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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 20, 1952
Page
1
An advocate reviews Lachlan Valley irrigation and dairy potential. He cites 49,479 acres of land, 30,000 gallons of milk daily, and factory figures for Tonugala and Horrocks, highlighting irrigation costs, farm yields, and economic scope.
The river’s water level and flood conditions were reported with multiple measurements and projections. Observations noted a peak around 3Sft and rising levels at 445 Dam with continued high flow and warnings of potential further increases into the coming days.
Local club notes show tennis cup matches and defenses with Mrs Hodder and Miss I. Ait among contenders. Nelson Park hosts games against South Eugowra at Nelson Park and Wongajong at Wongajong with lineups listed and transport details. Prices and stockyard reports from Homebush and Welton Park accompany the day’s social and sporting notices.
Quarter Sessions and District Court adjourned to tomorrow after formal opening by CPS. Mr G A Locke presided with attendance noted. Audpe McKillop referenced in proceedings as part of initial hearing status.
A Saturday rodeo event was abandoned after floodwater ruined the grounds, leaving the surface slick and unsafe. The shows were postponed once and then called off, with proceeds planned for the Warroo Memorial.
A man named Jim Ford backed a truck onto a footpath yesterday morning near Lachiaa Sires, struck the Post Office entrance, and drove away causing damage. Police seek the fleeing motorist as investigations continue.
The report details Mr. Copeland and ABC coverage of Lachlan River flood readings from spillways at Wyangala and other gauges. It notes rising river levels and real anxiety in the valley as residents lacked reliable news to guide action, with calls for better ABC cooperation in the future.
An editorial discussing long range weather forecasting and flood prevention for Lachlan River areas. It cites Advornte plans, Weather Bureau adoption, and international methods praised by authorities, arguing for proactive flood control measures and modern sensors.
A large group of bowlers in white trousers and blazers formed a grand parade to the Cenotaph where wreaths were laid with Golf Tennis and Rifle Club representatives. A two minute silence followed as Mayor Ald. Conridge spoke on the Act of Commemoration. The Diggers Cup went to Candobalin rink led by Bardeg with 33 points, Farle's team placed third with 40 points.
Twelve teams from Forbes, Canowindram Parkes, Trundle and Grenfell compete at Town Club courts for the Diggers Cup. Forbes No 1 led by Greg Cannon faces Parkes No 2 led by Max Ewin in the forthcoming match. Golf events on the links attract many Diggers members in a full day all-ages tournament with results and aggregates noted.
Town Clerk presents a letter about library book purchases and committee authority. Discussion centers on ordering books from the NSW Library Board to £300 and committee purchases to £18, with estimates and funding for the year reviewed as the council weighs limits and timing.
A bold forecast claims the Comet jet airliner will outrun the sun on westbound routes from London to North America. At 434 knots roughly 50 miles per hour faster than current eastbound speeds, travelers would see sunrise in the west under favorable high winds.
All bodies gathered at the Town Hall in the evening for high tea after a Stableford golf event. Winners collected the trophies awarded for the day’s play.
High-lying aircraft cabins use special colours to cope with sky lighting effects at extreme altitudes. Light reflects from cloud tops into windows, altering perceived color and atmosphere.
Air mail service to Sydney suspended for 38 days to save aviation fuel. Service halted from Monday after the last mail went out as usual on the preceding schedule of Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays.
Boys and girls teams from Forbes Parkes Grenfell and Dubbo competed at Forbes with several players named for Country Week to begin June 10. Alan Dawes Judy Peters Marie Breen and Ruth Wu Po named among players with Merle Bice and Ethel Harris in the lineup. Mr W McMillan to accompany as manageress. Annual meeting of Far West Zone Hockey Association held in Forbes with M Townsend elected president and W McMillan secretary.
Bruce Treanor of Porbes triumphed at Grenfell on Sunday to claim the Central Western clay pigeon title. He posted a tally of 29breaks, a score reached only three times before for the trophy amid a large inter-town field.
The writer argues that Lachlan cannot become a major food producer while markets depend on urban rail and shipping. They urge drastic decentralization of development, calling for rural areas to be served locally and for railway and supply chains to be restructured to avoid high prices and distant production.
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