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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 10, 1951

Page

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Deep freezing of food visit to Forbes planned

Forbes officials and Fred Cahill arrange a visit by Deep Freezing Foods experts linked to Bathurst. An exhibition of 16 mm films and a lecture will be held in Forbes Council Chambers at 3 p.m. tomorrow to discuss opportunities for growers, processors, and new markets in Lachlan Valley, Young and Boorowa districts.

Forbes Ald Conridge Fred Cahill Bathurst Cahill Feld Blew Lachlan Valley Young Boorowa Caperta A. KE. Merryfull Amalthean Society of Refrigeration Engineers H. L. Messenger H. 0. Brierley Constoy Haiti Prowdman John Cannon Quick Frozen Foods Organisation Jocal Forbes F. & 3. Association Deep Freese Organisation Experta Forbes Bi Jmorrow Filma

No Thanks Mae West Declines Dubbo Jubilee Offer

The Dubbo Jubilee Committee cabled Mae West and Bally Rand to appear in Lady Godiva events. Mae West replied No to the request. If she or Rand cannot attend, Dubbo will advertise Australia wide for a substitute Lady Godiva to lead the Jubilee procession.

Mae West Dubbo Bally Rand Lady Godiva Mae Wart Australia Godiva

Forbes men in Geraki land ballot at Finley

Several Forbes district men took part in the war service land settlement ballot for the Gereaki blocks at Finley last week. Mr Clem Brown of Hedgerow won a greasing block and Mr Col McFarland, secretary of Forbes Vegetable Growers Association, is first reserve. Mrs Vanemare, employee on Walla Walla, is on the reserve.

Forbes Clem Brown Hedgrerobong Col. McFarland Forbes Vegetable Growers’ Associaion Mrr Vo Ranemare Walla Walla Tkat Tong Wey

Butter price likely to rise after talks in Melbourne

Trade and Dairy discussions in Melbourne indicate butter retail prices will rise with possible direct farmer returns. Federal and State ministers seek to trim the 16 million pound subsidy and may direct part of any increase to consumers while dairy groups push for higher farm incomes. The Joint Dairying Industry Advisory Committee has studied a need to lift farmer returns and a compromise could pass some costs to the public.

Melbourne J. A. McEwen McEwen Ngures Joint Dairying Industry Advisory Committee

Uranium claim near Dubbo puzzles officials

Polish immigrant Stanwlaw Pien of the Chollern railway camp claimed last night to have found uranium near Dubbo. He reported the find to the Federal Department of National Development, which passed it to the NAW and Mines. Senator Spooner said the find was reported to him and Pien's tests with a Geiger counter suggested rich deposits. The counter, a new design by John Wolfson, could be used by a layman and included a small loudspeaker.

Stanwlaw Pien Chollern Railway Dubbo Fien Australia Toy Department of National Development NAW Department of Mines National Development W. H. Spooner Sydney Mir Plen John] Wolfson John Harvey Instrument Company Wolfson

Rainfall Forbes Sees Wet Week End Turns Bleak

A wet and sticky weekend gave way to a Monday morning when rain points were logged and intermittent small showers persisted through the day. The weather remained bleak and cold.

Forbes

Conference of Vegetable Growers Opens In Forbes

Forbes opens its Vegetable Growers conference with Mayor Ald B Conridge declaring the event official. Delegates praise Forbes while stressing improved road conditions and coordinated marketing as keys to the industry’s growth.

Forbes Air Hirl Hanks Forbes Ald B. Conridge Nuuily Conthulig Ald Costa

Orange and King Minela Plan Royal Australian Tour

The article notes Orange seeks inclusion of Orange and Melong in the Royal Tour of Australia led by the King, Queen, and Princess with Director-General oversight. Lieut-General F. H. H. Be Ho mentions the royal party would likely be keen on visiting Walboridge Warm or Molong during the expedition.

Minela F. HH Be Ho

Magistrate Cobley Farewelled at Condobolin

At Condobolin Court on July 4, Mr HG Cobley 5 M left the bench for transfer to a Metropolitan seat. Colleagues and police officials praised his administration and courtesy, and he expressed gratitude while defending police evidence credibility.

Condobolin HG. Cobley Cobley Messie Hall Shields Bergt Young F. J. Hale Petty Geasiona Mu. Cabley

Parke remanded on £300 stealing charge at Forbes Court

Stanley Thomas Parke appeared at Forbes Court charged with stealing £300 the property of Matthew Hickey. He was remanded to July 10 with sureties of £900 or two of £450. Constable Kelly testified Parke claimed £250 owed him and offered a reply about Hickey’s holdings. Attorney R D Palmer requested July 18 instead of July 10.

Ballim Forbes Court Stanley Thomas Parke Matthew Hickey Parke Kelly Hickey Hwear A. D. Tyler R. D. Palmer

Campaign to curb apathy in road user safety drive

A coalition of road user groups and the local poverty board led by NAM.A President C. R. Davidson aims to spur public action against neglect of roads. They warn dangers to users, higher transport costs, time loss, and risks to national defence due to poor road conditions across state and federal governments.

C. R. Davidson Nam.a SLSW

First Discovery of Gold at Forbes Locality

Reports describe the Forbes gold discovery with surface gold washed out after rain on German Harry’s claim near the King Memorial. Miner Wallcott and Josiah Strickland discuss possible sites at the Forbes trucking yards and Commercial Hotel area. Geology details mention gold finds along the western trucking yard side and near the post office.

Harry King Memorial Wallcott Forbes Fields Ghea Wall Forcott Ward Josiah Strickland

PREPARE FOR WAR SAYS P M

Australian Prime Minister Menzies urged readiness for war by end of 1953 while not predicting inevitability. He explained Defence Preparations Bill would empower increasing production, diverting resources and adjusting the economy, with compulsory powers only if voluntary cooperation proves insufficient.

Ustralia Mr. Menzies Menales House of Representatives Australia Menzies Acta Mately

Postal charges set to rise on new rates in July

New Post Office tariffs take effect Monday with 3d for Lottera and postcards two for 3d while registration fees rise. Telegrams cost 2 shillings 9d for 12 words within 10 miles and 2 shillings 68d for longer distances. Additional words priced at a penny each. Telephone calls within the metropolitan area and Newcastle listed.

Lottera Metropoulars Newcastle

Scottish Evening By The Fireside

The Scottish Evening by the Fireside featured solos by Mrs. Raeland Mrs. Irene Fransela with her violin, plus performances by Mr. Harold Jennings and Rose Mary Wheatley. Decor by Mrs. Villa added tartan color. Mr. Cameron missed his act, replaced by Mr. Harold Jennings reading a script amid Highland atmosphere.

End Orpheans Raelland Elwyn Woods Harold Jennings Scottih Alia Irene Fransela Mary Curteis Rosemary Wheatley Villa Tilness Cameron Bupper Jrueste Hielands

Talented Sydney Artists to Visit Forbes Concert

Arrangements are in place for a Forbes visit by Sydney artists under the Forbes Music Club. Mr and Mrs Manton-Hall report Wheat be himself will likely sing at the Forbes concert with Madam Mascolo and Geen Bachmann, a superb violinist, also featured. Mira Irene Francis, Forbes Music and Drama Society director, expects a strong programme for keen concert-goers as preliminary talks become reality.

Sydney Forbes Forbes Music Club Mr & Manton-Hall B.S.W. Counc Federated Music Clubs of Australia Wheat Land Baer Forbes Muchave Mascolo Mascolo, A Talented Arthete Geen Bachmann Mira Irene Francia Forbes M. and D. Society

Homestead Sheep Sale At Homabuah Reports High Prices

Dalgetya News Service notes Monday sale at Homabuah yarded 11 688 sheep and lambs of fair quality with prime sheep and lambs 3/6 dearer. Lambs sold 23d to 20d higher. Cattle yarded 2365 head of mixed quality bullocks and steers realized 20 to 30 per head dearer. bullocks 1/ to 1s 9d, steers 10s 8d to 11s 6d, cows and western 10s to 12s, yearlings and vealers 18s to 14d per 100lbs.

Dalgetya Homabuah Lambe Cowa

Change of Heart Editorial Commentary Unclear Text

An editorial piece discusses a shift in tone and a debated purchase price related to Prime Minister's memory amid tension. The language is garbled and references parliamentary figures, reader impact, and concerns over power dynamics and control.

Walen Pally

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