Belpere Worker Acknowledged For Stock Safety and Cleanup
A note thanks a Belpre worker for aiding to remove stock to safety before the food process and for cleaning the business premises afterward, signed A. C. Adams.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
7
A note thanks a Belpre worker for aiding to remove stock to safety before the food process and for cleaning the business premises afterward, signed A. C. Adams.
Mrs Hughes and Doreen express gratitude to those who gave them geai stance during the Noo period. Unclear text suggests appreciation from local figures to a community for help and kindness.
The Shire Clerk warns that under Local Government Act section 158 an amended rate amount as of 5 April 1962 will incur a retrospective annual increase of a percentage. Ratepayers must settle all outstanding rates before 5 July 1962 to avoid diathes charges.
A load of fodder was sent to Parkes on Monday then loaded onto an Army duck for relief operations. Another duck collected fodder at Eugowra on Tuesday and will return as needed. Sir Gadel Heal, RAL, P.M. and H. R. Ward, Eugowra residents, and Constable G. Smith urged further donations to aid starving settlers and asked donors to deliver fodder to Parkes aerodrome.
Visiting optometrist and optician Mr D J Bono plans a hospital weekly tour to Buggowrs and Canowindra on Monday August 11 with appointments possible at Eupowra Newsagency.
The notice lists wire products including 42 by 14 wire, 100 yard rolls, barbed wire imported with prices around £3 5s per roll for 56 lb rolls, plain galvanized wire at £5 per hundredweight, and cyclone ringlock with chain sizes in each roll priced at £95 to £110 15s per roll.
Record flood on the Lachlan cut telephone lines and disrupted Payton's Bridge area. Homes of KR Hi Herbert, Mr Frank Hespert, and Viv Nash faced inundation with varying depths. a levee around B J Townsend’s residence kept water out. Fencing along Mandamery Creek and surrounding areas was washed away. no reported livestock losses.
A round of social visits and family events fills the week. Mir and Mrs Overend of Neutral Bay welcome a daughter at Memorial Hospital Eugowra. Mr and Mrs Boswell and family hosted guests from Queanbeyan and Sydney. Several locals, including Mr FP Charlton, visited Manly, while Dr J Church and Mrs Wolson from Sydney called on relatives. Post office staff resume duties after sick leave. Mrs Hurcum returns to work. Various townsfolk are visiting relatives, with births, hospital stays, and homecomings noted throughout.
Myr Charles Cuuler member for Orange was advised by Health Minister O Sullivan that the Department of Public Works will prepare an estimate for a nurses accommodation block for eight. The issue was discussed by Hospital Board deputation and Lachlan Valley Development League with Minister and Hospitals Commission chair Dr Lilley during the Minister's Orange visit. No funds allocated yet, but a favorable view exists if the report supports it. The combined LD League Eugowra branch meeting and a Chamber of Commerce public meeting were postponed last week.
Donations to Forbes Flood Relief Committee are accepted at Mr J G Adams office for forwarding. Amid flood disruption Eugetra Forbes contact was kept by local ham Mr W Kennedy and mates. Rector Miller held a big hourw at C of E Rectory. two families sheltered there. Broad Street repairs progressed Tuesday afternoon. Rumors of a third inch more rain in the Mandagory catchment sparked panic and met with terse condemnation.
A Tiger Moth flight operated by Forbes Flong Relief Committee and Aero Club members delivered about a hundred food parcels to isolated residents across Langford Wychan Griffiths Goolagong and Grenfell areas. Accompanying staff included John Adama and John Roberts with Constable G Smith.
Eugowra Partners and Settlers Association met on Pridey June 19 for its monthly gathering. The group plans asking the Department of Agriculture to study flood control improvements and to publicize watershed benefits. Delegates to the Ashburnham District Council meeting were appointed, with Mears, E. H. Clements, and S. H. Clements named.
Andy Doles stableford contest held Saturday with a win needed by A Kenedy. Sunday rain halted play. Next Sunday marks the 54 hole stroke play championship across two Sundays with 17 holes each. Draw at 6 30 am. all quarters must be present at the clubhouse. A working bee next Saturday to clean fairways and greens.
Mr Charles Cutler announces supplementary grants from the 1961/52 petrol tax allocation under the Commonwealth Aid Roads Act of 1960 for Orange and surrounding shires. Individual amounts ranging from £1000 to £1800 are allotted to Cunobolag Orange Boree Cowra Lyndhurst Abercrombie Weddin, with total spending seen as only partial relief for weather-affected areas.
Rainfall readings show 24 points on Thursday 24 pts, 16 pts on Friday, and 27 pts on Monday. Ercan records feature prominently in the weekly totals, with notes on weather conditions and precipitation.
Grants for recreation grounds approved by the Minister for Lands following representations by Mr Charles Cutler cover Milthorpe Molong Cargo and Goolagang grounds and Bloomfield Park Orange. Amounts listed include twenty pounds for Molong and Cargo grounds with zeros for Milthorpe and Goolagang and thirty five pounds for Bloomfield Park.
The article discusses a shift from manual controls to power operated systems in high speed aircraft. Designers explore miniature fingertip controls and the use of power to eliminate pilot strength. Bribason prototype leads pioneer work while engineers address reliability and potential need for manual fallback as aircraft grow larger and faster.
The town of Goolagong faced severe flooding with Main Street shops and several homes submerged. The Post Office and a hospital wing were flooded, water reaching up to two feet in some buildings while emergency crews repaired lines and opened routes for high vehicles to nearby towns. A Flying Doctor visit and Parkes Aero Club flights occurred amid relief efforts as the community organized to assess damage and assist residents.
For sale a large Euttrolux kerosene refrigerator good condition and efficient in heat waves. Includes price quoted but not fully legible. Contact seller via local ad column for details and viewing.
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