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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

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Tomato Growers Protest Canners in Price War

The general secretary of the Vegetable Growers Association of N.S.W. Mr 5 T Martyn warned at Forbes Vandenberg Hotel that if a Victorian canner were allowed to import tomato pulp it could end all vegetable growing in Australia for canning. The protest was raised at a Forbes branch meeting on Tuesday night.

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Sydney Meeting Debates Tomato Price Controls

The Sydney gathering debated import restrictions on tomato paste and wholesale pricing. Delegates pressed for unified action to curb price manipulation, arguing regulation changes to permit imports could undermine Australian vegetable growers.

SIR EARLE PAGE PROMOTES FORBES HOSPITAL HOPE

In Forbes on Wednesday Sir Earle Page spoke in support of Liberal-Country candidate Mr. John Howse for Calare, detailing the federal health scheme benefits, urging voters to back Howse for May elections. He touted hospital funding, drug savings, and national health security while criticizing opposition and political obstruction.

Sir Earle Page Forbes John Howse Liberal-Country Party Calare Earle Howse Chsclers Country Party Alan Perry Menzies-Fadden Uber

Homebush Sales Highlight Strong Lamb Prices

At the Homebunh sale yesterday 32 080 sheep and lambs were penned. Grown sheep were firmer, lambs dearer. Cattle yarded 2179 with prime descriptions £1 dearer. Truckings for the week included 240 sheep and 140 cattle wagons.

Moday Dalvety

Farewell to Canon White in Forbes Parish

Canon White retires at seventy after a long priesthood in Forbes parish. He names his successor Rev Cyril Crow, recently from England, who arrives this week with his wife and child. The community gathers, praising his service and looking forward to new leadership as Bedgerabong notes the farewell.

Canon White Cyril Crow Tender England Forbes Fits

Funeral for Parkes rail smash victim draws crowd

A large funeral service was held near Parkes for Jimi Petropoulos killed in a levee crop accident. Relatives from Forbes and Finley attended, including Alan and Harry Petropoulos. The burial occurred in Forbes Cemetery as mourners gathered at the Windsor Hotel prior to the service.

Parkes Lair Jimi Petropoulon Parkes Oy Wonday

Woman, 3 Men Sent to Gaol for Theft at Railway

Four defendants including Filia Wakefield Ernest Thomas Thott Neville Dumey Haddock and Mervyn Deveney faced charges after a theft at Forbes railway station. They admitted stealing clothing valued at £10 and a railway lamp, with two garments later surrendered. All four pleaded guilty to vagrancy. Wakefield Haddock Thomspon and Deveney faced hard labor sentences and a Port Elizabeth court ordered fines and imprisonment in default.

Forbes Court Williossi Alia Coe Forbes Poche Thompson Spring Hill Kelly

Apex Club convention draws visitors from regions to Forbes opening

Visitors from Dubbo Wellington Parkes Bathurst Cowra and Manly gather for the Apex Club convention in Forbes. The program includes sports events a cocktail party dinner and a Town Hall session with Ernest White opening the conference and A W McHibbin adjudicating. District convener Gordon Christie chairs with Hugh McCarron as Australian delegate to the World Council. A sports competition between local clubs is set for Sunday afternoon. Temperature noted as near freezing this morning.

Dubbo Wellington Parkes Bathuret Cowra Manly Apex Club Forbes Uhr Ernest White Gordon Christie Hugh KfeCarron World Council of Young Men's Service Clubs Adire Lh Cerra Wilh Evernine

Woman Hurt in Rail Collision Near Forbes

A rail collision near Parkes injures Mies Mola Mancord and Susan Baldwin. R. Baldwin and Misa Huseck were involved. all received medical attention. The incident follows a visit by Mr and Mrs Hancock as the injured recover.

Min R. Baldwin Misa Huseck Susan Baldwin Mr . H. Hancock Yarraceen Old Grenfell Road Mias Hanes Forbes Intermediate High Behoo

Dry and Hard Winter Ahead in State District

The weeklong cold spell yields no rain yet and forecasts hint at dry conditions. Farmers report delayed plantings awaiting heavy rainfall that failed to materialize, risking germination and crop viability in the district and state.

Woman Fined For Dress Theft At Tenterfield

Vere Ryan of Wirringa Forbes Court faced charges for stealing a dress valued at £10 at Tenterfield. Initially pleaded not guilty, she later changed to guilty, admitting she took the frock to avoid revealing the dry cleaners address. Prosecutor Sere? M Kelly said Ryan, on a train with another woman, had the frock collected by the dry cleaners. Mr MacAndrew fined her 6 with 10 days imprisonment in default and allowed 14 days to pay. The frock was ordered returned to its owner.

Tenterfield Vere Ryan Wirringa Forbes Court Cwrer Florence Callan Kelly Ryan MacAndrew

Objection to New Building Near Dr Vout’s Surgery

Dr L Vout’s opponents, represented by Mase Broderick & Beyloon, object at a meeting to a proposed brick area building by D Clegg on vacant land adjoining Dr Vout’s residence. The mayor and town clerk noted required setbacks. motion to advise Mr Clegg was carried.

Mase Broderick & Beyloon L Vout al. M. Hl. Gunn D. Clegg Chir F. J. Reid Ald Simpasan Ald Brenner Cleer Yout

Empire Day Bonfire Highlights Forbes Scout Week

Forbes Scouts and Cubs stage an Empire Day bonfire on Monday at 7 30 p m inviting all. Scout Week runs across New South Wales May 9 to May 3 with camps visits bonfires and parent evenings. Community service includes collecting comics magnones and other items for a local cause as a Town v Nelson Park match and tea at Tiernan Park courts accompany the event.

Forbes Cubs New South Wales Enera Scoute Uneir James Maces Nelson Park Town Cours Torhaw

Royal Navy Whirlwind Squadron Forms at Portsmouth Sighted

An early 20th century muster shows Anti-Sub helicopters of the Royal Navy near Portsmouth with a unit in the port, likened to Sikorsky power in service, and named Whirlwinds. The squadron formed on monthe.

Royal Mavy‘s Firal Squadron Portsmouth Ue Bowal Sikorsky Sqeedren Monthe

Presbyterian Church Notes Highlight J Sharpe as guest speaker

The Presbyterian notes announce next Sundays address by Miss J Sharpe Field Director of the Youth Department and Honorary Traveling Secretary of the Fellowship Union. An afternoon service at one is planned with Miss Sharpe, and evening service led by Minister HV Barratt. The Fellowship meeting and the minister's class are also noted.

Ens Mies J. Sharpe Our Church Fellowship Union Tela Mias Sharpe Atenero Forbes Tar Barratt Reacher

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