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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 14, 1954
Page
1
The 0.S.U. moved to lodge an urgent appeal with the Minister for Education Mr Heffron requesting the Government of the Union to consider raising the high school status. Headmaster Mr J M Madden urged the F.C.S.U. to hasten slowly in replying.
A day of warm dry weather continues over the Vaud area as the barometer begins a gentle fall. Forbes Post Office recorder supplies readings through Keith Baker, noting slight temperature changes and a calm barometric trend yesterday.
A local meeting discussed support for the movement to establish an Intermediate High School. Speakers including Ald Beg Edwards cited civic duty and district development, with emphasis on expedient action, broader community backing, and collaboration among town leaders to advance the proposal.
In a letter to the editor, Headmaster Joan Maudes argues the school’s curriculum already covers a broad range of subjects including matriculation paths in arts, commerce, agriculture and home science. He criticizes claims of unsatisfactory offerings and supports retaining pupils longer at Forbes Intermediate High to raise school quality rather than pursue a union wage increase.
At the St Lawrence race meeting on Wednesday a horse bolted during a trial run before the main race. Women screamed as the horse charged through the crowd, nearly colliding with riders and splintering fencing. The animal and rider escaped with only minor injuries as onlookers scattered toward the saddling paddock.
Director A M W Heddie was elected chairman and Sir Wil em Gibbons deputy chairman of the Pastures Protection Board at a board meeting on Monday. Present were directors Beddie Gibbons Ke Little Albert Beriyrues Shannan and Apology way mécellur.
Mont Roy T M Fox, bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, underwent a successful operation at Lewisham Hospital.
Letter to the editor from Allen Siien at Vaux Street Gowri MF argues the wheatgrower has protected buyers and provided Australians with the cheapest loaf of white bread in the world. He disputes critics and asserts labor unity while addressing Mr Carey.
A commission in New South Wales began evidentiary hearings in Sydney on timber industry monopolies. Chief witness Arthur Herbert Williams, manager of Wonwerine Bawmill Pty Ltd of Orange, described pine milling and distribution to Sydney and packing cases, noting price controls and royalties, and warning of potential market manipulation by timber groups. He advocated stable margins and market solvency, while recounting a proposed association plan to regulate supplies and prices.
Mothers and children gathered at St Johns Church lawns for Sunday School on Mother's Day when a baby owl fell from a tree. The scene shifted to protective concern as boys climbed toward the bird while girls protested and the bell rang ending the moment with the owl forgotten and the children returning to class.
A letter this week from North Sydney Town Clerk UWiv Lo Pitepatrick expresses gratitude to Fortes Mayor Ald M oH Gunne for his hospitality to Deputy Mayor Ald B Higgs during his Forbes visit for Australia Day. The note notes the warm reception and notes the swimming pool project as a highlight of the visit.
Employment officers led by A A Caleswell intoned a routine audit of Forbes Employment Service. Accompanied by J Fallon from District Service, the inspectors visited Forbes agent G A Locke at Forbes each Thursday to review operations and ensure compliance.
Mr Pollock said Mr J ahill had apparently dropped tbr Laur Howejee. He was forced to criticize the League itself as members had not attended meetings. The annual meeting closed with the Forbes Moori record and Dramatic Choir's The Quaker Girl. Pollock discouraged re election and urged more support from businessmen and the community. He noted six of sixteen meetings had featured speakers and voiced disappointment at attendance.
A softly spoken witness from Condobolin was urged by Justice Richards to raise his voice during the timber inquiry. The witness complied, speaking up as he would at his sawmill, and the court proceeded without further disruptions.
Complaints about treatment of district dairymen by the Forbes District Cooperative Lock were raised at a well attended Dairymen Association meeting on Tuesday the eighth. President Mr Arthur Wright of Jenainry presided while leaders from several districts urged a conference of directors with all members to address alleged unfair practices. Dairymen complained of low milk prices and irregular milk supply collection, noting outside competition interfered with district dairymen.
Red Cross street stall run by Guerema sub-branch collected seventy? seven? donations for April. Grateful thanks go to donors of trophies for the competition including Mea domes P Quirk and Mo Ruin.
Forbes leaders and parents praised the opening night of the Intermediate High School concert. Alderman Gunn and the district inspector lauded a varied program featuring juvenile talent in singing dancing and acting. Natasha Bmykowsky received a thunderous ovation as guest soprano with bouquets from two students. The show showcased boys and girls in uniform performing aboriginal dances songs and a theatrical piece titled A Night at an Tan with strong production and musical direction.
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