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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 05, 1949
Page
1
A damaged newspaper fragment reports lamps at Lacalean Street knocked down and the Soldiers' Monument struck. a motorist involved fled the scene, later tracked to the Hall, with debris and damaged copper fixtures noted. Police may charge the driver after investigation and court appearance.
Fragmentary text describes mail handling at Forbes P.O. with closing times and schedule notes. Mentions daily or Wednesday deadlines and departures, but many words are garbled. Contains references to times like 450 pm and 430 py, and names or initials that are unclear.
Group 10 societies threaten trotting shows amid proposals to limit prizes and alter class structure. Forbes meeting to discuss rules includes officials and a yet unclear timetable, with potential penalties and a push to create distinct A class and B class shows under the Trotting Club Ltd.
Emergency bus service faces Saturday closure. routes to Pyrks and Raturdeay canceled. Passengers to Sydney connections delayed as crews shift. farewell events organized at Towers Liairy and Lathan Street for those departing.
The Town Clerk was instructed to contact Emergency Transport Co-ordinator Mr Winsor about more trucks for local males and the Forbes stock centre and Homebush market. A telegram from Mr Winer set quotas for Flemington stock landings with sheep vans and cattle trucks, with increases limited by expense. Further reductions expected this week as Homebush Selling Agents’ Association discusses allocation.
Reported in Sydney, the Federal Government asserts its duty to maintain law and order while arbitration remains the policy. Court actions seek to freeze union funds as miners and workers face wage disputes and potential fuel shortages. Justice Kelly warned against further payments and adjournments as legal questions unfold.
The firm Meagher and Commit owned a power plant and faced a lingering ban that threatened their operation. The article details the firm’s plan to resume supply, the setup of dynamos, and the needed steps to provide sufficient illumination. It also notes the June 30 fund balance and the final status of the plant.
Friday night near Forbes witnesses multiple accidents. Thursa Dooley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Dooley, was struck by a vehicle on Pulls Road. glasses broken, knee abrasions, and a head injury. William Marshall and Henry Whan suffered head and shock injuries after mishaps on Forties yards and the Pulls Road. An elderly man named Watson on a bicycle was struck near the Old Grenfell Road bridge, injuring his back. All were treated at Forbes District Hospital. condition reported satisfactory by yesterday.
A local reminiscence highlights Woods marketing a papparmint remedy claiming to soothe a child's hacking cough. The item describes the treatment as a trusted domestic cure offered in the community.
Parkes Council weighs competing highway routes with Parkes, Orange, Condobolin, and Manildra in contention. Proponents cite cost and flood concerns while critics urge a path via Manildra and Forbes to avoid major reconstruction. Regional committee talks proceed with limited local representation amid disputed plans.
Two Narromine girls in a Forbes cafe overhear two Forbes boys arguing that their town is more progressive. A lantern is shown, with a girl asking the name and a boy replying it is a lantern as Narromine says we have electricity.
A Cowra employment office report notes fewer than 100 locals sought work last week as the real strike affects the region. The affected areas include Woodstock Grenfell Bourowa Young and Harden, with workers from the district listed as seeking employment.
A fragmentary outline describes a proposed road from Grane to Bruker Hull via Parkes, including a 3 mile segment and costs. Quote references Mr. Kelly and Exvquitere, noting a bi yon surface road plan and aspirations for the Parkes to Orange corridor.
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