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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
2
Pete and Dan ride their ponies across rough bush country toward a distant township. They note regrowth of trees, discuss trapping rabbits, and remark on a curious bush hut as they wander the quiet backroads, planning a future outing before the tale resumes next Friday.
A list of birthday greetings notes includes Arnold Ramsay of Browne Street turning 14 on Monday, Maree Browns of Uplands turning 10, Jennifer Newton of William Street turning 11, Gary Parkes of Lathvorwube turning 0, David Stuc Kfy of The Ranch turning 1, Lynette York turning 8, Yvonne Spice of Hill Street turning 4, Maree Chas Tu Pr of Wirrelliva turning 8, Ross Neville of Up overy turning 1, Cheryl Stw Weyer of Raroen turning 4, Una Smith of Tisty Street turning 3, Alan Booth of Bridge Street turning 1, Oraeme Aries of Eugowra turning 11, and Johnny Trevorhow of Park Street turning 3.
A health feature extols wholemeal porridge as superior to refined cereals citing high vitamin and mineral content. It argues wholegrain porridges retain nutrients, suggesting overnight preparation as a quick, nutritious option in daily diets.
Wool markets show supply shortages and price tensions as finer wools face strong competition. Bradford quotations hold while topmakers push above average prices. South American shipments in CAFTEST season fall sharply vs prior year. American clips show mixed impact from global shifts.
A Bellints company develops a new fast drying paint for modern jet fighters and bombers that resists peeling at high speeds. The coating, a resin-based formula, promises strong adhesion under extreme aerodynamic conditions and aims to prolong aircraft finish integrity amid ongoing airframe testing.
Caragabal defeated Bendick Murrell at festball on Sunday by 16 to 4. Allan Taylor, Allan Deanauc, and Rex Fuge scored tries. John Hansteck converted two mind kick ed at penalty goal. West Wyalong beat Caragabal 20 sets to 18 in the weekend tennis matches at Carnagmbal.
Mr and Mrs Leo Baker motor to Sydney on Wednesday with their daughter Mrs Whihon who retires to Forkdale. Golf pros visit Caragabel golfer has been Hope recently amid association of Nor of Oreante Heies ber SelM players. Afternoon competition featured Lena by Budd with several entries.
A church ball at the Church of England hall drew attendees from Forbes Grenfell Quandiatla and Whr ringia. Rev E Usher of Grenfell opened the event, expressing a wish for continued rain. Music by the Gloomecasers Orchestra led to a lively evening with a £121 gross. A guessing competition won by Mr Wilson of Wirrlave. Proceeds to aid the church hall repairs and a Guild meeting followed at the public hall.
Trespass notice issued by B G Newell warns that any hunting shooting or trespassing on BERRARDO or PRATRIE VILLA will be prosecuted and all prior permissions are cancelled.
The dance on Saturday for Miss Heather Feasley the Forbes WA candidate in the Dio county Queen competition was a great success. Visitors came from Portes Monvonga Warroea and Jenene Min Peasley praised the ball and expressed hope she would secure the crown. The Bedgerabong school with demonstrations and features opened on Monday by the Bedgerabong Lire Frevours Club with the Nternetinnel He yeeter Company.
Unconfirmed reports circulate in Cinette of a potential halt at the Waite Wool Mill complex in Sider Ure ter. Local officials have not issued formal statements as workers await clarity on next steps and any job impacts.
Winchcombe Carson Ltd reports buoyant demand at wool auctions with UK, Continent, Japan, Australia and South Africa buyers. About 10 000 bales scanned show heavy prices in 1950s boom, Argentine market up 10 percent, Bradford market rising, spinners selling ahead. Final Sydney sale begins June 1 with Newcastle catalogue set for June 1.
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