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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 21, 1946
Page
4
Readers trade letters on wheat price stabilization and famine relief. Herbert T Biggs argues for feeding the hungry and criticizes self-interest. Herbert Elliott defends stabilisation and warns against reneging on promises. Keith McKenzie supports protecting growers amid tariffs and subsidies.
The letter critiques the Labor Government’s wheat policy arguing promises to farmers to recoup every penny invested in the 14th crop are broken. It questions government trust and adherence to the "just price" provisions, comparing policy shifts to constitutional expectations and urging farmers to resist.
Herbert T Biggs of North Hill Forber writes a lengthy letter debating biblical authority for economic law, arguing supply and demand influence wheat markets during famine, endorsing a legal black market to employ workers, and challenging Mr South on authority and policy.
The Forbes community faces a sad state as the Musten and Dramatic Society plans to raise funds to acquire a piano for visiting musicians. Civic leaders express willingness to host the instrument, urging local support to keep the town aesthetically alive and connected to the arts.
Notices cancel all investigations or actions by personnel related to firewood or trespassing at Wandary missions. Manager announces immediate suspension of enforcement activities pending further guidance.
An 1897 record catalogs cattle and sheep prices and sales in the Forbes Parkes district. It notes fourfold price increases over 30 years and lists numerous breeds, prices, buyers, and sellers, including references to Edwin Evers and local brokers. The fragmentary OCR preserves itemized sale details and family names tied to executors and traders.
Wanted contractors to supply AMO tuna at Baled Straw. Full particulars from A Ison and Co. Forbes Rankin Street.
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