26 Mar 1954
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1954
Page
1
The Our Lady of Mercy secondary school was blessed and opened by Bishop T M Fox at a cost of £25000 with £14000 raised. The building features fine academic architecture and aims to nurture mind and soul, reflecting Catholic pride amid ongoing tax-funded education and calls for private funds to educate children.
Hi Sonship Most Rev T M Fox praises a new girls school in Morwell with room for 160 pupils and strong religious education. He urges high grades and notes Saturday lessons, while Most Rev Young discusses opening Australia’s 1770th Catholic school in New South Wales and appeals for funds.
The speech reflects on Christian education for Australian children, noting support across political lines and urging government recognition and funding for Catholic schools. It highlights the need for religious schooling as vital to Australia's future and appeals for donations to support school openings.
Balloons will fill the sky at tonight’s carnival organised by J Gunns aid of Ube Services. Multiple heats in Balloon Blowing feature contestants such as J Quon W McMillats Janice Rath and Dawsy Roberts among others. A Bun-Eating contest includes J Tut Ro Hola Markwart D Tucker and more, with several heats listed for appetite and fun.
Handicaps announced for the Diggers Trotting Club meeting to be held tomorrow on Farber slow ground. Entries include BEGINNERS HANDICAP 1 Mile 60 Yards with a long list of horses, MEMORIAL HANDICAP 1 1/2 Miles, FORBES DIGGERS HOP, KOREA HANDICAP 1 1/2 Miles, and LAGHLAN VALLEY BOP events. Conditions show ratings and contenders like Golden Blend, Nimble Jack, Autumn Lacy, Percy Robert, and Mona's Image among others.
Mr Stephan and Barry Klephan recount Forbes gold history. A memorial for the discovery is discussed with Forbes Historical Society and municipal council debating funding and placement near North Gondebattn Fioadd, Rath’s Bildieomih Factory. The piece notes past large nuggets and speculation on future mining activity in Forbes amid rising gold prices.
Jemulong Shire holds meeting as Dr Tout seeks reasons for delay in reopening Bundaburra Bridge. The Engineer reports remaining material and works to complete to set a half line up for reopening.
Adfimn Bluth Elliott informs U4 that the local Westminster Abbey Appeal has reached £14. Those wishing to donate should do so at once or the appeal will be closed shortly.
March events include a concert on March 28 at 8 pm with Stree and Aarald Bt at Soldiers' Memorial Hall. March 30 features a dance at Mulgandry Hall with Catholic popular salt competition. March 31 offers J. Momghera& Co performances in the afternoon or evening. A public sale to Mr. D. T. Herbert is set for April 2 at 4 39 pm, followed by Far West concert Town Fall at p.m.
Liberal MP for Colmore Mr. John Howse criticized the Cahill Government over its appointment of a Wheat Board. He said the board, consisting of a chair and two growers, was government chosen and under full ministerial control, a totemic body that would still fail to give growers real control over handling and storage of wheat in New South Wales.
Forbes District Hospital directors renew plans for a new town hospital as population and town growth demand expansion. Directors say previous attempt failed but remain confident a second effort will succeed. A 50 year old facility needs replacement and new quarters are proposed, with construction possible within about three years after approval.
A deputation in Ashburnham pressed for ministerial action on Parkes Hospital funding and the new maternity ward at Forbes. They sought direct ministerial correspondence and a copy to MLA Cahill. The secretary was tasked to prepare a petition and update on outstanding accounts amid calls to improve hospital services and administrative burdens.
The Star reports government plans to spend £2 million on service land settlement this year with £1 million for two properties to aid servicemen. One property at Back Wilbertroy in Forbes district covers about 1500 acres on the Gondobolin Road. It will include feed decks for fat lamb raising under irrigation.
Fragmentary weather notice describes vague temperatures and readings allegedly from a Peatilies source. It mentions night temperatures and indecipherable terms like TR2TO and SSE. The text is unclear and contains numerous garbled phrases.
An unreadable snippet notes Forbes region support for progress and banking faith in local development. Mentions Bank of WLW and planned resting/meeting context as part of community advancement efforts.
The Gentor Relay Carnival featured 14 teams with local competitors from Edeards and Peter Lovell area. Senior Championship heats saw D Helman and J Edwards finalists while Forbes led the STATE CHAMPIONS in a final. The 13 and 11 years divisions recorded various heat winners and finalists including J Edwards and P Lovell in close events.
A front page notice highlights flood relief donations in the Northern Rivers region. Officials urge continued support as the appeal grows, naming local groups and volunteers coordinating the response. The report notes community aid efforts and fundraising events underway to assist affected residents.
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