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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 01, 1949

Page

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Wheatgrowers Conference discusses industry future at Lapstone Hotel

The Wheatgrowers Union annual holiday conference at Lapstone Hotel from February 21 to 28 gathered about sixty members with wives and families to discuss industry problems. Speakers included Fortes branch reps, General President Sir T Burke, and Department of Agriculture officials who addressed wheat quality, export prospects, and the Australian Wheat Board’s work and delivery statistics.

Wheatgrowers’ Union of 5.S.W Lapstone Fortes Mir TW Bolum E. M Green M Taylor R. A. Sime KR. Culler B. J. Clifton Sydney Althaven To. GO Burke Birriwa Jae Aumple Ted Inoue Mackindoe Ford Australian Wheat Board Gol G. A H. Holbarrow

Bowling Notes Pinpoint Pennant Selections for Sunday Match

Team to be chosen from the listed players for the pennant clash against Canowindre next Sunday March 6 at town A Grade lineup includes Ison Rath Jones Bares ham Green Giret Booth Clark Mc Lean Dempery Belgrove McDade Sly Paddison Gale Guin Robertson B Grade Griffith Thornton Thiv Palmer Grown Copeland Rousell Girdham Astley Austen Aralio Gof lite Drabach Webb Final selections to be announced on Saturday Bus leaves chubhowse at 10 oclock sharp.

Hhe Pennacit Austen Aralio Goflite Drabach Webb

Fragmentary travel note on tentative journey plan

Incomplete OCR style piece hints at a traveler weighing a voyage for Varlin reasons and mentions transporting to a location called Mares Too. The text is garbled with unclear names and actions, offering no definite dates, places, or outcomes.

Irrigation Experience Favours Jemalong Dairy Applicants

A discussion on Jemalong irrigation schemes labels prior irrigation experience as essential for dairy farming grants. Officials note training will be provided and that current rules may be too strict, urging inquiries while considerations continue. Data from NSW departments and dairy industry figures backs calls for practical farmer qualifications and regional production comparisons.

Farm issues dominate woolgrower conference report

Mr Henshaw outlines two financing schemes for wool price stabilization with a joint organisation to back prices. Mr Sullivan discusses NZ farmers and tapes of candidates. speakers include Dr. Bullivan and Mr Browley. Attendees feature Mrs Pratt and Mrs Burke as well as others at the conference.

Henshaw Siden J Sullivan New Zealand Tony Sas New Zenland Pacicubur Dominion

Bullen Brothers Circus Brings International Show to Forbes

Bullen Brothers Circus tours Forbes this week opposite the Royal Hotel. The program features jugglers acrobats wirewalkers trapezists high-perch balancers Cossack riders world famous clowns wild animal acts including elephants monkeys bears and more. Advance manager A Rogers notes the Australian-wide tour and global agencies in Singapore England San Francisco America and Hong Kong.

Forbes Bullen Brothers Fom Royal Hotel A. Rogers Siam Mesure Stafford Kenreut Bullen Monkey Circus Bullem Brothers Cauo Singaare England San Frantisco America Ad Hong

New Gun Club At Forbes Starts With Over Fifty Members

A meeting in Forbes formed the Forbes Rifle Club, now called the Forbes Gun Club, with more than fifty financial members. Officers elected include Patron Dr TA Meine President Jas Bnukor Secretary Cowes Treasurer Bibby Mil. The group plans plate shoot events and inter club matches, aiming to join regional shoots and promote traps and skeet style sport.

Dr TA Meine Jas Bnukor Steroiary Od, Cowes Bibby Mil

Macquarie Conference Opens at Neurea Under Fine Weather

The fourth annual Macquarie Division Agricultural Bureau conference convened at Neures on Wednesday with clear skies and 24 per cent of the day spent in sessions. Minister for Agriculture Mr BW Graham opened the meeting, praising new farm carriage of Wiirat equipment and state-wide machinery plans, and noting expected improvements in local services. Widespread discussions covered soil nitrogen, clover rotations, and fertility tactics with specialist figures from Forbes and the University outlining nitrogen per acre results in various soils.

Macquarie Division The Agricultural Bureau Neures BW Graham Snr Agriculture Breakewell Barrie

New Aldermen Welcomed to Forbes Council

Forbes Municipal Council opened its regular meeting with the welcoming of two new aldermen, E. Woods and J. van, by the mayor and colleagues. They expressed optimism about their experience aiding the city and the community, with remarks from Aldermen Webb Collett Brey and others praising the newcomers and stressing cooperation under the Act. An apology from Ald. Haollaway was noted.

Forbes Ald. Punridte Messrs E. Woods J. van Erbes Ald Webb Newcomen Collett Ft. Ald Brey Hartcher Woods Oll Ryatt Oma Armeun Cemie Tu Dempsey Ald, Haollaway

Who Can Use Aerodrome and Hangar Addressed by Council

A letter from W. M. Johns complains about how the hangar at Forbes aerodrome is being used by visitors and requests that it be opened for broader access. The reply, allegedly from Mr. Young, defends the restrictions, referencing an angel and a controversial incident.

W. M. Johns Elizabeth Bayid Forbes Drasmails Sociery Aequel Young Adele- Down Specter Wieches Ljeha Jase Wien Alorkowsers Counel

Canowindra Ambulance poll on service control

A Canowindra poll of 600 ambulance subscribers shows 24 in favor of Canowindra taking full control of ambulance service, 19 in favor of Cowra, with seven informal ballots. The town currently has sub-staffing under Cowra District balance.

Canowindra Btar Canowithdra Ambulance Canow Indra Omdumc Cowra Star Cariuwitsdru Peervice

Cemetery Fence Fund Donations List

A partial list shows donations to the cemetery fence fund including Morris Boy one pound and Mrs AJ Willis one pound eleven, Barwon and Girdhom one pound each, Cowell four, Grinsted family five, Tilden one, Barten two, Nicholis two, and other contributions from local residents.

Morris Boy Willis Mym Barwon A Girdhom Cowell Grinsted Family A. ML Tilden Mir Barten Nicholis

Municipal Council Discusses Cemetery Plan Meeting

After a council discussion Inez Thursday, officials agreed to hold a public meeting on Wednesday March 9 to discuss the cemetery project and related plans.

Inez Roe

Relocation Plans Aimed at Forbes I H S Congestion

A tentative scheme to move buildings at Jemalong and Mulgandry to relieve congestion at Forbes I H S is expected to begin March 4. The plan was conveyed to the mayor by MLA Bir Dring in a telegram seeking confirmation of the project.

Jemalong Mulgandry Pories Inter Ors Mence Shbt Ald Gonridge Bir BP Dring Aime Quewer Ube Iolete

Australian wheat yields and farming methods discussed

A government representative, Mr Meute, comments on wheat yields in Australia compared with the United States Canada and Britain. He notes Australia lags America in plant breeding, but English farming is highly mechanised and Australia could adopt American harvest methods to reduce bag handling and improve efficiency.

Mrr. Meute America Jf Autti U.B.A Australia England

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