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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

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Forbes Licensing Court Hears Liquor License Objections

Objections were raised by the police and local hotel licensees to two wine and spirit merchant licenses sought by William J. Farah and Arthur E. Hughes in Forbes. The hearing cited liquor shortages and convenience for residents, with adjournment to Sydney for further hearing on May 22, 1947.

Forbes Licensing Court William J. Farah Arthur E. Hughes Forbes Messrs. A. Holloway D. McCloskey J. Haddy Commercial Royal Sydney Arthur EF. Hughes Hughes Deliveraive Woods Forbes Anet Wihin Bogan Gite Bugowra Melllon Sergt. Glover Mera RB FP Low Marden A. K. McIntosh Jemuling Station Alan Perry Muncorin PJ. O'Connell Bidbury Robert Simmons Bedgerabong Jules F. A. Girot Orange Road L. A. Rout A. V W. Sweeney Windemere W. Betland Sallebury

Boy Burned In Petrol Tin Explosion At Home

A boy suffered severe facial burns when a petrol tin exploded after a match was struck near it at his parents’ home on Saturday night. He was taken to hospital as fire and fumes caused injuries and alarm in the household.

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Fragments From a Distraught Page Incoherent Script

A garbled OCR passage presents fragmented names and phrases. Readable items mention people and places in a chaotic sequence with no clear event or narrative to summarize. The text lacks a coherent story or reportable incident.

Bulk lorries debated priority at Forbes branch meeting

Members discussed whether bulk lorries should have unloading priority amid grain shortages. They urged Grain Elevators managers to clarify rights, while calls were made for dual weigh bridges and authorities’ guidance on bulk cartage and queue position.

Forbes Farid 8 Stat Muller Gilos E Field Halled G. A. Grinth Portes Torres Jack Cannon Goreme Cannon Nya Megury Diller G. Allison

Pacific Earthquake Report Notes Two Violent Quakes

A report from Riverview Observatory notes two violent earthquakes recorded in the Pacific. The center of disturbance is described as near an island northeast of New England, with similar recordings noted elsewhere.

America University Pacific Pather O'Connell Riverview Observatory New England

Briton Pilots For All: Towne Scholarships Fund Flying Training

The mayor of a South Coast town and a Southeast Flying Club member have funded scholarships enabling children to learn to fly. The photograph shows young cadets receiving Tiger Moth instruction despite recent snow.

Bors Certs Mauris Britains Seatheast Flying Club

Food for Britain campaign aids meat donations drive

Forbes F. & S. Association backs the Food for Britain appeal urging members to donate stock or earmark consignments to treatment works. Donors would weight and grade meat to ensure it reaches Great Britain, avoiding the city black market. A circular to members and a public appeal were proposed to maximise exports while limiting local diversion.

Farmers and Settlers’ Association United Kingdom Britain Great Britain

Debate on Meat Donation and Australia Day Plea

Proceedings show Mr Field and others pushing a WW II era meat donation for Britain. Motions to urge the Federal Government to declare a meatless day in Australia were debated and carried with support from Mr Allison and Mr Miller, despite objections about terms and broader associations.

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