Forbes Flood Warnings and Realities Reviewed
A Forbes note critiques flood forecasts and emergency responses during April and June. It highlights officials and the Mayor coordinating flood controls, relief efforts, and warnings. The piece contrasts expected peak water by the Mundagery at Eugowra with actual low water readings, and commends police and social services for timely warnings and orderly evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty River Heights
Theer
Cour
Temain
Sydney
Herald
Forbes
Eugowra
Forbes Pople
Eugenia Foix
Focal
Four Walls No Longer a Prison
An ex serviceman, disabled by injuries, tells how a Red Cross country branch aided his access to a wheelchair. With no chair in the local depot, Red Cross headquarters arranged an invalid chair within a week, restoring his mobility at home and allowing him to enjoy the garden, ending his years of confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Booth
Weels
Red Cros
Sydney
Red Crose
Ins
Tian
Lily Ieteer
Red Grows
Abe
Red Red Cross
Red Cross
Dates for 1950 Season by Towns and Events
A garbled list shows dates for the 1950 season across multiple towns. Entries include Condobatin August 4 and 0, Tullamore August 1 and 12, Trundle August 18 and 16, Monwonga-Bedjerabong August 14, Peak Hill August 72 and 23, Koorawathi August 36, Parke August %, 29 and 60, Great September 1 and 2, Govan Sevens September 5 and 13, 13, Sept. 10 and 20, Repember i Bogowrs 3 and 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condobatin
Tullamore
Trundle
Monwonga-Bedjerabong
Peak Hill
Koorawathi
Parke
Great
Govan
Book depots debated near Jemalong Shire and Forbes library
The Forbes Public Library committee discussed establishing book depots outside Jemalong Shire. Requests came from Ex-Servicemen Legion at Goolagong and Cedabbinldvern with plans to service Coolalong and nearby areas, but concerns about ratepayer costs and book supply were raised. The committee approved borrowing books at Forbes for Jemalong ratepayers and planned a letter to Parkes Public Library for access to non-ratepayer residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Public Lbrary
Jemalong
Counci
Forbes
Forbes Public Library
School of Arts
Goolagong
Coolapong
Jemalong Shire
Mon-Restienia
Jemaong
Coolagong
Parkes
Goobung Shire
G . Wileon
Jemating Shire
Lee
Wilson
Jemaiong
Parres Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Mr W Hely
The Parres Memorial Trust announced the Parres Memorial Scholarship to Mr W Hely. Tledy, a 1996 University of Sydney agricultural science graduate, has researched atrial plant species and burr flowers with Commonwealth and Macquarie collaboration, during a project spanning university and government departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parres Memorial
W. Hely
The
Trust
A J. Marie Abr
Tledy
Universe of
Sydney
Oe Restarch Amiver
Fhant Lodustry
CADRO
Hely
Atri
University of Guiney
University of Guiney, While Latterly the Work Had Been Bi Progres Fa
N2ow
Hely Wan
Queenlarich
Indonesia Iran Join International Civil Aviation Group
Indonesia and Iran are set to become members of the International Civil Aviation Organization. Indonesia’s membership becomes effective on May 27 and Iran’s on May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indonesia
Iran
Ryil Aviation
ICA
Lioneia
Eran
FORBES LOSSES IN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION SUMMARY
The Central Western Vegetable Growers Association met at Cowra and Wellington reporting near zero acres cultivated with lettuce last year while Wellington noted 300 acres under cultivation. A tomato prices debate prompted a move for a minimum price support and a plan for a tomato marketing board. There was discussion of a calamity fund and compulsory contributions to a growers welfare fund with voluntary donations also considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Western Vegetable Growers Association
lLonulors
Tewrver
Wellington
Moni
Bathurst Association
Teanonalle
Kible
Witerstate
Keble
Bedgell
Cordenerier
Caw Ta
Melequbes
Po Aloty
Verio UN Waeda Lone Tomato Marketing Board
Wellliti Teil Asecehitlon Gove
Am ‘Tories | Marketry
Vet
NM Kable
Net
Nsw
Wool cheque over £250 million sales of wool
Figures from the Wool Selling Brokers of Australia show sales of wool for the year totaling £2570 809 with a comparison to the previous period. The analysis notes price per pound and market activity including 212114 bales offered, a return of 126,125, and May figures, with last season at 49.50d.
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Elf Lyequirement Py. Jude Duty To
CIG
Gunnell
Australia
Balan Sole
Trael
Hales
la Je
All Markets Steady Despite Floods and Rain
The week saw steady store stock prices for sheep and cattle despite floods and rain. Wethers and ewes held around seven pence and ninety pence respectively, Merino crossbreds stayed in demand, and the fat stock market remained resilient with prices on par with last week amid improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamba
New Zeeland
Mercon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mees
Morris Minor
Sereion
Hiley
Comlon
J. Peasley & Son
Carson
Wellats — Winchcombe, Carson Ltd
Varrer
Aria
de Witt
Hedy
Wumete Pui
Backechs
Cowra
Ferdecon Farme
Hudriates
Jim Trenaod
Airehue Incemary
PRCA
Patid Drawher
Fewebar Pill He
Modern Motor Units Pty. Ltd
Dalgety and Company Limited
Messrs. Hanlon & Co
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