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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1950
Page
1
The Council discusses selling electrical appliances on terms but lacks capital. A Department of Local Government official suggests financing via bank overdraft or ordinary loan. Each sale should be evaluated by fund financial position, with terms not exceeding five years.
At last night’s meeting the council resolved to implement the prior decision to erect a fence around the cemetery. From April 1, the fence will prevent stock from straying into any part of the property.
The IHE Forbes District Band aims for its first public appearance on Anzac Day after a Band committee meeting on Wednesday night. The new group forms from local musicians seeking to honor the occasion.
Parkes Jockey Club announces weights for the principal events at the Gold Cup meeting on March 1 and 2. The program includes the £480 Gold Cup on March 2 and a Winter Handicap with prizes donated by local merchants. Weights for the big double list numerous horses led by Bold Duke and Beau Roberts. The committee plans further meetings and fundraising efforts with town collectors and a pro tem organizing convener.
The Forbes Rifle Club reports a disrupted session last Saturday with 20 shooters in 1 hour 15 minutes. Wet windy conditions and poor light hampered targets, delaying the J. A. Patterson trophy events and shifting the schedule to a later double shoot and new ranges. Murray McDonald is praised as a skilled scout while shooters endured rain and low visibility.
Over 34 delegates gathered at My Sunday for the annual Group XI rugby league meeting in Forbes. Bruce Campbell and J Hartcher were elected officials amid criticism, with Parkes officials and elimination plans discussed and next Sunday’s meeting set to finalize arrangements.
A public meeting in the town hall next Monday evening will discuss steps to establish an evening college. The Wich School offers facilities and organizers believe Department of Operation support will enable a pilot program, targeting adolescent access to further vocational and academic training.
In a detailed 1947 letter to A J Meagher of Clifton Western Railway Ltd, Robert G Menalea argues delays in approving a regular air passenger service license. He notes government interdepartmental reviews, competing bids from Butler and Forbes Cowra Sydney, and protests delays harming local service plans. He questions ministerial action and urges Prime Minister Menzies to intervene, citing prior proposals and interdepartmental committee reviews.
The Millinery Tocestical Education Department reports a shortage of suitable equipment and cannot establish a millinery class this year. Stakeholders are invited to present representations in hopes of launching the program in the near future.
In a fragmented note the pres notes intensified negotiations as an amended formulation appears to be the turn of events. The reference mentions a coterie and a potential shift toward a broader amalgamation with unclear specifics.
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