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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
1
The Forbes Chamber of Commerce denounces the Railway Department for delays and ignoring urgent country needs. A telegram to the Minister for Transport notes refusals to carry urgent goods and demands rail freight for road transport, with no reply received.
The Peder Government plans a refund of more than £4.3 million to wheat growers. The Federal Minister for Commerce and Agriculture said the decision by the Cabinet will be subject to the International Wheat Agreement. The action aims to reimburse growers for deliveries and would speed repayments across 200,000 bushels exported under the Wheat Sterilization Fund from the 148-497 harvest.
Central Western shows list dates for Forbes Prony Saturday April 23 and 24 Condobolin tidesday Wednesday August 1 and 11 Trundle Tuesday Wednesday August 17 and 18 Peak Hill Tuesday Wednesday August 4 and 2 Parkes Monday Tuesday Wednesday August 30 31 and September 1 Forbes Sheep Show and Gymkhana Saturday September 11.
The Forbes Jockey Club reports over 1600 pounds spent since May 1947 on course and building upgrades including a new fence around the mill track and improved showground facilities. The 1948 program highlights substantial prize money and a May 1 2 Cup meeting with entries accepted by May 1.
The Forbes Diggers Race Club failed to form a quorum for last Friday’s annual meeting due to competing events. Officials hope to reconvene tomorrow night at the RSL club Panama.
Mr J A Lawrence will deliver a London lecture at Ai night’s monthly gathering hosted by the RAB and AL 1A. The event features a Forbes aub travel theme and covers 0% Forbes aub-travel of the RAB & AL 1A.
The Jovail Police Court heard Feeney fined on two charges after a Tuesday morning hearing. One sentence was 2 or ten days and the other £3 or 10 days. Mr Rummery presided. The report notes broader defence work in South Australia under Commonwealth Government division.
Fragmented dialogue shows a married couple stressing their eleven-year union. The wife notes her husband’s affection while a comic aside hints at aging and beauty, with exaggerated claims of youth and loveliness contrasting with time.
An advertisement extols Creme Charmosan powder described as beautifully tonal with natural shades. The copy emphasizes long wear and a compact box of 2 by 10 small units, noting the product stays on for hours.
Deputy Mayor Ald Brenner and a council delegation met in Sydney with Messrs Angliss & Co. to press for a government grant and possible country killing centre status. The talks centered on securing continued employment for workers at Portes after a downturn in mutton and lamb slaughterings, with Minister EO HL Grishan pledging support and Canberra discussions planned.
The Forbes Chamber notes Clifton's Airways application to run a Forbes to Sydney air service was rejected. Officials cited instability at Forbes aerodrome and cited public service constraints. The department indicated the proposed Parkes to Sydney route would not proceed.
The Narromine aerodrome near Dubbo is set for resurfacing as part of a project to raise power efficiency and bring the facility up to the same standards as other international airfields. Work aims to improve the airstrip for the June servicing season.
Wien, a sheep and wool teacher from Sydney Teach Beal College, laments low attendance at wool-closing classes this year. With only two pupils enrolled and eight nearing minimum, the town risks losing the facility as travel costs hinder sending a teacher to Forbes. The course aims to train small landholders to prepare wool for market and guide those pursuing the wool-classing trade.
A Police Court hearing in Forbes dealt with a trespass case against Allan William Hose for allegedly occupying premises on Wombat Street. The magistrate granted a short adjournment to seek a settlement and, on resumption, the defendant undertook not to re-enter the property except to recover personal belongings. The matter was withdrawn after the defense withdrew its information.
Mrs Doreen Denyer charged Clement Denyer with assault after a wrestling incident on March 6. Defendant pleaded not guilty, claimed self defense, and was bound over in his own recognisance for 12 months with costs fixed at two pounds ten shillings.
A readable fragment outlines the R.S.L. Auxiliary proposing a younger set with plans for events and recruitment. Names and places are garbled but indicate a community group action connected to weddings and social duties. Contact details referenced for further information.
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