Forbes

Paludrine replaces quinine in malaria fight

At the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine annual meeting Lord Leverhulme announced Paludrine, a new colourless drug evolving from methyl compounds. Human trials in Britain, Australia, and New Zealand showed better protection and fewer side effects than quinine though relapse value remains unproven.

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Lord Leverhulme Britain Australian New Zealand

Lethal 1080 Poison Restricted by U.S. and Britain

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes the odorless tasteless rat killer 1080, tied to a South African plant toxin Gilviner, is too dangerous for public use. Monsanto confirms 1080 will only be sold to licensed pest exterminators.

U.S Monsanto Chemical Co

More Coal for France Under Polish Rail Deal

Poland and France reach a rail coal transfer agreement after a joint committee cleared obstacles. Previously about four trains daily moved coal. sea deliveries last month totaled 25,000 tons.

Poland France

Air service decision prompts government review

The minister for air outlines a plan for a daily air service between Forben and Svilnew, with comments from officials and directors suggesting cost, routes, and potential travel times. A further meeting and formal replies are expected.

Mir. Drakeford Forben Svilnew A. J. Bleaner Clut FF Rotwoes Te Remake Bhere Cour Mtr Choate Mertens Cnet Wwe Hantal Bye Rey Peideu Snettad Dragetany i Sillaewil Leceeran Toteneieiey

Child Taken On Plane To Sydney Flight Incident

A child was escorted on a Western Airways flight to Sydney with pilot Basil after leaving Camperdown Children's Hospital during the week. The infant daughter of Taylor was transported as part of a medical or transport operation, with details unclear from the fragmentary report.

Ciften Western Airways Mr. Basil T Taylor Camperdown Linspital

Sugar Rationing Ends as Demand Drops

The ministry expects sugar rationing to cease as fruit processing demand declines. Rationing will continue briefly for continued processing until official completion.

Courtice Une Petit Waa Aight Petro Eerie Uttlettre

U K Farm Leader Sees Task for Australia

A UK farming figure outlines needs facing Australian agriculture as drought and trade issues affect food supplies. The leader urges cooperation to secure reliable imports and support for farmers amid global pressures.

U.K Australia

New Sedan Chosen for Forbes Ambulance Fleet

After a tense meeting last Tuesday the Forbes Ambulance Board voted to buy a fast sedan car to be converted into an ambulance unit. With up-to-date waggons unavailable the group favored a cost effective, soon operative vehicle over a full new waggon, noting potential revenue and existing fleet strain.

FTER Forbes Ambulance Board Holloway Bathurst Dubbo Pakes Benent Sydney Ray Collett Ges ACD Wheeler Sud W. J. Broadfoot Hahn Mesare Breen Simpeon Transport

Ace the Automatic Compiling Engine at UK Lab

Britain’s National Physical Laboratory builds the Ace the Automatic Compiling Engine. Experts say the machine will solve problems in seconds that would take mathematicians years, with a cost around 10,000 pounds. A lab expert examines a section of the complex apparatus.

Britain Phiysical Chile

Heatwave Eases Across New South Wales and Dust Storm

The outback faced record heat and dust with drought tightening its grip on NSW. A late southerly change brought relief for some regions while inland areas remained hot as dust storms battered towns like Broken Hill and disrupted communications. Temperatures dropped briefly but drought and export fears persisted.

Nsw Outback Australl South Australia Sydney Weather Bureau Sythney

Molong Anthrax Outbreak Reported at Boundary Site

The Math vet Board stock Inspector Mr J Braidwood said there had been no further outbreak on the Molong Bathurst boundary property. Anthrax was first found among cattle on the Molong district property and a quarantine was imposed after adjoining Bathurst cattle crossed onto the property. One man contracted the disease and remained in hospital as preventive measures were taken.

Molong Bathurst PP Mathvet Board J. ©. Braidwood Molong Pip Bath Beardwood

Local Committee Plans Fundraising for Ambulance Wagon

The committee empowered to decide on purchases and seek government aid through the Minister for Health Mr Kelly during his Sydney visit next month. They plan multiple social functions this year to boost revenue for the ambulance station and wagon fund.

Winner Lge Rans Kelly Sydney

Girl Attacked by Family Dog in Forbes Suburb

Seven year old Jean Moriarty of Wongajong Forbes sustained injuries to both arms and the abdomen after a dog owned by her family attacked her in the backyard near her home. She was taken to the Forbes hospital for treatment.

Jean Moriarty Wongajong Forbes Lita Elleyer Ledwich

Narromine Pushes Ambulance Service Boundaries Split

Narromine committee seeks an ambulance station with residence for a stationed officer and to buy an ambulance car from Dubbo. Boundaries debate centers on including Tomingley and extending service west to Trangie, with unclear moves but strong local support for a new district ambulance arrangement.

Bubby Tittle Dubbo Narromine Committee Narrimine Alwad AL PreRen Boundry Narromite Trangie Tominggley Peak Parle Harromine

Compton Mackenste to Visit Australia Broadcast Plan

General manager of ABC announced a planned visit by Compton Mackenste to Australia as part of an engagement for the Australians Broadcast. Details of dates and arrangements were not specified in the release.

Australia Queensland South Australia Campton ABC

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