Goolagong Forms Branch of L V D L
A meeting at the Club roomru attended by about fifty people formed a Goolagiung branch of the LV D L with R A Waters chairing. Alderman Conridge and other officials spoke on league aims and local economic benefits.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1952
Page
1
A meeting at the Club roomru attended by about fifty people formed a Goolagiung branch of the LV D L with R A Waters chairing. Alderman Conridge and other officials spoke on league aims and local economic benefits.
The local Indo branch hosts a charter presentation for the Air Force Association. Visitors are met at Parkes, driven to Squadron Leader Mendham's home for refreshments, then to hotels with prearranged accommodation. The annual meeting starts at 3 pm at C W Hall followed by a social evening.
Stanley Jen Lake II, son of Stan Lake manager of Modern Motor Unilin Farben, was driving a motor lorry when it crashed into open railway gates on Hue on Parkes Road. The gates suffered about £20 of damage, the lorry minor damage, and no injuries were reported. Lake said he slowed from 20 to 15 miles per hour and braked hard before the swing caused the collision. no police action is contemplated.
James Booth of James Birest fell from a bicycle near the Public School on Thursday night. He suffered severe facial abrasions and a deep gmal over the left eye, was taken to Forbes District Hospital, then allowed to return home.
The report notes that temperatures for the year have remained within normal or moderate ranges. Analytics show no extreme heat or cold events dominating the period, suggesting a milder climate pattern without record highs.
Forbes Amateur Swimming Club plans to cover expenses for four representatives at the All-Schools Swimming Championships in Sydney. Local entrants include Wright Livell and Be Pregierenst, among others, with hopes high for strong showings in breaststroke and freestyle events.
At the Forbes Romi Safety Comic branch meeting, Ald Hurtetire urged readiness as a mystery of a wandering stock loomed. The council plans to ask the public for advice while supporting a deal backed by Ald Hidlloway to appoint someone to a duties panel. A tar seal at the school to improve traffic control was proposed for immediate installation.
The Forbes Band delivered an enjoyable program in Victoria Park on Sunday evening. A large crowd gathered on the grass with many children, listening to a lineup of well known ballads and ending with Now Is the Hour. The young band earns public support from Forbes residents.
The analysis argues Australian dairy output rose over time while drought affected butter and milk use. It cites prewar and postwar figures on butter production, milk, and whole milk sales, noting a shift toward higher consumption rather than reduced production. It suggests the dairy farmer remains viable amid changing livestock choices.
Father Moores led 200 Catholics from the Miles long parish in a solemn ceremony to begin building a new church costing £30,000. The act signified faith in Australia and in Lachlan Valley’s future, urging hard work to develop the region.
Two Parkes men returning from Forbes were in a car driven by Geofrey Wright when it failed to negotiate a bend near the Parkes railway and struck a telegraph pole. Wright survived in serious condition at Parkes Hospital. his passenger, 22 year old Ken Maloney, was killed.
Homebush market reports a firm tone with 90 928 sheep and lambs penned. Suckers range 34d to 6d, lambs 28d to 24d, ewes 7d to 8d per lb. Cattle yarded total 2877 with primes firm. bullocks 142/- to IB/-, steers 146/ to 166/-, cows 100/- to 113/-, veal 185/ to 180/- per 100 lb. Noontime truckings show 177 sheep cons and 8 cattle wagons for Thursday.
The article notes New Zealand relies on its dairy industry for prosperity. It asserts improved cow output could meet rising domestic demand and expand exports. It highlights a butter production figure of 14500 tons and an export value around £17,400,000 penned by a Ms. manufacturer.
The piece argues Australian wheat farmers are not failing despite concerns of agricultural breakdown. It notes higher wheat exports and bread supply for millions, details historic and global wheat trade, and cites large export figures to Egypt, India, Hong Kong, and other markets while stressing continued reliance on Australian wheat for world needs. It references past bread riots and the enduring role of wheat in empires.
The text notes bread cost changes in Sydney with delivered and counter prices across areas. It cites a Prices Commissioner listing delivered prices for inner and outer districts, Newcastle prices, and mentions wheat and flour freight charges affecting costs.
First meeting of the year set for Friday at 6 p.m. in the OWA Room to elect officers and plan Saturday games. Representatives from all teams in standing to play invited to participate and organize the coming season.
The piece argues the government migration policy caused city crowding and hurt production. It blames both major parties and financiers, praising farmers for their hard work while noting shortages in butter sugar and oranges despite postwar gains in wheat and meat production.
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