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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1947
Page
10
The management notifies the public that Forbes Eye Marketing Board Depot premises will not be open on Saturday mornings. G. Musgrave, manager.
The Auxiliary announces a monthly gathering of members in the League Tooma on Tuesday July 15 at 4 pm. All members must attend and bring a plate as important business will be discussed.
July rainfall trimmed the Peete totals as 30 points were recorded on Tuesday night and 11 more on Wednesday, lifting the yearly total to 1 078 points while the season's overall yield promises a bountiful canon.
Forbes market reports firmer quotes with a better demand for merino sheep and wethers. Prices show gains over previous rates with prime heavy merino and woolly grades fetching higher sums. yarding included an excellent pen of wethers and a few quality sheep, while some consignments were canceled.
A community theatre production features Harold Jennings and Philly Byyne in a broad satirical comedy. Critics praise notable performances by Jennings and LeWirey while noting uneven pacing and a few distracting accents. The review urges consistency to sustain local interest in future shows.
Health board reported a scarlet fever case in Forbes Municipal area with details on approvals for treatment works and building plans. Officials discussed sewer projects, cement barriers, and permits while noting prior priority given to claims and registration procedures.
A Howard era feature at the Studio Theatre stars Commel Wilde and Robert of Nottingham in a Technicolor Robin Hood tale. The screenplay by Paul A. Cuateron follows the rescue of King Henry III with Robert’s duel proving pivotal. George Sherman directs a lavish production with Caryel Wilde in a leading role and a vivid Technicolor spectacle rumbo.
Defendants appeared before Forbes Police for permitting stock trespass on reserves. Charges linked to Gum Lamp reserve on May 1 and Yellow Waterhole area. Several defendants fined from £1 to £2. Palmer and Stephens faced professional costs. Marsworth and Paget absent. Woodward case deferred to August 7. Other entries include a sheep travel dispute and a stall for further action.
The Licensing Inspector reported no issues at the court meeting except the grant of a booth license to Nella T. Clift of the Vandenberg Hotel for July 28. The event coincides with a polo tournament at Forbes. Trading hours were set from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
sale notice describes a two berth caravan with ice chest in excellent condition. price referenced as reasonable and location noted at Weir Swimming Reserve. contains garbled text but preserves key items and offer details.
A Golden Wedding party for Mr and Mrs Callow, of Glowcenter and Dailey, drew their large family to Beecroft. Sons Len and others bestowed engraved gold serviette rings and a grand bouquet while relatives toasted with champagne and songs.
Advocate Office places a notice seeking Tikay, described as clean and soft raga, priced at three pence per pound. The ad requests potential sellers to contact the office for terms.
A Forbes sheep sale notes a mixed yarding with many postaged fat lambs and heavy wedders. Market demand showed irregularity with quotes highlighting price ranges for prime and trade categories amid wet conditions and regional competition.
Local electrical department notes interruptions while crews tighten and modernize infrastructure along Oxford Street between Abreblers and Ferry Street. Preparations include paneling safety work, gutter and lighting system checks, and prepayment for materials at wholesale rates as part of ongoing supply and maintenance efforts.
A report from Trimford details contamination of wool by foreign matter during processing. Damaged fibers require removal and discarding to prevent further disruption, with extensive handling of bale contents and careful cutting to separate contaminated wool from clean material.
The Advocate advertises printing services for all classes of printing at competitive prices and invites readers to request quotations.
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