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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1950
Page
1
A severe landslide at Burrinjuck Dam cuts electricity to Forbes and surrounds while mail and rail services are disrupted. Bridges submerged and low level crossings inundated, with the Forbes stock and transport network nearly paralyzed as rainfall totals surge for the month.
Reports from Garema Back Creek and Berendebba show washaways on the Stockinbingal line and trains from Purden bound south halted since Wednesday. Forbes station master says damage is extensive with many tracks underwater and repairs delaying reopening.
J T Woods reports Forbes cattle sale on Tuesday March 2 saw strong demand and high prices for yearlings and steers with buyers present. Descriptions note several lots across weight classes and quality as bidders competed, though prices listed appear garbled.
Soldier settlers on Boyd Estate were moved to Gorema as floodwaters from Goma Creek rose high. Crouch and J Sharpe were among those affected with Mr Merritt’s riverside home 18 inches underwater. Thurungle bridge area sees water and traffic disruption after seven inches of rain at Garemoa Post Office since last Friday.
A washaway between Caragabal and Garema disrupted full transport on the Cooltamunia line. Half a mile of track flooded mid day Wednesday, with expected damage and several days of disruption for both freight and passenger service. Goods accumulate at Forbes and Caragabal as repairs proceed.
Stop Press reports show the river at Forbes climbing above 29 feet and rising again after a fall last night. By twelve this morning it reached about 20 feet with levels in Cowra and Eugowra noted as peaking and still increasing. Officials warn Lake Forbes may not fill until later, while spillover risks affect Eugowra, Sains, and nearby areas with heavy feedings expected downstream.
A large evening of events is planned with a street procession and concert. Marshals and committee members coordinate stalls, sports, and entertainments at Hughes 4 Co store and Town Hall, including a golf course, bowling, lucky dip, and refreshments. Proceeds will support Forbes Cricket Association and local sponsors.
Eric Wilts manager of Forbes Union Bank branch is appointed officer in charge of the Bank’s Sydney Reval Show branch, reflecting a leadership transfer within the banking network.
A council sub-committee discussed future bars at the Town Hall with plans to extend licensing for certain events while strictly forbidding alcohol during others. The mayor was authorized to grant liquor permits for specific occasions based on promoter assurances, though the decision had not been finalized when this report went to press.
The Forbes Technical Lab announces a new ticket writing class starting Tuesday March 28 at 7 pm. Fees are 2 per annum or ff per term with junior entry at 1 and 1 Juniors under 14 years may earn less. Mrs J Bordat Inte will teach the class at Cioul burn Technical College Bournemouth Woodwark. A few places remain for Thursday sessions and carpentry tools from Sydney Technical College enable sixteen pupils per night. Inquiries to Registrar Mr Vie Cooke.
Neville Hilton Morris of Forti faced a manslaughter charge over a fatal last year involving 17 year old Raymond Ayrton. Police explained no evidence supported pursuing the case and requested dismissal in court overseen by Police Sergeant L B Nixon.
Edward Weaver and Co licensed auctioneers report a town property on Lachlan Street Forbes was offered on account of Mrs WJ Peters. A gathering of interested parties occurred but bidding failed to meet the reserve and the property was passed on and is being dealt with privately.
Barry Batter son of Mr and Mrs Ron Batter of Templar Street ran away from school on Monday and again Tuesday to join drovers near Parkes Road. He was found by his father near Calarie after a long search and said to prefer droving to school.
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