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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1954
Page
1
The member for Calare John Howse increased his election majority as counting continued. Despite a government swing toward Labor, it appears the Liberal Country Party would secure a working majority of about seven seats.
In Forbes local returns Mr Howse led with about 4000 votes while Breen trailed by a margin around 36,552 to 4506. Breen held the majority over Howse in some precincts with tighter results elsewhere. Final counts show Breen ahead overall, with polling booths at Forbes and South Forbes reporting orderly voting and a town hall tallying the state results.
Police report a garage break in resulting in tyre theft. The fragmentary text mentions individuals, voting figures, and localities in a muddled OCR fetch, with references to Forbes polling and a 1908 era context. The readable elements point to a crime note linked to a broader election discussion among local figures.
Council discussions center on allowing a Prague area project to extend 20 feet by amending brick requirements. Dr Vout objected earlier, while officials note Town Planning rules require brick backing even in industrial zones. The mayor urged maintaining brick depth and potential veto of objections.
The council voted to resume Lachlan Producers Cooperative Co. Ltd land behind Gates Park for recreation. Ald Harteher and Ald Crisp supported dedicating Bates Park as a park, while Ald Jones and Ald Woods requested their vote be recorded. The move may affect future use of the Lachlan land for park expansion.
Mr. Bot Richards on Attlee Street at about 4 p.m. Saturday reported seeing a saucer shaped object with a bright yellow or orange center and a silver, metallic tail. The saucer allegedly hovered at incredible speed above a brick and iron building, with side walls carried back in brick to a depth of 208. Ald Brenner and Jones moved to seek a ruling from the Lord Government Department. Jones filed a motion to amend regulations for buildings in brick areas, requiring external walls to be brick, stone, or concrete.
Forbes Council backed a tree planting scheme on the State Highway after a report by Council Engineer J. Dawe. The plan calls for 384 roadable trees to line the highway north of Forbes this year with more to the south pending consent from the Main Roads Board. Estimated cost approved totals £1200 for the northern stretch.
Dr K. Sarma of New Delhi spoke at a Rotary dinner, urging sympathy for Asia's problems and peaceable ties among nations. He warned against white Australia immigration policy and stressed Asia's long history of culture, science, and unity led by Gandhi's nonviolence as Britain left India.
Forbes Municipal Council decides to affiliate with the Riverine Council's University League pushing for an Australian rural university. The motion includes paying a £10 initiation fee. A public meeting in Forbes heard tributes to local flood relief efforts with donations presented to Canon White.
In Forbes the Rotary club hosted a visit by Indian and British delegates led by Sir Sarma and Mr Soom. The event stressed friendship across nations, noted Nehru's constitutional aims, and praised cultural exchanges. Attendees included Mr Alban Mary and Mr Arthur Franc, with about 100 people present.
Members of the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission in Moors Ft Leneth and A W H Miduicien Mr A L Harnett of the Settlement Hoard will this morning begin three days in spection of the arlowablity The inspection will contain over three days when all aspects of the soldiers complaints will be investigated The object of the visit is to bring all farma into full production as soon as possible.
Edward Ireland Cade, 62, appealed a vagrancy conviction and won. Mr and Mrs Irvine offered him a home and job on their farm near Cudal, 19 miles from Forbes. Cade must 18 months good conduct, visit Mr Irvine every two weeks, and allow night supervision. judge called Irvine’s gesture noble.
Western bookmakers will operate as usual today at Tottenham Theban race Harromine on and Parkes Diggere on Saturday.
The Canon White retirement service in Forbes drew tributes from clergy and parishioners. Speakers praised his faith, long service, and the Anzac Day Dawn Service origin. Gifts, a memorial window, and farewell remarks highlighted a life of devotion and community impact.
The Western District Bookmakers Association faced a short notice issue and did not run betting boards at the Cowra Picnic Race Club meeting on Friday. Only tote betting operated. deadlock at the Diggers’ meeting left bookmakers absent despite some boards being present.
The entry receipt date for the Farmer and Letter dairy farm competition has been extended to Saturday. Details remain to be announced.
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