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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 11, 1952
Page
1
The Advocate pushes for the Lachlan Valley Authority to secure collective security and flood protection, urging government action and funding. Readers discuss projects like tree planting to reduce runoff and expand credit facilities to support regional development in the Lachlan Valley.
Fragmented OCR text reports on vegetation control measures taming flood waters in Aotearoa New Zealand and the United States. It mentions Mr G Rusdach, director of National Development, and references floods, river management, and related efforts with unclear details and names.
A Forbes gathering presided by the mayor, with officials from Cowra Condobolin Lachlan Shire and Forbes Flood Relief groups, discussed allocating flood relief funds. Attendees included Alderman Whitby, L Craft, Frank Copeland, Brown, Taylor, W F Robertson, B Garcia, Alan Ridley, and Gordon Ratcliffe. Speakers urged support for local families and emphasized coordinated relief across the Lachlan region.
Fragmentary report notes a Tuesday warning in the Adveraie area about a fire or danger. It mentions a tie warning appeser and references Mr Sheeco Uae tabs and Mr fark Mein. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
A fragmentary report describes ex service matters discussed at a meeting. Attendees include named individuals and officials with unclear roles. The text notes a tense moment and a resolution to a financial or procedural issue amid a broader meeting context. Additional readable fragments reference places, a ranch, and a turnout or attendance details.
The Lachlan League Executive urges NSW Government action on flood prevention measures in the Valley. They argue for regional authority or a county council to back dams and water storage, enabling flood protection and support for production, while stressing home responsibility if the state delays.
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