World's first gas turbine car engine showcased
A British invention claims the world’s smallest gas turbine engine for cars, delivering 190 brake horsepower and fuel efficiency with fewer moving parts. The unit fits standard car frames, needs minimal lubrication, and rivals petrol cars of 35-40 horsepower in performance. Also featured: Britain's Meteor jet fighters, upgraded to Meteor TV jets with doubled power, plus a massive 89 foot tower bound for Venezuela’s oil refinery, routed through London streets.
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Great Britain
jJowney
Venezuela
South America
London
Atreas
Forbes Land Board Meeting Set at Forbes Court House
A Local Land Board meeting is scheduled at the Forbes Court House on Thursday at 11 pm. Cases include applications for consent of Special Land titles and road purchase, with names such as Bertie Augustus McGrath and Henry Pierce Reginald Coles appearing in the docket.
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Court House
Forbes
Canowindra UCP Nominates McCarron for Ashburnham Seat
The Canowindra branch of the United Country Party unanimously nominates Charles McCarron to contest Ashburnham in the 1950 State elections. J A Traves believes McCarron’s nomination could help the party win Ashburnham. Final selection will be by the U P Electorate Elimination Committee after nominations close on June 9. McCarron is Boree Shire Council president and previously secured CP selection for Ashburnham in 1944, but lost to Labor’s E P B Dring.
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Canowindra
United Country Party
Charles McCarron
Ashburnham
J. A. Traves
McCarron
Country Party
U.P
Boree Shire
Ashburn—horn
Labor
E. P B. Dring
Xittling
Forbes Aerodrome Upgrades Sought for Passenger Flights
The Civil Aviation Department outlines required runway lengths and extension plans at Forbes to enable passenger aircraft operations. It notes the need for north or west extensions, bare surfaced runways for 20-30 seaters, and compliance with general aerodrome licensing. Details cover landing strip widths, slopes, transition surfaces, approach clearances, fencing, and full aerodrome clearance and grading before a New South Wales airline license could be issued.
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Portes
R.3.l
Civil Aviation Department
Forbes
Chiffon
Western Airways Ltd
Aircraf
Nortrum
East
North Eastome
New South Wales
Nori
Lobotl
O'Sullivan
Jace
EL P. Dring
Mear
Crain Ss
Parkes
Dubbo
Woman Found Dead in Forbes Villa
Mrs Lilian Alice Maher of George Lane Forbes was found dead about p.m. on Monday lying fully dressed on her bed. Police and coroner were notified and autopsy planned. contents of the stomach were to be analysed in Sydney. Foul play not suspected.
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Lilian
Alice Maher
George Lane
Forbes
House of Rep
Hon
Harrison
Pedersi Forbes
Ho K. Ford
Autanew
Shannon Amazes at Hollywood Park Track Work
Shannon impressed Sunday track watchers at Hollywood Park as he ran a mile and a half in 2 01 3 with fast early fractions. Owner McCarthy said jockey George Moore would not ride Shannon here, preferring to keep the mount with Johnny Adlum and noted Moore’s eagerness to learn American track procedures. Moore reserved a Los Angeles hotel room and later visited a smoky club, citing a desire to meet the right people.
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Shannon
Bettter
Hollywood Park
McCarthy
Bydney
George Moore
Ban Franciscs
Los Angeles
W. J Smith
California
Australia
Moore
Johnny Adlum
Best for Coughs and Colds Peppermint Cura
A brief note highlights Great Peppermint as best for coughs and colds with a focus on cura or remedy benefits.
Detour Planned Over Damaged Caragatel Bridge
Bealing notes the Jarry and trailer crossed the damaged span on June 11 and warns the bridge could collapse if loaded again. Detour routes are proposed half a mile around the bridge with grading underway while Main Roads Board sanction is sought. A temporary bus route via Garama will pick up children and a new bridge will replace the old one.
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GO. Dull
Main Roads Board
Pas Moon
Garama
Criticism of Local Government Minister Sparks Meeting
Ald. Walford attacked the Local Government Minister as a tool of the Chief Secretary at the Blue Mountains County meeting. He opposed hiring a legal representative for the local government inquiry over Eevu Plains, arguing the decision was premade and ratepayers’ money would be wasted. The Mayor called for a fight to retain Ero Plains.
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Mtr Cahill
Aldo Walford
Blue Mountains
Tue Mountains
Blue Mount Lulny
Penrith
Walford
Parkes Man Arrested for DUI in Forbes Incident
Alfred Mason Smith a cleaner from Mirkes was arrested by Detective Pype on Tessplar Street on Trinity for driving a vehicle under the influence and was also charged with indecent language. He was released on bail and will appear at Forbes Court of Pelly Sessions on June 2.
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Alfred Mason Smith
Direy
Mirkes
Pype
Tessplar Street
Trinity
Attibed
Forbes Court
Pelly Sestians
June Wheeler Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
June Wheeler marked her ninth birthday last Monday with a party at her parents home. A group of friends enjoyed a jovial afternoon with games and singing after refreshments prepared by Mrs Wheeler.
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June Wheeler
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Britain
Royal Air- Porce
Horsham
St. Faith
Norwich
Forbes Land Board
Mitton
Herton
Laito
Aye
Kevill
Ado
Council of the Shire of Jemnasons
Lis
Thoms Richard
Abd Coles
Henry Pierce Reginald
Ap- Pavellan
Lata Bos
MR. C. McCarron
Canowindra U.C.P
Helena Rubinstein
John Meagher & Co., Pay., Ltd
Forbes Airport
Clearanges
W. Pennycuice
Leierer
Chrtwatly
He James
Atwark
John Howse
England
Empire Parliamentarians’ Conference
Sydney
Het
Calare
The
Empire Association
Greece
Howse
Harold Holt
Y “Trom
House of Representatives
Amocition
Caragatel Bridge
Council
Ms. ES
Aladdin Industries
Buerke
Syd
Muliu
Cooper
Frath & Coo
Rankin Street
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