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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

9

New Cars Not Playthings Says S M

In Forbes a driver was fined seven pounds eight shillings and twelve pence for dangerous driving on Dowling Street. The case involved a 1400 yard section and a crowd of onlookers as Constable Maxwell described passing speeds and unsafe maneuvers. Wright pleaded guilty on February 27 and contested his pace, but the court ruled the act a danger to public safety.

W. E. MacAndrew Costa Dangerou Dowling Street Forbes Royal Horel Corner Miu

Society Comment On Council Rebuff In Lachlan Co operative plea

On return from Sydney Lachlan Producer Co operative chairman Mr T Gebenham said The Advocate report of Fortes Council denying a new service station permit was surprising The society seeks a station on land near Hates Park and next to recreation grounds The council policy decision remains disputed and will be reviewed at the cooperative meeting next week with possible wage implications and a response to the Main Route Board and Traffic Department.

Joe Ry Octijen Jones Fo Teahey New Sydney Lachlan Producer’ Co-operative Society T. Gebenham Fortes Council The Perm Wma o[Presham Ald J Bimps Chienjham Liverest Company For Recreation Purpee Lo Trouh Richard Sor Mira Trouh

Minister clarifies brick area policy to Forbes residents

Local Government Minister Mr Renshaw explained that live brick pressure would not be delivered. He outlined that a council declaring a brick area aims to guard the health and safety of residents, enabling fire risk control and avoiding substandard dwellings. Councils may define brick area limits and enforce safety standards under the Local Government Act.

Mr. Renshaw Forbes Renshaw Vances

Fat Cattle Rise at Forbes Sale

Edward Weaver & Co report the Forbes fortnightly cattle sale drew strong yarding of fat and store cattle. Prices rose 2 to 3 shillings per 100 pounds for prime and suitable store cattle, with buyers including Sydney and Parkes butchers. Prime bullocks and heifers met full values, while trade steers and heifers showed steady demand.

Edward Weaver & Co Forber Forbes Assouie Peerit Sydney Deroobalgie Meni Oie Parkes Steed Gellers Valle de Forbes

Quandialla 26th Birthday Party and CWA Highlights

The CWA held its 26th birthday party with a cake by Mrs. Geo McCabe, served after an afternoon program. Members enjoyed music, a writing contest, and a raffle won by Jayton We Caaser. Plans included Bland Fledeo supper for 200 on Sis-Hour Day and film show at Gwandialla on June 24. Sundays weather was bleak. Bowls results list A De Britt over G Collin and EF Rae over Sweeney.

Geo McCabe Mra L. Penfold Penfold Munien Wilfiger Ving. Reeves Milas Heyke Yton We Caaser Une CWA Shell Comi Mise Elizabeth Northcott NEW

Memorial Hall Effort in Rain Cleared Site Quickly

In wet weather on a cold day, volunteers from the district mobilized at Memorial Hall to clear debris for a new ball. By 5:30 PM the allotment was free of rubbish including old fence posts and an underground tank.

Quandialla Daya

Younger Set Gift Opens New Life for Nola Keir

The Younger Set president Geraldine Mainwaring hosted a tea for Nola Keir ahead of her Cent bur departure. Geraldine wished Nola well in her new life as friends and several menfolk gathered.

Geraldine Mainwaring Nola Keir Centbur Geraldine Nola Commelly

Elva Cover and Mex Ballerwig Wedding Notice

A lively wedding event in Quandialla honors Elva Cover and Mex Ballerwig with a large crowd, community leaders, and the Quandialla Younger Set playing a key role. The Rev Woodwill officiated, attendees praised the couple, gifts were presented, and a supper followed by local volunteers filled the evening with thanks and celebration.

Elva Max W. Dixon Ciitirmari Woodwill Mrs. Kerr Mr. Brown

Pro's Visit Sparks Unclear Local Notes

Fragmented OCR reads like a stray report about a visit by a professional to Quindinila and pupils, with garbled phrases about golf, wolves, and improvised shots. Mentions of Loev, Charles, and Cel appear inconsistently. no clear events or outcomes emerge from the legible text.

People and events mix in community notes from Sydney to Cowra

Local items recount travels to Sydney by residents including Walter Harris and Don Pollock, engagements announced for Keith Eggerton and Joyce Aralerson, and a family engagement celebration at W. Anderson’s home. Reports cover a Cowra picnic, a death in Trundle, injuries from football in Grenfell Hospital, a delay in a bus driver’s post, and a cold tennis match at Bland. Also notes rains boosting crops in Quandialla and Sunday School schedules.

Beet Nixon Qu Kerr Sydney Ocal Alea Walter Harris Don Pollock Chris Brighton Morangorell Femera Tan Harra Son Richerd Vane Beverley Rus Oli Corer Isabel Hunter Keith Eggerton Joyce Aralerson Baturdeau W. Anderson Les Troth Cowra Ernest Beuseville Wellys Vale Trundle Mick Timmige Hhewr

Quandialla Triumph Over Grenfell in Weekend Rugby Match

Quandialla defeated Grenfell 16 to 4 at Quandialla on Sunday. Contributions from Rone Jefferies and "Fronty" George anchored a strong defence and guiding attack while Don Troth at full-back and John Ditchfield's speed helped setting up tries. Grenfell efforts included notable runs by John Hanshaw and Allan Garber as they fought to close the gap.

Rone Jefferies Quindialla Romale George Presty Tommy

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