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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1946
Page
1
Forbes Municipal Council discussed inviting the Duke of Gloucester to attend the opening of the alll show with cooperation from the Forbes Pastoral Agricultural and Horticultural Association. A deli WHE note from the secretary suggested ce-operation in extending the invitation.
Fire destroyed four rooms of a Ferry Street residence owned by the late Mr W G Dowling estate. Neighbours and the fire brigade, under Captain Barter, saved the kitchen, bathroom, laundry and a spare room. Fireman Arthur Smith was injured by shattered glass. house insured for 250 and contents for 100.
Mr W Bolam, president of Forbes branch, urged action after noting 50 000 sheep penned at Hemebush and half pound day baths equating to 1 ton of mation. He proposed briefing the Slaughtermen's Union for seven days notice of a strike in metropolitan areas to prevent stock from market. The motion passed with support, while some feared tools being downed briefly could halt strikes.
Jema long Shire Council electrical engineer Mr M McDonald reported good progress on survey and planning of the electricity scheme. First erection planned near meat works and along river for about 14 miles each side of Ported d Tin section Waldentall 25 miles of PHA Lite and five miles of substations. Whole scheme hoped completed by February or March with meatworks connected by September. Farmers showed interest, and savings from electric pumps and motors were highlighted.
Mr Breen faced barrage of interjections as he spoke to the Forbes sub branch of the RSL on soldier settlement. He outlined postwar land schemes, cited state consent, and discussed group settlement and ex servicemen entering rural work, noting delays and political constraints in implementing land policy.
Prospects favor good weather and large attendance as Forbes Services Memorial Club races run today and tomorrow. Heavy rain cooled dust earlier. town overtaxed with visitors. Revised selections include Flying Handicap Talking Star Den Glovunnl 2, Herole Agn 3. Malden Handicap Cadow 1, Young Nubean 3, Brazen Fate 3. Improvers Handicap Ainslee 1, Mario 2, All Crag 3. Cup race Calcutta entries close Wednesday at 4 pm. selections GAUNTLET DON GIOVANNI GOLD GUILT.
Mr Frank Murphy a schoolteacher and husband of Miad Bourke was killed by a tram as he returned home in Trafalgar Street Annandale late Saturday night. The widow with two children mourns as her brother Roy Bourke was listed among those believed dead after the Pacific disaster. The Bourkes had connections to Forbes and Sydney where Mrs Bourke had resided with her daughter Ara Wererelden.
Dir Berry opened a motion on a minute about lithe cases with four or five offenders prosecuted. Directors Speck and Beidte noted limited cases and lack of evidence. Some members pressed for more information, while Powter warned against withholding data, and Gibbon questioned why subpoenas had been withdrawn.
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