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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1950

Page

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Small Farm Near Forbes Sells At £34 10s Per Acre

Edward Weaver and Company report the 226 acre freehold farm near Forbes on the Lachlaniver, offered from the late J. L. McDougall estate. Strong local bidding from C.W.A. Booms Forbes and surrounding districts, selling to Mr. T. F. Miran of Forbes and Harden for £34 10s per acre.

Edward Weaver & Company Forbes J. L. McDougall Lachlaniver C.W.A. Booms Mir. T. F. Miran Harden

Combined meeting of fitness bodies and One National Fitness Committee

A joint gathering of fitness groups and the One National Fitness Committee is planned in the Mayor's room next Monday night. Delegates will be invited from all represented organisations to discuss contributions and coordination for upcoming street procession events and related public donations.

Fenincerts Mo Barbe

Junior Right Tennis Comp Semifinal Set At Town Court

The semi final of the junior right tennis competition is scheduled tonight at Town Court. Teams are Teenagers versus High School. The winner meets Wong orgs next Wednesday in the final and the victor advances to the grand final.

Mbove

Evening Colleges proposed to Forbes to aid youth and adults

A Forbes public meeting urged the formation of Evening Schools to aid the younger generation after leaving school. Mr Madden stressed need for youth representation, urged Education Department approval, and a committee was formed to organise classes with broad community involvement and potential library, music, crafts, and fitness offerings.

Ot Machenhemt Ald Madden Wan Madden Hey Yorkly Eanprel Spesker Vali Wong Queanbeyan Tye Stwll Education Department Chenereting iDay M. & D. Society Rotary Apex Mrr F&f Brown Daal S. Parsons Moat Pamona Crewsure Modlen Ray Collett Mir. Madden Ptudente Ald Brenner National Fittens Committee Nod Bo Merdames Palmer Wills Mesars J. R Swan GriM@th Parson Ald. Brenner Forbes Coust Purpose Ald. Collett WP. & C. Association RL Grifith National Fitness J. Curr MM. & D. Society J. Palmer Lewney Young Anglicans BR. Wright Banking Fraternity B Sullivan YCW Girl Guides Dash CWA Palmer Margaret Thoms

Technical Classes Visit For Mobile Train Next Week

Intending students must attend the train on listed days next week. Farm Mechanics sessions run from 10 am to 5 pm. Fitting and Refitting Monday 7 pm to 10 pm. Fitting Machining one Automotive Mechanics Tuesday 0 to 5 pm. Workshop Practice Thursday 7 pm to 9 pm. Fitting Machining Auto Mechanics Wednesday 10 am to 6 pm. Farm Mechanics Thursday 10 am to 5 pm. A brief writing clinic will be established.

Forbes Jockey Club Meeting at Forbes

Two days of racing on May 16 and 17 at Forbes Jockey Club with a Forbes Cup on May 18. A trophy funded by B Aldeck of Being Gee Clothing Co will be presented to the cup winner, with Gus Ryan of Amoreay Dry Cleaver presenting a jockeys whip.

Forbes Jockey Club B. Aldeck Gee” Clothing Co. Prey Gus Ryan Amoreay Munday Kieht Porches Jockey Club Delehery J. EB. Grine Crrasurord L. Ly Doyle A. J. Wille G. Muserave J. Sami BR. G. McDade Forbes District Clu Forbes Diggers Race Club Grime Jockey Club Wii

Methodist Leader To Visit Forbes Youth Meetings

Rev Dr GA Wheen MLA director of the Methodists youth department will visit Forbes today with Mr GO E Bese and Mrs Norma Hawkins. They will attend intermediate and junior Christian Endeavour meetings on Friday and Monday, observe Forbes and Parkes Sunday schools, and hold youth services and teacher conferences before returning to Sydney Thursday morning.

GA Wheen Oung Meonia Serive Forbes Wheen GO. E Bese Youth Council Norma Hawkins Mondiy Orences Porke Porbes Forbes Parkes Parken Farkes Parke

Mississippi River Flows Through Louisiana Gains Area

The Mississippi River, one of the major U.S. waterways, travels a long course and has added 60 square miles to Louisiana's area in the past two years as it empties into the Gulf of Mexico after passing through Louisiana.

United States Loulduis Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Louisiana

Unclear Motion Leads to Adjournment at May Meeting

Fragmentary note shows a meeting adjournment and attendance dispute with unclear names and dates. It indicates a May session in Mader or Mad er, with a formal call for attendance and a motion that was not resolved before adjournment.

Criticism of Stock Straying on Roads Leads to Verdict

Inquest hears that rider John Johann died from a fractured skull after a road accident on Parker Road. Witnesses describe a dead horse and bike found near the scene, with police and ambulance records noting injuries. Dr Delonery attributed death to multiple injuries from the crash. Magistrate Ford delivered a verdict with sympathy to the family.

Ford John Johann Gutherthey G. Walker Forbes Poller Rein O'Sullivan Parker Road Thothar Puteh Wooten Phillip White Jick Boehm Parkes Hoyerdas Phill Jott White Bull Street Bie Jack Bovhim White Boehin Witte Chen Forbes Pordes Lin Walker Leia Winite Delonery Disatwe Lenewady le Doctor Mer Ford Deveseed

Premier Mordler resigns amid Labor party leadership crisis

The premier Mr Mordler resigns as leader after a tense Labor party meeting in parliament. The central executive discussed the executive's refusal to endorse four Labor members as candidates for the next state election. Acting chairman Mr Hampton stated McGurr had attempted to demand retention of leadership.

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Cowra Aerodrome takeover topic at Shire Council meeting

At a Dave Priday chaired Whageola Shire Council session the possibility of the Civil Aviation Department taking over the new Cowra aerodrome was discussed, with a note that the council might seek reimbursement for expenses. The aerodrome is being built with Cowra Municipal Council. Also noted was the 145 pounds average meat consumption per person in the United States.

Abe Mir. White Cowra Duthie Dave Priday Whageola Shire United States

Shire presses for timely hospital improvements

Shire president Dr Btun Tout led a push against delays in hospital upgrades. He noted the absence of maternity, private, and intermediate wards despite years of promises by Mr. Kelly. Councillor Les Rout and others urged action, stressing public need and the impact on country residents. The motion received unanimous support.

Btun Tout Shero Wie Kelly Tout Porc Porbes Forbes Serate Les Rout O.W.A Cre Cutelife Maying HL J

The Passing Show and Local Council Notices

An Advocate report notes discussion of a proposed amalgamated unit and machinery upgrades to benefit public service, plus a public sentiment on licensing tax fairness. Stray stock warnings and stricter penalties follow, with march population data for Australia and concerns about immigration and Communism in the region.

Jemalong Shire Protests Delayed Forbes Hospital Improvements

At yesterday's Jemalong Shire meeting, full council attendance resolved to protest the delay in promised Forbes District Hospital improvements. Other business to be referred to the next issue.

Jemalong Shire Sagathet Forbes District Hospital

District Manager to Visit Forbes Next Week

Our district manager Mr L Hou sen will visit Forbes on Tuesday and Wednesday March 2. Address all inquiries regarding sales and service to C Pont Cillce Forbes.

L Hou~sen Forbes Tog C. Pont Cillce

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