P P Board Rates Set With Last Year Levels
Fortes Pt Board at Friday meeting adopted chairman recommendations for next year rates: 2d per head on large stock and id per head of sheep, unchanged from prior years. Report notes stock returns as of December 1 and forecasts revenue around £93910 after adjustments. Also lists arrears, grants, and proposed financial steps including reserves transfer and a rabbit control rebate. election news notes Macquarie candidate endorsed by Australian Country Party Bathurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortes PT. Board
Dir Perky
Uew
Ttwan
Ttly
Macquarie
Australian Country Party
Bathuret
Dell MM. William
Binds
Chifley
Demand for Truck Depot at Forbes and Porches Station
Forbes Lucerne Growers Association urges joint action with local bodies to establish a truck depot at Forbes Porches Railway Station. They stress urgent lucerne and dairy product transport, frequent stockouts, lack of tarpaulins, and trucks being diverted to flour duties, arguing Forbes needs a depot due to heavy outward goods traffic.
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Forbes
LGA
Mat. ‘le
Fo & Sa
Forbes Lucerne Growers’ Association
Allway
Porches
Stok
Parkes
Demaing Laplt
Forbes Special Cattle Sale At Porches Attracts Strong Bidding
N.2 Loon & M. A. Co in conjunction with ae Brooks & Co report a highly successful cattle sale at Porches last Wednesday. Yarding consisted mainly bullock shippers with buyers from Cowra Orange Grenfell and surrounding districts. Cattle were well admired and clearance was full with prices ranging from bullocks at £18 10s to heifers £11 10s, short run bullocks £10 10s to £10 15s, steers £18 10s to £21 7s, and calves up to £12 17s.
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Loon & M. A. Co. Ltd
Ae Brooks & Co
Orange
Grenfell
Croen
No Stability in Wheat Stabilisation Scheme
Forbes F and S Association members oppose the wheat stabilisation plan, arguing it gives government control over production and risks overproduction and price collapse. W. Ridley warns prices could fall without subsidy and calls for a home focused scheme with sale-based support and world parity pricing, while urging a formal discussion and member input by letter.
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AL J. Mleugier
Lonusry
Ibekes Pt
Ebony
Wheat Board
W. Ridley
Citralin
Ennai
Maezart
C. W. Ridley
A. J. Meugh
Eta
Parkes Municipal Court Adjourns Case on Trades Regulation
In Parkes the Municipal Court adjourned the case against defendants over trades regulation. Thomas Jones, represented by Mellin, faced opposition from Matthews and Metllon. The magistrate granted the adjournment and set a new hearing for April 12.
Tragic Bedgerabong Death of 14 Month Old Child
Widespread sympathy is felt for Nir and Mrs A'luuie Constable of Bedgerabong after their 14 month old daughter Margaret drowned in a tank. The incident occurred during the flood when the water filled the tank and the child was submerged before rescuers could reach her. Funeral services were held at the Bedgerabong Union Church with Rev A E White officiating.
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Nir
A'luuie Constable
Bedgerabong
Priday
Margaret
Comstable
Neem Choton
Bedgerabong Union Church
A E
Saturday's Revel at Fortes Hospital Carnival Night
A Saturday revel hosted by Fortes Hospital and Agbu lance committees faced postponement due to field lighting restrictions. Kiinmang Court Steels sections decorated for Lie Teves added carnival flair, with proceeds totaling 647 though donations could have been higher. Each organization stood to gain between 50 and 90 pounds.
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Fortes Hospital and
Kiinmang Court Steels
Wwe
Eleven Years as F and S Association Secretary
The resignation of Mr A E Sunter Clarke as secretary of the Porbes branch of the F and S Association was accepted with regret at the annual meeting on Saturday. Clarke served 11 years in the post, facing frequent challenges and quorum issues, yet remained determined to aid the man on it and continue efforts despite setbacks and indifferent members.
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Alock
Parken
Porbes Desschingr
L.G.A
Portes
Mtr
Clarke
Porbes
F and & Sociation
Ute
Clarke Qucu
Wisit
F and S Association appoints new officers for 1946
After ten years as president of F B & Association, Mr W Bri Thomas hands over to Mr C Eaton. Elected vice presidents were HOF Sweeney, C HL Griffith, W R Thomas, W Ridley and E B Mattike. Secretary to be Mr J T Woods, auditor Mr A Sharp re-elected. Credit balance stands at £13 18s 1d with £6 to be paid as honorary to late secretary A B Clarke.
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Forbes F
Association
W. BR. Themas
C. Eaton
Moescre
Hof. Sweeney
C HL Griffith
W. R. Thomas
W. Ridley
E. B. Mattike
J.T. Woods
4. A. Sharp
Clarke
Protect What A Board Member Questions Pastures Protection Board
A Cowra Forbes PLP board district member questioned what the Pastures Protection Board actually protects. He asked if rabbits were the sole protected issue and declined to single out individuals. The director agreed to inspect properties in the locality following the remark.
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Cowra
Forbes Plp
Building of Silos at Harris and Co Mill
Harris and Co Pty Ltd seeks to erect reinforced concrete wheat silos adjacent to the Forbes mill at an estimated cost of L1,000,000. The Local Municipal Council was advised by the Acting Under Secretary of Labour and Industry that an application has been lodged and that the council should assess urgency and resource impact before a building permit is considered. The matter was referred to the building inspector for report on safety and other oversight.
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Cowell
Department of Labor and Industry and Social Services
N.B.W
Sydney
Department
Harris & Co. Pty
Forbes
Counci
Tte
Bowsing
Brena
Lother
Farmers Too Patient With Wheat Board Delays
Mr A J Meagher criticized farmers for lax involvement in their associations. He said wheat cheques were remitted slowly, with the Wheat Board holding funds for two months after receipt. He urged stronger farmer activity to secure quicker remittance and better returns.
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Parmer
A. J. Meagher
Meagher
Wheat Board
Late Opening of Silos Causes Farm Delays and Extra Costs
Mr W Hidley told the F ond Assocation that late silo openings created unwarranted delays for farmers, forced rebagging of wheat, and higher costs. He cited thousands of bags awaiting silos and a year when 2000 bags had to be rebagged. Mr Thomas said the Silo Board fixed opening dates, while Mr Tout noted pressure on the Agriculture Minister yielded only promises for simultaneous mite packing with silo readiness. Members urged more reasonable treatment.
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W. Hidley
Fond & Assocation
Alson
Mrr
W. R Thomas
Mir
Tout
Forbes
Residential Districts Considered by Forbes Council
The building inspector presented a report on establishing residential districts in Forbes. Proposals included three districts with District 3 not approved, leaving space for trades and business premises. No current need to alter areas, though a ministerial enquiry could trigger changes. report held over due to Ald Martin’s absence.
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Anc
Ald Martin
Newt
Firewood Mission Surfaces Amid Pervasive Warnings
A cryptic regional note warns of pervasive threats tied to a firewood operation labeled over and under a local code name. Authorities urge caution as unclear details circulate about past incidents and potential risks.
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P.P. Board
Hookey
Hook
Cairo
FF Tew
Sidku Pasha
Lucerne
Forbes Special Cattle Sale
F.& S. Association
Price
Mr. Meagher
Hile Ar
F.&s Association
Federal Governent
Peter
Ua Basil
Lee Abellal
Gylers
Federal
W Ridley
Wrthie
Boo Hou
Ridley
Parkes Municipal Council
Parke
Thomas Jones
Mellin
Ign de Foundants
Regula Tome
Polcos
Putita
Matthews
Metllon
Legistrate
Java
Lend
Lirk Kerr Ifteht
Stehtarut
R van Pevehy
A Stevens
RAR Commando
Natavia Reventhy
Kerr
Sperry
Baby
Vem
Harris & Co
al & Cout
Harris # Co
The
Forbes Municipality
Mir. C. J. Prews
Twandart
Ministry of Post-War Reconstruction
Shell House
Carrington
Meath
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