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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1951
Page
1
The Forbes District Hospital Board held a special meeting led by Chairman H S Ford to discuss emergency lighting and power generation. Advocates highlighted urgent needs, potential generators, and the risk of blackout. the board weighed finances, delivery timelines, and long term electrification of hospital services.
At a special meeting the Fors Hospital Board decided to order an emergency power plant. Directors asked the Minister for Health to be informed of the board’s action and requested the procurement be arranged promptly.
A tribute praising Benedict Chifley for his humanity and integrity. The piece recalls his rise from simple origins to Prime Minister of Australia, noting his steadfast service, leadership style, and enduring respect earned from allies and the public.
Farmers describe yarding conditions as rain lightens activity, with 1718 sheep and cattle listed. Lambs were sold and stock numbers varied, bulls steady, and cows and heifers firm amid mixed demand. Prices ranged in shillings per hundredweight, reflecting market dynamics during the day.
The report details a hockey match where Far Written tears faced Sydney last week and lost after a long train journey. Colin Davin and Ted Baten led the Colts and seniors respectively, with Noel Cumhill absent due to a foot injury. Captain Ran Cameron steered the seniors amid a tight contest and late pressure from Far North Coast, ending in a defensive battle with no early scoring and a narrow finish.
Three men escaped serious injury after a taxi accident on Parkes Road near Forbes Road on Monday evening. Occupants Alun Gerbubh Lockie Jones and another rider sustained bruises abrasions and minor cuts. Two young daughters of Mr and Mrs Stan Hodge were treated for pneumonia at the District Hospital after being taken to Parley.
In New South Wales a tense hockey match saw Riverina centrefor Sharkey orchestrate a scoring burst late, lifting his side as Far West defense fought back. News from Cowra and Grenfell highlighted close play with multiple goals and refereeing efforts noted as crowds watched the carnival game unfold. In the same page, a coroner’s inquest in another locality found Henry Stewart Wilson died of natural causes after meningitis and a pulmonary embolism, with witnesses detailing the sequence around his hotel departure and fall.
The Dubbo Wel lson Bathurat area meeting of the Vegetable Growers Association recommended prices for tomatoes and beans for the forthcoming season. Growers plan to align planting and marketing, with beans sown in September and tomatoes mainly planted in August, aiming to profit from early market demand.
Forbes pigs market at Forbes on Friday June 8 1951 reports prices for various categories. Assorted sows and suckers sold with heavy bacon and pork values cited, including figures around £34 10s for some weights and pork lots listing price levels.
Forbes stores will close between 12 and 2 p.m. today to allow employees to attend an all-service display held in town.
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