06 Jul 1948
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 06, 1948
Page
1
A tiny bomb proof safe marketed as the smallest in the world lets a miner set his own combination. The device is a popular toy for all ages and praised for teaching children to save. Parents are drawn to its novelty and potential as a money box.
Forbes townspeople march behind a band to demand Premier Me Git start building the district hospital immediately. Speakers condemn Mr Kelly for unfulfilled promises, fearing state elections may hinge on hospitalization funding and plans.
Forbes branch of Private Hospitals in New South Wales held a Friday night meeting urging stronger government supervision of all private hospitals across the state. They sought early action on attaching a maternity ward to Forbes District Hospital and centralizing hospital services to better serve the west and south. The group also discussed Labour Party affiliations with unions and delayed pension payments, with delegates appointed for a Sunday meeting at Eugowra to address electoral boundary changes affecting Calare.
In a high tension return match Parkes defeated Forbes Hail Wey by a close margin. Key players included Forbes Fowler and Huggett while Parkes saw strong performances from Chew Thornton and O Brien as they exploited defensive lapses and capitalized on rare Forbes misfortunes.
The Forbes branch of the F and S Association met to consider a resolution on free transport for children to centralized schools. Delegates Jack Cannon and Chea Eaton were appointed to the August annual conference. The secretary was instructed to write to the Shire Council about poor roads on the Calarie and Waggaroig roads. Messages from the Prime Minister and the Federal Minister for Commerce and Agriculture explained the machinery shortage and steps by the Commonwealth Government to remedy it.
The Advocate outlines restrictions on electrical use in Forbes Shire, limiting interior lighting and certain appliances. It sets hours and fees for power, targeting cooking, heating, and storage devices, with exemptions for children's care and public halls.
A State Council report charges an RSL official with Communist ties triggering a hearing at the next State Executive meeting. The action follows guidance from the Federal Executive directing removal from the League pending review.
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