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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 16, 1950
Page
1
The town and municipal councils consider June 7 1950 a bank half holiday with banks and commerce closures. Condobe council seeks proclamation for public holiday within the municipality and schools may close. Jemmingshire Dubbo and Wellington oppose public betting, affecting local areas.
The Town Clerk Mr. Dempsey was instructed to prepare a loan proposal to borrow 14000 for rehabilitating the gasworks. A Sydney deputation seeks possible Departmental assistance under government policy. Council discusses factory equipment additions and purifier outlet scrubber plans, with debate on the coke crusher recommendations and Goodwin’s gas act certificate.
Weather permitting a larger field is anticipated at the F J C meeting in Forbes with 98 horses nominated for the Cup selection. Reg Gann notes several ex Sydney entrants and Parkes Orange and Wage outfits among the hopefuls, Royal Recess favored after a decisive ALP Handicap win, with Clipper and Smooth Action among potential challengers.
Carnival highlight at Triplar Bereet features a mimics contest dubbed balloon bursting. Entrants include Heat 1 M Bolam D Clarke M Bailey MN Tierney D Markland W Spackman Heat 2 N Pitegerald M Hodges B Burt R Rae M Haynes Hush Heat 3 L Nicholson BM Le Brocque B Haire WN Ryan Nicholson J Brith Heat 4 M Pitegerald J Le Brocque Porter E Stanley J Besgrove Cole P Robinson Kelvin Crouch two years old son of Mr and Mrs W Crouch of Garema suffers eye wound after stabbing himself with scissors. admitted to Orange Base Hospital. prognosis uncertain. Also notes gas engineer exam in Sydney May 23 and staff changes including Mr J McDougall. Woods Peppermint Cure ad notes.
The meeting, chaired by Show Governor Mr Hammond and with secretary Mr E R Woods and treasurer Mr W F Robertson present, discussed a £30 rise in prime money for the horse section and introduced new events for men, women, and children. The beef and dairy cattle schedules were updated, with Jersey and Guernsey merged as Channel Island Breed. A special competition for service personnel and first-time prize winners was proposed, and prize money in cattle raised to £50 to offset prior ribbon awards. Three dog championships were added for gun or sporting, deer, and toy dogs, with a three guinea trophy donated for a photography prize. Junior farmer support and travel expenses were approved, with a new prize for best display. Next meeting set for June.
The Premier Mr McGirr announced government support for free tramport on approved country routes for school children. The government already covers part of travel costs and aims to transport country pupils at no charge.
Council defers decision on A J Santos Sydney appointment as town planner consultant. Special meeting planned tonight to finalize selection. Brown letter to mayor discusses conference findings and proposed terms, but details remain unsettled as committee resubmits proposals.
Parkes Rotary and Apex distributed £90 to needy people whose homes were wrecked by the Forbes Hood disaster. Gifts varied by donor. Mr. Stephenson, president of Parkes Rotary, distributed the money with Henry accompanying. Several families faced severe hardship, and donations will aid toward relief. The effort followed raffles and picture nights to raise funds, with praise for the two clubs’ community spirit.
The Municipal Council met last week with the Mayor and Alderman Conridge stating that during a Sydney visit they contacted Mr L Siegler of Ziegler Publications about a proposed Forbes district brochure. They report the matter advanced and plan a Forbes visit to confer with Cornwall. Arrival and lodging arrangements for Mr Ziegler were booked with the council.
The document outlines conditions for a town planner including allowances, expenses, progress payments, and a fee cap of £1500. It specifies that work is to progress per Department of Local Government guidance, with termination rights by the council or Planning Committee. A special Planning Committee meeting is scheduled to discuss Mr Brown's appointment and funding.
Report of a deputation by the Mayor and Town Clerk to Sydney detailing inquiries into water supply and reticulation projects. Discussed pipe materials, concrete versus cast, pumping plant readiness, and potential tenders. Mentioned Berth Hill reservoir extension, advertising the area's advantages, and equipment for shelter works with cost estimates and supplier quotes.
April council notes show no stock impounded that month due to a sick officer. Seven cattle were impounded the previous night and five more the morning after. Planning to patrol nights and mornings, officials consider contacting the PP Board about impounding rights within the municipality and investigate stock routes.
The chair moved that the matter be deferred until a field to night meeting. A delegation then went to Grenfell yesterday to inspect Millicula Minore grader in use by Weedin Shire, with plans for the visit timed for yesterday.
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