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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1954
Page
1
Smash kills teacher Neville Pardey and model Alma Walah in Wellington car crash. Passenger Carmel Murphy, driving, among those identified as victims. Inquest details pending findings and official statements on cause and circumstances.
A coroner ruled that Miss Murphy drove on the correct side of the road in a head on crash with Pardey near Orange. Miss Murphy and Miss Walsh died days later. Ming Murphy and Mr Tan Davidson were injured along with other parties. Evidence cited speed as a factor but not enough for negligence charges. Pardey was not found at fault.
The Assistant Under-Secretary for Lands Mr G T C Harpham retired in Sydney last Thursday after more than four decades with the Department. He began as a Codet Draftsman in 1907, rose to Assistant Under-Secretary in 1947, and held roles including Chief Clerk and Bills and Regulations Officer. He also drafted the original war service and settlement legislation and served in various roles across the Lands Department and National Park Trust.
Local meeting notes the Red Cross year as the most successful yet with highlighted funds in hand and expenses detailed. Attendees included Mayor Gunn, Dr T E Cutiffe, Mrs Cutiffe, Town Clerk J Reid and other officials plus new residents Mrs Tindall and Mrs Whealey.
The LAU elected new officers including two retiring vice presidents Madame Schwarte and T. E. Cuteliffe not seeking re election. Replacements are James Frisch and Harold BLL while duties in secretary treasurer auditors librarian and other posts were filled by named individuals.
Numerous submissions arrived from Forbes and districts including Eugania Cowra Grenfell Parkes and Dubbo. The Forbes CWA sponsors the event run by a committee of locals with medals awarded to section winners at a concert in the Town Hall next Saturday.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Record Office reference to radioactive safety and the cost of power, contrasting with radium power. The text hints at physics terminology and budgetary claims but lacks clear event details or dates.
A driverless car incident near Forbes Street drew attention as a vehicle rolled forward unexpectedly. Hortie Girdhum explained a chalked starter road suddenly developed power, causing the car to move into the center before it was halted.
Two members of Toohey Miller and Associates, architects of Young and Cowra, visited Forbes to establish an office. Mr Miller, Sydney University graduate, and Mr Ralph Weston discussed practical planning ideas and potential public buildings.
Council approves a three year road plan totaling about £71 000 for main and trunk roads and £1500 for subsidiary roads. The program covers 75 miles of major routes and 13 miles of subsidiary roads with submission to the Main Roads Department for approval.
Forbes people showed notable stage talent at the drama school with strong actors in the cast. The report notes their ability to move directly to the Sydney stage with potential for success.
Miss Lesley Lindsay and Miss Edna Spilsbury led a three day drama school in Forbes with 50 participants including teachers and convent members. Mrs Patricia Reymond organized the event praised as a splendid success enhancing local theatre and future performances.
The Council proposes a rate financed by income duty to support road works including the Parkes-Eugowra Road and other arterial routes. Priorities include first year work on MR Parkes-Eugowra Road and second year backing on Pur and related projects. The plan estimates about 3000 for a bitumen plant, with a total yearly program around 31 500, pending approval and potential withdrawal by the Deputy Premier.
Deputy President Dr Tout outlines a plan to prevent works from being left incomplete by year end. Dr Constable notes recommendations to be attempted, and Dr Donne highlights a contingent to Main Roads on allocating funds. Cr Rowt and the En Koptying approve 16.6 inch bitumen for single frame traffic and maintenance. Cr Rout mentions communities not receiving longer bitumen along the river, while Cr Towt backs improving the Eugowra Parkes road to protect business from Portes. Dr J W Pemgry warns of unfair treatment of the eastern Shire, with Bugowra to Parkes funds delayed and Grenfell to Goolagun road expenditure forced into a third year.
A 1953 court case centers on a £300 claim involving Forbes CQ-OP and Parkes Allen. The proceedings describe a guarantor John Allen and his brother Ronald, plus arrangements tied to a milk supply and unpaid debts.
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