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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1954
Page
1
The Rotary annual change-over dimmer featured an announcement by Mayor Ald. M. H. Gunn on Friday night that the governor will open a show in Forbes. Gunn spoke after a one day trip to Sydney.
The governor will attend the Forbes annual show at Forbes showground at 3 pm on September 10 and open Memorial Club in Templar Server. He will also visit Fortes in fie Specil View Regn and meet with local associations and officers. The trip includes visits to Wet Wyalong and Con dobeolin with other public events scheduled in Forbes.
District member Mr Fred J Cahill MLA wrote to Premier Mr J J Cahill outlining looming arperphouphite shortages and rising demand. He noted committed supply for next season and said government and manufacturers are in talks with Agriculture Mr Graham to secure pipelines while officials including Lands Mr Hawkins Works Mr Renahan monitor the crisis.
In Parkes during a Parkes Dubbo game, Mir Frank Spicer voiced concern over refereeing under Group code rules. He cited illegal tackling when players lacked possession and excessive multi player crashes after grounding, urging the Group or Country Rugby League to establish referee training schools. Two referees, Vince Ryan and Dick Grimshaw, were praised for control, with Grimshaw noted for a Forbes display amid rising tensions.
The kurrajong is highlighted as a meat valuable fodder tree in a New South Wales submission to the Department of Agriculture in Sydney. The note discusses its drought tolerance and potential value for livestock feed.
The Larhlan Valley Development League seeks Royal Society and Hayal Society help to supply water for traveling stock on railways. Forbes and district councils, the Stock and Station Agents Association, and Graziers' groups push the Railway Department to fund water, while the department wants councils to share cost. A ministerial letter and local meetings discuss water provision and past cruelty cases, including pigs dying in trucks.
Mr. Kelly with Gergt Glover and ex-Supt. Randall ayan of Mein presented the licence transfer to the Memorial Club for premises in Templar Street. The new site was inspected and approved for occupation and the licence transfer was granted to take effect from July 31.
A legacy seeks holiday billets for local children to reside with host families for a fortnight. Organizers urge residents to offer care and homes to sustain participating youths during the festive period.
After the annual meeting on July 21 the Girl Guides Association aims to present proposed all timber Guides Hall plans to Forbes Municipal Council in Nelson Park. The hall will be built by voluntary labor and opened debt free, with a community crafts show planned for mid October to raise funds.
Forbes NSW leads in education with golf added to Intermediate High School curriculum. Portes Golf Club president Mr Bert ak oversees a team, valuing individual fitness over football and hockey. Local star coaches, and boys train Saturdays for early golf life. Girls increasingly draw into football, while a curtain rises on a Condo match in Group XI Black Sunday.
Irene's line of sorrow follows as the Forbes family mourns a double loss. The funeral proceeded to the Church of England cemetery, with services held nearby and family members in attendance.
A large Forbes crowd cheered D Henry as Forbes and Narromine clashed in a hard fought match. Despite bleak wind, Forbes showcased strong play with Henry scoring a key goal sealing a tight contest.
The Forbes Rotary event drew officials from Parkes Condobella Grenfell and Cowra with Mrs Gavin Cheenles as guest speaker and Mrs Gunn the Mayoress in attendance. Speeches praised service before self as Governor Sir John Northcott visit looms and new president Mr Pollock pledged work.
The meeting sees Forbes Rotary members and guests, including Mr James and Mr Pollock, applauding welfare efforts. Miss Pillinger highlights aid to widows, deserted wives, and nourishing programs, while Miss Greenlees traces the Bureau’s history from the Australian Comforts Fund era. She urged streamlined government support and shared field stories from the Sydney operation.
Weather notes show a six degree rise from the previous day with temperatures reaching above normal. Overnight lows and daytime highs are unclear due to garbled text but indicate July dates and measurements.
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