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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 19, 1949

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Move For Forbes Technical College Gathers Support

Forbes council pledges backing for establishing a Forbes Technical College amid debate over advisory committee influence. Mayor and Alderman Conridge back a cautious motion to present a formal case to the Minister for Education, praising local registrar Cooke and Forbes’ student progress as the effort moves forward.

Ald. Conridge Roddell Technical Education Cooke Forbes Technical Clicises Forbes Bretmer Ryan

Setbacks For Red Strike Leaders in Queensland and WA Miners

Reported turmoil among Australian miners cites February setbacks as unions defy law and court rulings. Officials including Ald. Hartcher and Brenner push for leniency for delinquents while government officials forecast end of coal strike soon. The piece notes Communist influence, factory work, and legal actions against the Communist Party and its officials in several states.

Jones Woods Ald Hartcher Brenner ACTA Collie Westentralia

Record Wool Load Passes Through Orange en Route to Sydney

Dunne Brothers of Condobolin North station own 113 bales of wool loaded on a truck from Condobolin to Sydney. Weight totals exceed 18 tons with tare bringing the load to about 37.5 tons. Driver Percy Evans reports a 138 mile trip with the lorry tray damaged, emergency transport rules in effect due to a cow strike affecting the transport run to Sydney.

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Car Thief Mystery Lacks Clear Trace in NSW District

Police report no solid lead after a late model sedan disappeared from Fugwra last month. The suspect, said to have stayed at a Eugowre hotel under an alias, claimed ties to a regional miler and that his own car burned between Eugowre and Qowra. Investigations continue.

Fugwra Moonth Lowe Rugowra Aerge Wan Wollar Gramiler Eugowre Qowra Atateamenta

Fall Rain Boosts Forbes District After Dry Spell

Rain fell Sunday night across Forbes district easing drought fears. Farmers welcomed the relief as rainfall totals rose with heavier showers north of town. June records showed 49 points while half-year totals reached 7 points, boosting crop prospects and foaling crops emerging from the dry spell.

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Woodstock Builder Secures 70000 Pound Contract

A Woodstock builder Mr FR Reynolds has taken a 70000 contract to reconstruct a portion of six cottages at Mumbil near Wellington. Work will involve Burrendong Dam quarry river site with men employed on the project. The dam’s construction is estimated to take 25 years.

Woodstock FR. Reynolde Mumbil Welling Burrendong Macquaries River

Teachers Call for End to Communist Influence in Federation

A speech by Mr Fowler denounces Red influence in the Miners' Federation and Teachers' Federation politics. He warns of a Communist dictatorship in education, urges teachers to oppose the current leadership and defend arbitration against strikes.

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Outburst at City Meeting Sparks Fundraising Debate

The council discussed a hospital funding plan and the president's remarks drew questions. Aldermen debated donations to a special fund for equipment and a refrigerator, with calls for explanations of the president's controversial comments.

Portes Council Deliberates Bus Service Extension

Mr F Bowman proposes extending bus routes in Portes and asks for fare adjustments. Changes include routing from Cularie Roger to town and Farnell Street to Bays Rd, plus Barton Street, with revised trip times from Morty Hui and Camp Hill homes. All requests were considered and acceded.

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Agreement Reached on Commonwealth Dollar Talks

The Commonwealth Finance Ministers conference in London reached a principle on a dollar policy plan. Proposals include a 2 percent cut in dollar imports by all sterling members and a joint Commonwealth push to buy goods with dollars. A long term aim favors freer trade and American investment in Europe. Officials expect a week more of discussions before government submissions. delegates will stay on post‑meeting.

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