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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1947
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes a Senate session this week after a recess. The text is garbled but implies resumed proceedings, a committee review, and allegiance notes tied to an uncertain governmental package.
An article describes a parish event at St Lakers Church with Father Carmine’s welcome. Clergy and parishioners gather, including Mary L Dive and Bethe Mtarerite, while Dianne Peltier and others assist. The piece recounts ritual details and community greetings from a late Sunday service.
A historic fifth test marks England all out for 280 as Australia pace attack proves decisive. Wickets fall consistently with key figures like Bodser and Evans contributing. batsmen struggle to build large partnerships while AMACTMLia and Kumro top the bowling figures for the Australians.
Poles for urban power supply have been erected and wiring begun as the council plans to speed up delivery. The New Cowra Deservoir project and Green and Holt works start soon to extend power to the area. Construction is expected to begin in early March with material arrivals anticipated at month’s end.
The Cowra Picnic Race Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday February 2. Officers elected include Patron Mr R Coward President Mr J Pagan and treasurer Mr W J Gebby. The club plans its first race meeting on Friday May 30.
An event note in a local paper promotes a swimming carnival inviting both adults and children to participate. Details on dates and venue are limited in the readable text. The snippet emphasizes inclusive attendance for all ages.
An op ed cites a price increase announced by the Prices Commissioner as causing an artificial tea shortage nationwide. Consumers rushing to buy tea worsen stockouts reported by shopkeepers and retailers amid regulatory disclosures.
Government officials and party leaders rejected reports of steps to place the Australian Broadcasting Commission under direct ministerial control. Senator Amour and Postmaster General BH D Cuteron said they had heard no such proposal, while discussions allegedly involved the Prime Minister and Mr Moses. A for sale notice of tyres appears in the same fragment.
The Western District organizer of the Australian Railways Union Mr A Martin moved at the Parkes ALP annual general meeting that the Member for Ashburnham Mr E P Dring MLA be asked to discuss appointing a Prices Commissioner in every country electorate.
A sulky drawn by a horse collided with a motor car on Trenfel Street around 7 20 pm on Saturday. The laborer Jebion Breet Pub Winey Wan bey Mer teed Len was thrown from the sulky and admitted to District Hospital with injuries. Investigations noted the drivers were not identified and authorities faced difficulty policing prices and cabling during the incident.
Mr A H Cavanagh longtime resident of Guperau died at advanced age. He and his wife ran a local facility and are survived by several children from his first marriage. Funeral held Friday afternoon at the Jota Pomebery with White officiating. graveside service led by A G. gone ltd for burial arrangements.
A seven year old boy suffered a broken arm when he fell from a bicycle blocking a street. An ambulance attended the scene and the boy was taken for medical treatment as police and city officials reviewed the incident.
Fragmentary text references February January and January totals with points and a promised bout somewhere. Mentions a meet at 4 oclock and a schedule around a league or tournament. Lacks clear names places or outcomes.
Public Trustee administers probate for late Simon Peter Coreru of Porbeu New South Wales. Letters of administration granted by the Supreme Court of New South Wales probate division on the fourth day of May. Creditors and executors must lodge claims and attend the court before the stated date for distribution of the estate.
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