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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 14, 1954

Page

5

Timber inquiry details firm, quota and prices

Mr Justice Richards presides over a timber inquiry in Condobolin district. Freeland testifies about Lewington’s sawmill license and timber supply. Miss Thora Ward of Kennedy and Ward outlines firm quota, sales, and profits from State Forest and private timber. Witnesses describe price trends, royalty payments, and nonmembership in Cypress Pine Association. Local sawmillers, agents, and builders provide market context and outputs. The commission hearings adjourn to Coffs Harbour with state forestry inspections planned.

Freeland Yea Freland Lewington Thomas Joseph Phillip Kennelly Kennedy and Ward Sacredilers Condobelin Thora Ward Ie Renna Wae Road Perry Road Glebe Ci Tonk Timberry Bulbodmay Wate Forest Royalty Bobachan Wan Fess Chaiker Sydney Milla of Hie Cypres: Fine Association Han Donald Jack Hay Eugowri BR. J. Hay Yemma State Forest Canowindra Cowra Sydney State Forest Wim Association Cur Westerday Toon Buillders N. C. Coles J. Besgrove J. McDowell Smith Coles Besgrove Master Builders’ Association Smith Henry Powter William Patrick Ryan Vanderfield & Reid Ltd Forbes Parkes Country Sawmillers” Association Byd- Hey Coffs Harbor Gumningbland Blowckeer Bydiney L. Badham J. Cunninghame Crown Solicitor's Office Badham Taylor and Henderson Associated Country Sawmillers J. A. Melville Hartley-Rodgers W., Devrell James Roberta

High Concert a Dazzling Judo Exhibition and Stage Plays

A lively program featured a Morris dance with green paper costumes and a vivid judo display showing holds and defences by Cadets A Lavell, D. Wright, B. Malone, and others. Also well received were the almanac themed "ld Moore Almanac" and the well staged "Madam Tussaud" sketch with strong performances by Margaret Langfor and Ray Watsford in a town theatre concert recap.

D. Suibbard P. Birt Griggs J. Lee Simmonds J. Radborn T. Vere L. Gillard B. Rom Ft. Yeoman V. Hodge Bruce A Lavell D. Wright B. Malone R. Chandler K. Hoseell Ray Watsford J. Hall KL Smith Ld Moore Margaret Langfor Beverley Moore Jeremy Strickland Elaine Eileon A. Bathgate Mr. G- Aunt Madam Tussaud Davi Bresden Kevin Andrews Cria Markwort Nero Dennin Tuckerman Robinton Cruse Jan Henkine Valia Dey Yvonne Witches

Boomerang Birth Tale From Aboriginal Dreamtime

The Advocate editor receives a card from Mary Gilmore recounting the Aboriginal legend of how the boomerang formed. The tale describes Yondi and Yoradi shaping the sky with a magic pool, the growth of trees and birds, and the creation of the boomerang as the stick thrown that returns.

The Advocate Deme Mary Gilmore O.B.E Byram Manoell Yondi Bangaroo Yoradi

State buys elite Poll Shorthorn bull at Royal Show

The Minister for Agriculture and Feed Production, Mr Gra, commends the case for purchasing a Poll Shorthorn bull. The bull cost 2050 guineas, the third highest price at this year's stud stock sales at the Royal Agricultural Show.

Gra Ment

Cot Fund Body May Meet Here

A letter from the committee states the Cot Fund Committee will favorably consider the application at its next meeting. A separate letter from the 56.W. ambulance Transport Service Board questions a 50 percent drop in house rent for the current year under amended regulations. The Superintendent (Mr. Wallwork) notes took plan falls short of old orders but improvements were seen in takings. Parkes district handles far more trips to Sydney, possibly the only district in the state offering free service to subscribers.

At Ambulance Cot Fund Committee 56.W. Ambulance Transport Service Board Forbes Committee N.E.W Millerkellhood Crouch Parkes Sydney Wallwork

Weekend Bowls Teams Selected For Matches

Weekend selections list players set to bowl this weekend with matchups including J Davey against H Wilson and N Davie versus E Wills on Saturday. Additional pairs include J Genith versus Aban and B Wneteon versus P Rout with other names listed among the entries.

J. Davey H Wwilson N. Davie E. Wills J. Genith Aban Wneteon

Nelson Park tennis notes and new clubhouse opening

Sunday tennis at Melson Park saw home teams defeat Wirriyn and Town clubs as Nelson Park Club hosted the event and celebrated the opening of a new clubhouse. Laurie Watson donated a cake. a Farah Bros racquet valued at 28 will be drawn next Sunday. Teams for Bedgerabong and Town Club matches are listed. committee meetings and social nights are announced. Mum and Dad Cups competition changes to knockout format drew interest with doubles winners J. Pymont and D. Ninis.

Melson Park Court Nelson Park Club Mire Laurie Watson Ron Musgrave Farah Bros Nelson Park Court Bedgerabong Apie Town Bedgerabong Clifford T. Fitzgerald F. Gee W Rutter OG. Musgrave Mr Naught Ken Smith R. Villote Meadames Reeves Booth Villovet Wateon W. Saunders A. Loxington Misses Spice Weaver Fitzgerald J. Pymont D. Ninnis T. Clifford Mum Ded Cape

Forbes Town Club Inter-town Cricket Match Report

Forbes Town club played in an inter-town competition defeating Young Grenfell A and Grenfell B teams. The article lists selected players for next Sunday's matches at Condobolin and Nelson Park, with several players noted as unavailable and a ladder competition submission deadline set for Saturday afternoon.

Forbes Town Forbes al Young Grenfell al Beawt Forbes Grenfell Hodder Jone Bandersaix Wright MN. Drabach Father Maxwell Meadames J H. Hodder G. Gollita Miss M Thomas Mulgancdry Merritt F Grant W. Holmes EK. Rowland W. Marsh J. Digby J Elliot D. Merritt H. Robinson W Marsh B. Bennick Maise D. Drabsch M. McCormac Nelson Park R. Flannery L. Hawke G M. Parilow J Field Frrors R. Whitney M. House W. Groves Matters Miragea D. Thomas NW McDonald M. Coles P. Dunn Mary Thomas M Thana

Mulgandry Tennis Club Team Roster Noted

The Mulgandry Tennis Club lists players for the Town Club matches on Bundeyist courts. Available players include J Trotman M Martens L Strn C Rowlands D G Bhan M Martina Ml Rowlands and L Crake with Hannon FR Reid. Players unavailable should notify Mt Martens.

Mulgandry Bundeyist J. Trotman M Martens L. Strn C. Rowlands G. Bhannon X M. Martena L. Rowlands L ‘Crake Hannon FR. Reid Mt ‘Martens

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