16 Mar 1948
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1948
Page
1
Local officials report Forbes expresses an air of confidence as he meets with Mayor Py and Alderman Canridge. The scene centers on industrial development talks, rural industries, and prospects for improving living standards through production and sales growth.
A local council meeting approved arrangements for the Furbon Centenary Celebrations. Refreshments will be set up at Spooner Oval for April 10, and streets will be rinsed to enable school demonstrations on April 10 morning on Templar Street and April 11 for carnival events on Harold Street. The plan includes street closures and police supervision with Ald Jones and Webb supporting the motion.
A report delivered last Friday to a furmem gathering by Mr Ward Roterton, president of the BUS.W. Farnsery aid Bet- Tere" Association, notes the obligation to tata over HU Friday and mentions wine to prise on WUE apace toe day.
The conference attended by NSW district president Mueh Roberton von and chair A Esumter Clarke discussed education, wheat payments, elevator operations, and logistics. Motions urged faster wheat payments, cheque payments on delivery, overhauls to bulkheads, and opening times for silos. Delegates also pushed for cheaper vehicle licenses and transport speedups with rail and road costs.
A chaotic OCR excerpt describes preparations for a show with incomplete details. It mentions government officials, committee meetings, venue planning, parking, and food provisions, noting the governor could not attend and outlining contentious logistical tasks.
Renewed efforts by the RSL sub-branch to obtain a greyhound racing licence for Young have faced delays. The secretary of the department indicated at a league meeting that granting such licences depends on towns where previous approvals were refused.
Roberton explained the Commonwealth Governor can acquire wheat for the coming season under Natural Security Regulations. The charters can extend expiration dates, potentially beyond December 31, and export restrictions may be used. He noted judges must write individual cautious judgments, delaying the Wheat Appeal Case decision for months.
Farmers at Forbes stage a heated meeting urging withholding of wheat shipments. Speaker E G Hoy accuses authorities of mismanaging wheat policy and signals direct action to press government for pricing and delivery changes. The discussion centers on supporting wheat growers and resisting perceived poor living standards.
Forbes Municipal Council heard a letter from Senator B Courtice Minister for Trade and Customs Canberra about representations on the Dargebalsie Meatworks issue. The council resolved to contact Parkes Cowra and local chambers to consider inviting a member to discuss the proposal with authorities.
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