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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1949
Page
9
The article argues the transport of coal and goods between Forbes and Sydney underpins city life. It notes current and future demand for vehicles and services, the need for reliable road mobility in emergencies, and predicts greater motor industry demand for heavy and light vehicles as the region develops.
Orange Tile Works on Byng Street Orange Fo offers varied roofing tiles for any building. For details call Box 106 or phone 56 and arrange printing needs with the Advocate.
A jumble of notes from Quandialla reports a tamely wild show night with Burns sisters and Miss Beatie among visitors, hospital separations, and weather impacts. References to ceremonies at the hospital, power supply, and district events mix with local chatter, rainfall and crop notes shaping a busy, unsettled period.
Bedgerabong P and C Association held its July meeting in the school with Mrs J A Constable presiding in place of president J Rodgers. They discussed an unveiling ceremony for a projector and forming an honor roll of ex pupils who served.
Promoters announce a social at Show Pavilion on Monday August 1 1949 featuring a dance band. An excellent supper will be served and guests are urged to attend for a good time.
Bedgerabong branch of the CWA marked its one year anniversary with a birthday meeting. Mrs. C A Smith outlined yearly work, welcomed visitors from Forbes and Trundle, and presented departing members Mrs. Stearman and Mrs. Bishop with gifts. Musicians entertained while Mrs. Simmons from Trundle offered best wishes and praised the branch’s progress.
The 20th annual Wheatgrowers Union conference in Forbes is postponed to an undetermined date. Forbes branch resolutions seek weight and measures posting of bulk and bagged wheat, allow purchasing sacks on account with deductions by the Wheat Board, a second weighbridge, upgraded silos and machinery to expedite delivery.
The card lists pairs and results from a local tennis event with teams including Mrs Ridley, J Ellis, Mrs Hodges, T Hodges, Miss Ritchey, OG Winter, Miss Moon, N Bailey, Miss Field, R Hodges, Mrs Ellis, B Heinrich, Mrs R Hodges, N BR Hodges, Mrs Timmins, Cunny, Miss Peasley, E Peasley, Mrs Cunningham, J Cunningham, and Mr E Hodges with W Britt. Totals show Bedgerabong 24 sets Warmes 13 sets and gamen 135.
Distributing agents expect no payment shortage as New South Wales faces butter and cheese supply hurdles over the coming months. Provided transport arrangements can be made, the Division of Dairying of the Department of Agriculture notes that Victorian and interstate factories should help meet local needs amid regional conditions.
The Lucerne property owned by Mr. W. C. Goodacre at Ban Faroe Canowindra on the Belubula River has been sold to the Government for closer pen e purposes. About 500 acres of excellent lucerne growing land sold for 135 375 pounds and will be divided into five prime holdings for soldier setters. The Waugoula Shire Council received a letter outlining the sale from State Crown Solicitors Office Sydney.
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