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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1950
Page
1
Rain and flood damage devastates local tomato and lucerne crops. Farmers report losses near 60 percent of expected yields with some estimates around 600 tons of lucerne and 40 percent tomato crop loss. Canners and growers assess financial impact and salvage options amid waterlogged fields.
A relief party led by W Crouch Sear ferried groceries and essentials across floodwaters to Garena residents cut off by a swollen river. W Bent Wenban and D Bunford guided a rubber dinghy and a tin boat while Mr Redfern organized loads of food for stranded families. The dangerous crossing at Goreme bridge enabled delivery to about 40 or 50 people cheering the effort.
Thee RB B Hunt warns of an acute shortage of green vegetables in eastern Australia this winter. He cites heavy rains and flood damage across New South Wales and Victoria, wrecking beans tomatoes and peppers, leaving crops of poor quality. Growers marooned on properties hamper assessment of losses, with canning plants unable to meet demand.
Mona's Son owned by Mr Jim Koeble Forbes won the 750 yard Park Handicap on Wednesday night. Trained and driven by Mr EL McDonald Mona's Son overcame a 24 yard start to triumph by a head over Recovered bli who began yard. Tex True tis off 12 yards finished a length away third. A Tourist ran with speed before being stopped by a policeman amid a lively crowd.
An Adivoc reporter notes the Wallace family and their mine iron occupants of a Housing Co. cottage on Clem ent Street are to be ejected next Monday. The couple, who moved in July 87, were placed in possession again but face a Supreme Court test as the law seeks to prevail, per the Department.
Mr P Conridge, manager of the factory, said milk supplies were diverted to cream to extend shelf life for five days. The plant handled about 1000 gallons daily and shipments moved by road to Cowra, Forbes and Parkes, with some towns receiving limited arrivals until Goolawong's supplies reached a week late. He urged farmers to focus on dairy products like butter and cream to meet demand, noting the average output of 400 boxes or 10 tons weekly.
A loaded revolver with three chambers loaded was found in the backyard of Farah and Sons store at 5 pm last Sunday. It was handed to the police after the bullets were removed. no other property or premises were damaged and the origin remains unclear.
Forbes reports 1910 points rainfall for the quarter with 120 points added on Wednesday. The March total stands at 1079 points and the district’s quarterly total remains slightly below the annual average.
The Bedgerabong area on the Lachlan River is flooded with water levels surpassing the 1916 event and approaching 1931 levels. Farmers fear stock losses, transport is disrupted, and residents scramble to move animals to higher ground as waters advance toward forks and outlying paddocks.
Mr. Winston Churchill told the Western world on Tuesday night there is time for a major peace gain but not if Russia continues building an atom bomb stockpile. He urged continued high level East West talks and said those responsible must act with urgency as every day counts.
Yesterday Mr MG Woods Mining Hegis at Forbes reported that in October three gold mining leases in the name of a city man were taken out at Forbes for about 75 acres at Calarie. The area forms part of a busy mining field in the early days. It is unclear if active operations will start soon. Leases are granted by the Minister for Mines after lengthy investigations.
Forbes District Ambulance faced a hectic week moving patients to Forbes Hospital from outlying areas. A two year old child and several others required transport through floodwaters. A truck lost its fan belt and engine cover during a deep stretch, hindering early responses.
The Commonwealth Government would not accept amendments to the banking legislation said by Prime Minister Menzies in a Preps interview. He warned there would be no compromise if the Labor Party rejects the bill in whole or in part. Edmonds of the Lands Office reports the death of his mother Mrs PF Edmond of Stroud England.
Regional Health Officer reports sleepy sickness linked to encephalitis lethargica in Forbes with two deaths and a recovering patient. Government will act on health officials recommendations as details emerge. Victims include Myrtle Pritchard aged 60 and Jan Ramaay 59. Miss Waddell recovering. Last polio case noted in 1947, scarlet fever dominated other outbreaks.
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