Flood Warning Issued for Lachlan River Reach
Flood warnings issued by the Department of Water Conservation for land and stock along the Lachlan River from Wyangala Dam to Forbes. Readings show river levels rising with two feet depth forecast near Forbes and past bridges, prompting evacuations and block closures as authorities monitor inflows from creeks and dams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lachlan River
Wyangala Dam
Forbes
The
Department of Water Conservation
New Land Board District to be Established at Coota Mundra
The Midteter for Lande announced plans to form a new Land Board District with headquarters at Coota Mundra. It will be known as the Cootamundra Land Board District. Mr Sheahan said it will take time before the proposal can take effect. Boundaries have not yet been decided. The state’s Eastern and Central Divisions are divided into over nine Land triets, grouped into Land Board Districts. there are currently 12 Lands Bourt Districts.
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Midteter For Lande
Kwahan
Tut Fir Hue
Land Board
Cootamundra
Lands Bourt
British exports to North America rise in January 1950
An increase of nearly four and a half million dollars in British exports to North America in January 1950 is announced. Shipments to the USA were valued at 19,200,000 dollars, 800,000 below the December figure, while shipments to Canada rose by 2,200,000 to 23,500,000 dollars, the highest figure since the devaluation last September.
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North America
USA
Canada
Lenin 3s Visiting English Team Arrives for Australia Tour
The Lenin 3 names its players led by Ernest Ward captain and Joe Egan vice captain for an Australia tour arriving May 14. The itinerary lists matches in Western Australia Canberra Newcastle Coolamundra Sydney Forbes Kennetney Brisbane Towrville Rockhampton Gympie Toowoomba Ipswich Gunnedah Wollongong and other venues through July 22. Les Williams may withdraw for an important exam with G Ratcliffe as possible replacement.
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Lenin
Australia
Ernest Ward
Joe Egan
Br, Ryan
J. Hilton
Dk Phillips
J. Cunliffe Ceentre
A. Pepperell
BH. Murphy
M. Ryan
F. Gemend
T. Bradshaw
Ho Street Cloke
Les Williams
G. Ratcliffe
Ferber
Western Australia
Perth
Monaro Divinkun
Canberra
Newcastle
Riverina Divinion
Coolamundra
NEW
Sydnay
Western Division
Forbes
Sydney
Marth Coast
Kennypney
Queensland
Brisbane
Towrville
Rockhampton
Wide Boy
Burnett
Gympie
Toowoomba
Ipswich
Inverell Show Hears Crop Competition Idea for Soldier Settlers
The Minister for Lands Mr Sheahan urged Inverell Show Society to introduce a crop competition for soldier settlers in surrounding districts at the recent Inverell Show. He noted other show societies had already done similar events and hoped more would follow.
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Sheashinthes
No Camp for Workers in Forbes P A H Association Plan
Mr ER. Wees, secretary, said an application for ground to house seasonal workers was made about two months ago. Each worker would pay £1 to the management to cover expenses, but the scheme was abandoned due to insufficient deposits. Growers still lack housing and rely on sheds or part-time weekend pickers, with many workers bringing their own camping gear.
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ER. Wees
Forbes P. A & H Association
Ttin
Access Roads Proposed for Gowrang Landholders Dispute
Minister Sheahan expressed sympathy for McGregor and McAldies landholders seeking a public road. He favored private access agreement rather than opening a Crown funded road, noting the private route has deterred access for months. If no agreement is reached the shire may request the Lands Department to build a public road, but at prohibitive cost.
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Lani
Ir. Sheahan
Messrs McGregor and
Mckateen
Sheahan
Seeuig
Wis
Chat
Shire Council
Shien
Land for Civilians Says Minister Announces Farm Near Barmedman
The Minister for Lands announces a 250 acre farm near Barmedman offered on a perpetual closer settlement lease. Values, rents, and improvements listed with purchase options and application dates 17 to 21 April 1960. Applications via Crown Land Agent Wentworth Wyalong or other officials. Also notes a local football concert at Wirrinya on March 26 with a list of players.
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Mir. Sheahan
Gursibeam
Barmedman
Sheahan
Crown
Wert Wyalong
Wyalong
Forbes
Lotus
Sydney
Legendary film star Marie in roll for My Friend Jeno
An article notes a legend that Marie Wilton was imagined by Anita Loos in the 1920s and born December 18, 1918 in Anchaim, Colligania. Paramount plans a film adaptation of the play with stars Diana Lynn, John Land, Don DeForne, and comedy duo Deon Martin and Jerry Lewis.
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Mario Wilton
Anita Loos
Bor
Anchaim
Colligania
Mane
Rma
Paramount
Cas Marie
Friend Jeno
Diana Lymn
John Land
Don DeForn
Deon Martin
Jerry Lewis
Grasshopper Invasion Overruns Forbes In Local Pest Outbreak
A damaged OCR report describes a grasshopper infestation near Forbes with swarms moving through town. It notes heavy rainfall, crop damage including bean and fruit crops, disrupted farming, and warnings of potential floods as conditions linger. The piece also mentions local sports results and a public health figure, Elizabeth Kenny, in brief unrelated notes.
Agricultural Bureau Conference reports progress and aims
A derailed mixed report from the Agricultural Bureau Conference notes Truman signed actions on farm practices and bulks while highlighting efforts by Sister Elisabeth Kenny Foundation. The event features speakers from Minnesota and Australia, plans for poliomyelitis treatment, and a dance to close with charity proceeds.
Goolagong Electricity To Be Supplied By Boree Shire
At the Jemalong Shire Council meeting a deputation from Goolagong asked for electricity to supply Uneir irrigation properties. Council members promised sympathetic consideration and would pursue inclusion in Boree Shire’s franchise plan with costs and 3 phase lines to be estimated. The engineer to confer with Mr Ove on 4 phase supply and prepare cost estimates.
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Goolagong
Boree Shire
Jemalong
Cunliffe
Mesers Ruey
Cifmere
Watson
Uneir
Tout
Nat Council
Cutellife
Thin Counel
Anties Hong
Ania Couhell
Boteo Shir
Haye
Boree Shire Council
Boree
Cra
Catcliffe
Shannon
Bates Ghire Council
Lbll
Ove
National fitness display next Friday night
A street procession of sporting bodies and youth organisations will assemble outside Hughes & Co Ranking Street at 7 30 pm, then move to the Town Hall for a carnival. Local artists will join in, with folk dancing by children in nations costumes from Parkes Migrant Centre. Attractions include chocolate wheels hoopla boxing hot dogs and stalls with donations welcome at Ambulance Station.
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Hughes & Co
Ranking Street
Parkes Migrant Centre
Harry Jennings
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Sister Kenny
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Miione
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