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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 22, 1947

Page

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A Dynamic Local Government Spells Happiness for All

The text extols local government as true self government enabling citizen participation and leadership. It argues councils and officials meet community needs efficiently, fostering civic pride, local vitality, and initiative that surpasses remote national governance, claiming greater local governance brings greater happiness for all.

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Forbes Sheep Show and Gymkhana Planned for September

The Forbes exhibition committee outlined a fat lamb show and gymkhana to be held Saturday in place of the annual show. A conference on space at side shows was discussed with Showmen's Guild control favored. Treasurer’s report showed a deficit, while a program for the September event proposed admission at 2s 6d for adults and other prices for children and vehicles. The annual meeting was set for Friday September 19 with committees due August 18.

Allia Wallane Meares Forbes P. A FE Association J. G. Evans Nho Elwyn Woods Aut UM Mears, Weaver and Co Mest Board Food For Britain Rotertaon Britain EH. Thomas Donat Holliway Jim A. C Prery Altortions Meare A. Ke. Mainilo G. Evans

Motor Vehicle Repair Problem Spotlighted by N ALMA

The N ALMA appeals to garage owners and workers to better understand car owners’ struggles amid rising repair demand. Parts for less popular makes are scarce and expensive on the black market, risking delays as shops hunt for scarce supplies.

N. Alma Bether Supply

Forbes Brickworks Embraces Electric Modernization

Mr Martin Ryan, ex RAAF, operates Forbes brickworks at Peery Street. He recently installed a new brick-making tower and electric tools costing over £1200 to replace manual processes. The plant uses a Geo Foster and Son machine producing about 1000 bricks per hour, with kilns holding 20,000 bricks and a six week full production cycle.

Tyan Council Meare Geo, Foster and Sona St. Peters Mr. Ryan Ryan Forbes

Eugowra's New Hospital Construction Delayed

Foundations were laid and manual on hand for completion though a required permit from the Department of Labor and Industry had not arrived. Boree Shire Health Inspector B C Rowe said last week the Council issued 100 building permits this year.

Department of Labor and Industry Euggwoa Hospital B. C. Rowe Boree Shire Council

Orange S weet and Jufoy travel case noted

Fragmentary OCR item mentions orangeS weet and Jufoy, navels, Bushes Case, and freight paid to nearest railway. Authorities or names unclear. Freight to railway and case details appear in garbled form with scattered words like cases wired and M. C. Scott.

M. c. Scott Libarow

Greasepaint and G-String at the Hotel Australia

A largely attended meeting of the drama group at Mrs Plannery's Wing in the Hotel Australia features readings from Phillip Barry's Holiday. John Heymond welcomes Miri Oliver and discusses new members, a new course in amateur drama, and the group's aims to develop acting and behind the scenes talent.

Mra Plannery Australia Prides High Ho Ior Sydney University Oliver da Phillip Barry John Heymond Miri Oliver D Cy Pyar Regent Street Onemall Limoranor Fea Bran Kelrin Vic Cooke Parkes Bob Swan Reymonds Forbes Trela Bob Swante

Dawn Flight to Ivanhoe

Poor telephone service in Central SA prevents direct contact with Flying Doctor Dr Geoffrey Young at Porben. He flies from dawn to deliver urgent messages and attend to a patient, then routes a spinal case back to Deniliquin, landing near Ungarte and returning to Porben by dusk for the next day’s schedule.

Central Dalton Ivanhoe Porben Geoffrey Young Young Ewer Crombie Hospital Ungarte Tranhos Deniliquin Dr. Young Porbea Nymugor

Forbes Show Society weighs polo use of showground

At a Friday meeting the Forbes Show Society agreed to remove ring obstacles to allow polo next Friday to Sunday. Polo Club offered about 30 pounds rent for three days and potential yard moves, while the caravan football club sought weekend prams use. The committee proposed charges and safety measures, with a later plan to reassess drainage, ground cleaning, and sanitary services.

Forbes Show Society Ita Puno Pale A. E. Gun Clarke Cod & H Thomas Abempton Mears J Darosbalgia Poottall Amnonedment Mesrin E. A. Thomas J. Hammond Lint Tie Football Club Depowt Cf W. Haw Duff

Golf No Handicap To One Legged Digger At Parkes Open

Parkes golf tournament highlight features A. G. Straw known as One Legged Digger winning the handicap event. Fobb delighted the cobbers with a top afternoon round and a paired aggregate score amid applause from Parkes players and visitors. Parkes club president awarded a special beer trophy to mark the feat with Mr Kenny also praising the performance.

Parkes A. G. Straw Parkes Club Mrr Kenny Forbes Guaw

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