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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 28, 1946
Page
1
Mr W B Pascoe of Orange was admitted to Forbes District Hospital with shock and abrasions after a car he rode in overturned on the Orange Road about five miles from Forbes when a back tyre blew out. He was accompanied by three adults and one baby and assisted by a butter factory worker before an ambulance arrived.
Sittings of the Quarter Sessions and District Courts will take place at Porches next week, commencing on Tuesday at 20 o clock, with Jede Shortland presiding. Charges include Lachlan Qharie Jones accused of breaking and entering F Guuggin Co premises in Rankin Street with intent to commit burglary. Several district cases are listed with only one likely to be heard, including Predorio Mas Flood seeking repayment of funds alleged to have been received by fueling Some cases may be settled or postponed. Ramiel Peres Dunford faces proceedings for negligent driving causing a crash in the district.
Many suffer backaches and learn the likely kidney and bladder cause. The ad touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a fast remedy, claiming they purge millions of miles of kidney tubes and relieve pain, swelling, and related symptoms. Trade name emphasis targets broad consumer use.
Mr. Ernie Ford of Ferry Street was struck by a motor vehicle on Thursday night near Camp and Bridge Streets. He suffered facial cuts and other injuries but escaped serious harm. the driver, Mr HT Tildsley, a butcher, was returning home on a bicycle at the time.
A breakdown in a Parkes power-house section caused strict electricity restrictions during peak load. A seizure in a main engine on Tuesday disrupted supply and left part of town without street lighting while spare parts are sought.
The tender from Rauch Wright and Whiteley of Orange has been accepted to build new nursing chair quarters for Forbes District Hospital. Formalities have been completed with the Commission and work is expected to start soon, according to Mr Be P Dring MA.
Boree council considered extending electricity along the Eugewra Road at the last meeting after resident requests. Motion by Cr. Brown supported by Cr. McCaun, with council to await engineer input before contracting. Councillors debated cost limits and the need for council to retain control pending a full survey.
Mrs Porter visited Forbes week to address representatives and explain the work of the Voluntary Detachment during the war. She toured local centers praising helpers from Forbes District Hospital doctors to the Red Cross and local officials who supported drill, instruction, and fundraising.
CWA Ball at Town Hall June 21 drew about four hundred attendees. Debutantes led by Lynette and Raymond Gun, in white attire, delighted with a refined routine while Mary Jack Charlie crafted the cake. Organisers Mrs Murphy and Mrs Turner earned praise for a well run social evening in blue and gold decor.
The working bee completed most church cleanup with some tasks left for Saturday. Conventions started Thursday and a new football by Burklay Turner will power the hall. A Methodist Tennis Club formation will be discussed Friday in the kindergarten. The Young People’s Club invites Mr Machin Hull to lecture Thursday night.
An event at a Parkes hall tomorrow night will feature a dance run by PB and attended by local homeward footballers and their friends from Bathurst. About 45 visitors from the City are due to be entertained by members of the party, with guests Mr and Mrs Pymont hosting two boys from Ra-ba-ul, Tom Woodman of Victoria and Cpl Rep Puller of Werris Creek.
Hockey notes announce next Sunday as Bathurst teams visit Forbes for matchups against local champions. Forbes meets Bathurst and Youth Club, Lachlanders face Edgell’s Golds, and Forbes Juniors play Edgedl's Pisy. fans expected an exciting day of play with strong lineups and improved local form.
A statement to Mr E P Dring MLA from the electricity transmission chief suggests Forbes could receive bulk power next month despite delays in transformer station erection. Forbes Council hears completion may take two weeks, with temporary measures possible until equipment is installed.
A flying doctor aids a child patient transfer from a Waco plane to an ambulance at Mascot. Dr. Young, contacted by the patient’s physician, refuels, flies to Mascot, and lands after transferring the patient.
A fragmented report notes that Forbes and many towns remain unaffected by power cuts seen in the state due to regulations limiting electricity use. The text mentions outdoor lighting and appliance restrictions, with garbled extra phrases complicating the context.
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