Milk and Butter Crisis and Rural Workers
A discussion on shortages of milk and butter and the broader impact on rural industry. The piece argues farmers rely on good seasons and fodder, while urban workers face different conditions. It calls for policies addressing rural amenities, decentralisation, and better living standards to reduce rural exodus. It notes politicians focus on short term fixes rather than root causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taderascony
Thane
Peliicus
Rise in School Bus Subsidy Debated by Minister
A minister outlined proposed increases to the school bus subsidy, with rates rising up to 2 1/4 miles for the term and adjusted from May. He praised supporters, noted coordination with transport officials, and stressed the plan would ease school transport costs for municipalities, acknowledging various local councils and figures in the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cail
Mir Beffron
Gusti
Tom Webber
Mir Webber
Board of Finances Meeting Notes and Balances
Directors attended the Forbes PP board meeting. Apologies were heard from Speck and Little. Secretary Hastings reported credit balances across funds with General Fund about £327 6s, No 1 Reserve Fund £62 1s, No 2 Reserve Fund £972 0s 4d, and No 1 PW Fund £396 14s. Derby congratulated Ric Beddie on re election as chairman and Gibbins on deputy chair appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes PP
Mesry Ft. BH
Bed
Dhe
W. Gibbens
E. 8
Derby
F. Keith
A. Sorry. Eorr
Dire BF
J. C. Speck
Fow Ter
BE. J. Little
K. Hastings
BayMenu
Dir Derby
Ric Beddie
Dir. Gibbona
Fle
Annual Tennis Tournament Set By Town Club Next Weekend
The Forbes annual tennis tournament will be conducted by the Town Tennis Club next weekend, June 1 and 2. Entries from Sydney players are strong with many aiming for the top honors. competitors from Orange Temora Parkes Cowra Young Grenfell Liverpool and other centres have entered. Play starts at nine o'clock each morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Town Tennis Club
Jay Nek
Sydney
Prartenpating
Campeutirs
Orouje
Temora Parkes
Cowrin
Young Grenfell
Liverpool
Ottey Ceutres
Annual Meeting MULLANDRY FE&S ASSN Sees Strong Attendance
An annual meeting of the Mullandry Fruit and Supply Association drew a good attendance as members discussed branch work, thanks to a prior rain that aided seeding. Officers elected included President Fr. Shervitt and Secretary-Treasurer T. R. Share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullandry FE. &S. Assn
Muldry
F&f
Drullex
Brader
Associaton
Bridles
Forbes
Amd
Mpl Pess
L Fillot
T. BR
Shiuwrp
Juri
Tl O
Gentral
PRESS
Sumsiny
Use Une
Culelite
EL Fhis
Cie Cust Po
Mulgandry
Geniedds
Parkes
On Ing
Fr. Ehervitt
F. Moui
K. Rowlands
T. R. Share
K. Patterson
Bei
Hanks
Hope For Gas Improvement Reported In City Sessions
A city meeting heard that a heavy load damaged gas mains between Gong Hall and Camp Street bridges, with repairs by the education repair gang. Officials expect improved distribution after a loan of £14000 funds rehab work, while ongoing mains leaks and resealing costs around £1580 per bench are discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meting Wu
Camp Street
Satur
Gosper
OfTcia
Ita
Gans
Ieels
Voverine
Costa
Railway Shortfall Delays Suppling Fertiliser Trucks
Stock Inspector Mr. Graham Charles reports Forbes district sheep and cattle conditioning worsened by low pasture quality despite occasional green pick after recent rain. Water adequate, lambing variable, and an outbreak of salmonellosis caused sheep deaths. Railways blamed for chronic shortages of trucks used for delivering superphosphate, with formal notes showing multi-month deficits and three-day week restrictions affecting freight, port allocations, and fertilizer supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham Charles
Forbes FP
Mather
Omowirda
Darling Harbour
Butter Shortage Forces 50 Percent Cut in Forbes
Executives report a 50 percent cut in butter allocations as factory supplies drop and milk contracts tie up remaining stock. Stores report limited reserves and queues with customers facing a one pound per week quota. Officials caution against panic while markets anticipate a prolonged tight supply through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loncery
Cyclist Collision Halts Local Transport Vehicle Wrecked
A cyclist named McDougall crashed into a car on Church Street Saturday night. The rider escaped injury while the car driver was unharmed. The incident comes amid ongoing transport delays caused by truck shortages affecting railways tramways and steel works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Melongall
Church &I
Henry Jones
McDougall
Cowra Race Weights For Saturday Meeting
Weights announced for Cowra Jockey Club winter meeting next Saturday with first race of the day. Principal event is the Cowra Flying Handicap over six furlongs featuring entrants Septet Airflare Cool Sir Rata Lat Chronicle and Royal Huntsman among others. The report also notes a quoted line about Aly Khan and Rita Hayworth amid unrelated commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cow Jockey Club
Ae Tolbow Cowra
Airflare
Cool Sir
Rata Lat
Chronicle
Royal Huntsman
Clare Gurl Gay
Tipple
Bunshade
Cheerunga
Silent Nell
Royal Recess
Remax
Two Sparks
Melgoda
Barcis
Refresh
King Spa
Alver
Brighton
Amtibes
Chalain
Bottle Meg
Tnaignia
Vilement
Misterillag Dinkmar
Drafter
Ron'n Pric
Rapid River
Dink Lad
Thurs
Glenkinehie
Lord Lennox
Clare Girl
Fire Patch
Perekop
Bemax
Royal Sylvan
Hadise
Sibelian
Little River
Dinkmar Fucems
Readford
Insignia
Figence
Battle Meg
Bilbrook
Gay Posterity
Parkes Diggers Race Meet Brings Multiple Handicaps
Parkes Diggers Club held a Saturday meeting with Flying, Progressive and Welter handicaps. Dusty Miller won the Flying Handicap, Insignia second, Ted Gila third. Dora Mel took the Malden Hindway event with Norway second and Lady Myntic third. Red Socks led the Progressive, Dinkmar runner-up, Miss Benuvali third. Fluent won the Parkes Divers Cup with Nuthin second and Pureley third. Flying Beau won the Improvers Handicap ahead of Flying Hoy and William. Our Trade led the Welter Handicap with Papergram second and The Gaffer third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parke
Diggers
Dusty Miller
Cameron
Insignia
McKoowen
Ted Gila
FR. Smith
Malden Hindway
Doramel
Mr Veech
Norway
Hir. McKeowen
Lady Myntic
Mir Spence
Mr Cameron
Dinkmar
Mr Woods
Miss Benuvali
Mr. Hette- Fick
Mr. Spence
Basketball second round yields lopsided scores across league
The second round of the basketball competition was held on Saturday with several decisive matches. Golds defeated Merceditana 41 to 1, Bobina beat WC.0.M. Greens 18 to 3, Pgh Tides triumphed over High Larts 33 to nil, Reds defeated Lilies 1 to 0, and Blues defeated Marietins 39 to 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afteenatt
Remao Golds
Merceditana
Bobina
M. Greens
Pgh Tides
High Larts
NOGM
Reds
Lilies
WOGM
Blues
Marietins
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Fred Cahll
M.la
Imnation
Wein Mir
Fred Chill
Mr Webster
Cahill
Grenfell Wand Beerowe
Londays
W. Angliss & CO
Aust.) Pty. Ltd
DAR Freezing Works
Daroobalgie
P.P
BOARD
State OF Finances
Uemereka
Liu Pytte
Wo Sherritt
Neti Msi Anii
Gali
Persanii
Stra
Unite Ag
FOR
THE
THE _. OF AMERICA
United States Economicooperation Administration
Washington, D.C
Willand
Foster
ECLA
Free World
Foater
ECA
Labour
Pimparinio
Pastures
Moleng
Toxaemle
Nis
Aaleyards Bnapec
Says Fertiliser Co
ALHO
Department of Stairweys
Nevione
Trucks
Pebrumry
Mike
Big Atoms
Butter Face
Tory Mild
M Jetter
Conridge
Finnan
Gente
COWRA
Aly Khan
Tin Wits
Rita Hayworth
Parkes Diggers
Mr Jarvis
Papergram
Mr Weech
the ‘Gaffer
Mr Smith
Winces Price
Rediater
Asm
Ives
Hoare Service
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