15 May 1953
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 15, 1953
Page
1
Forbes Branch debates its future amid dissatisfaction with L.V.D. and a tribute to John Howse MP. Minutes show tension over branch funding, leadership, and possible merger with the Irrigation Area group. Executives contemplate actions but no decisive meeting occurred, while Howse’s Canberra duties are noted.
Motion by Dr Vout to alarm over inattention to urgent matters submitted by Dranelus. Proposal to alter the constitution and empower the secretary to handle matters between executive meetings. Secretary status discussed as Mortensen part time, with shifts to Co op. Secretary’s role lauded for aiding cooperative work. A month’s notice given to appoint a new secretary, then full time at the Co op. Plan to invite Agriculture Department to show films on Tennessee Valley and discuss wheat prices with growers and bread users. local flour rep to attend.
Information 16 is sought on the Forbes Old Students Union to widen the roll of former students. Members urged to contact headmaster Mr J. Mad to trace books and accounts and the union constitution. A revival meeting is planned at the Intermediate High School on May 26.
The Presbyterian notes describe the opening of the General Assembly in Sytr with Rev Frank Hanlin of Man ly serving as moderator. Bervaced 01 Mother Co. and other committees advance plans for the church’s service and outreach as the assembly proceeds.
A fragmentary report from Forbes outlines a proposed winter reduction measure affecting train services. The note mentions traffic position, a survey, and local implications for Coff’s Harbour and nearby areas as preparations for possible schedules and catering align with broader transport planning.
Large attendance as Parkes District Dairymen Association met. Elected Re Collett Mobba L Smith A Wright to present suppliers’ case. Discussed high milk prices, disparities with public, and bottling milk success near Forbes. Directors promised prompt handling of share applications and factory dealings.
Weather analyst G. W. Nowland of Castro discusses long range predictions for 1068. The forecast foresees continued rains across the States with August and June highlighted for heavy activity and floods in Queensland and New South Wales. Overall, no drought indication appears, though early trends show variable rainfall and some alignment with past themes.
The council discussed the Bulk Supply Authority agreement active since April 1 1944 and set to run ten years, with options to extend after eight years. Charges outline 16/8 per EVA for the first 600 EVA and 10/ per EVA thereafter, rising to various rates by kVA, showing projected increases for high consumption and a potential rise to 14/6 per kVA per month for 1500 EVA.
A unclear OCR fragment notes motorists in Forbes rev eat in parking berks within pedestrian lines. Police propose for fenders and thin in an offen but details are uncertain.
Ratepayer warns of danger on Camp Street bridge footpath affecting school children during holidays. Near accidents reported as motorists approach from opposite directions and train traffic questioned. Police urged to act before a serious incident occurs.
The schedule lists Ming Lith versus Hi Tides and Dodgera with Marlellan and O W A Maroons as early matchups. The event, labeled as a late Con yout and conjoined with umpire notes, hints at a gym carnival on an oval in Gun iy, involving Berean Am doy and participants from Parlanes Tester, Cowra, and Condobolin.
A Forbes meeting of dairymen vegetable growers and pig farmers heard calls to back a local cannery project. Mr Baker, cannery managing director, outlined plans for a year round operation requiring beets onions and other produce. The meeting backed Baker’s initiatives and expressed appreciation for his assistance to growers.
Applications have been reviewed for a £4000 Forbes loan to fund Nelson Park improvements. The plan aims to enhance amenities and attractiveness, with local support and expected impacts on the park’s prestige.
Britain presses for a three power peace conference as Churchill calls for a solution to Egyptian demands for immediate British withdrawal from the Suez Canal area. House of Commons reveals acts of violence against British troops and installations. four destroyers and Royal Marines depart from Malta for Egypt amid diplomatic mood of possible compromise.
The Parkes Licensing Board reviewed an application by Tyeheys Pty. Ltd for verandah removals at the Cambridge Hotel under a July 23 1846 council order. The board stressed public interest and cooperated with Local Government while noting planning lies with the council and hotel supervision with the Licensing Board. The judgment praised the Town Clerk’s reasonable stance amid efforts to improve town streets.
The Forbes gasholder is prepared for use after welding sealing of leaks and safety upgrades. Wheels and channels were replaced, insurance seals added, and safety flanges installed to prevent past failures. Repairs include coke heaters warming, planned supervision by Mr Walsh from NMJ Hurst & Co, and a move to gas making with higher retort temperatures.
A working-bee on Wellmes opened the interior of the Co op in Templar Street. Shelving has been fitted and a lorry bag of produce was delivered yesterday. The shop opened for business this morning and will offer a full range of green groceries daily except Sunday.
The first electric pump, owned by A. M. Harcombe, of River View, on the Carrawobitty Settlements, was started on Wednesday. Barcomabe plans irrigation for his dairy farm using water from the river.
From Our Point of View laments the Lachlan Valley Development League’s failing aim to foster closer settlement and higher food output. Waugoola Shire Con dodin Municipality pull out Parkes shows little interest Forbes branch may endure. The cannery and Sydney markets opening were notable gains. The piece urges re orienting toward a Lachlan Land Settlement League to boost production and preserve the land.
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