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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 22, 1951
Page
1
The Jemalong Shire Council, effective from April 1, approved a rise in electricity charges after a detailed report by Dr. Cutcliffe and the electricity committee. The plan cites escalating costs, transformer losses, and a subsidy policy, aiming to set new rates with future reviews as conditions improve.
The document outlines blackout triads with times such as 10 a.m. and 7.6 o, including entries like 12.38 p.m. and 1.38 p.m. It presents a sequence of coded times and acronyms without clear narrative context.
At Forbes Police Court two defendants faced remand on stealing charges. Elwyn Hugo was asked to appear before Sessions Court for alleged theft of a coil of wire netting on September 4, 1900. William Francia Riddell faced two charges of breaking and entering Georges Parsons Moteroom on May 6 and May 3, 1881, stealing bales of corn smok and corn locks valued at £150 and £50 respectively. Norman Bankmore enlisted for police ball in a town store break-in case involving carnamecke and two bales of carnamecke.
Mr and Mrs Keith Thomas living near Forbes reported a break in during a local pole match journey. Thieves forced a window to enter and took about £100 worth of items including clothing and tyres. Police are investigating the incident.
The Forbes branch of the Head Safety Council praised Field Officer Mor W. Plate for advancing branch activities without parent body aid. He visited Sanday town, discussed road safety with locals, and planned meetings with aldermen, Shire members, and Rotary.
The president Dr Cuteliffe approves the allocation of flood relief materials including 800 cases of items, 42 wetting equipment, 430 galvanised wire coils, 305 barbed wire coils, fuel tanks and chain netting. Four distribution houses will receive the items to aid applicants listed in the October flood schedule.
Nomination chaos at Jubilee Celebration Committee contest with seven entries. Wilma MacMillian leads as Town Band enters the scene alongside rival candidates Mila Johnson Jean Beagrave Margaret Genge Dawn Markwort and Mina Margaret.
Mr Bul Heffernan, a spear fishing enthusiast, visited Forbes in a notable stay. He now runs a spear fishing equipment factory at The Entrance, claiming strong global orders and potential immediate business of £20,000 if materials and labor were available. Heffernan notes recent Australian spear gun wins and recalls landing large sharks, describing the sport as exciting yet dangerous.
IHE Forbes Polo Club hosted a two day tournament at the Showground with ideal conditions. Notable Narromine versus Forbes for the Bullivant Cup produced a visiting win and a new home, while Wandary Polo Pony Cup winner Mr. T. L. Bray showcased his string. Cudal’s Droubalgie Cup victory highlighted the grade event amid efficient organization and strong crowds.
Weekend weather notes show Forbes faring poorly compared with nearby areas as rain fell across the region. The report records a drop in local conditions with scattered showers and cooler temperatures, affecting outdoor plans and early forecasts.
Crowd gathers around the falls as ladies advise players, choosing outfits from green and brown patterns. Several jockey and riding themes appear, with coats, skirts, and accessories described amid the polo setting and crowd energy.
The French rugby league team arrived in Sybory last Saturday. They will open their tour at Canberra against a Monaro Division side and then play at New Castle next Saturday. For Forbes on Wednesday next week, arrangements are progressing, weather deemed the main obstacle to a record Furby League match. The Municipal Council is ensuring the ground is in prime condition, surpassing even last season’s English visit when weather forced abandonment. Group XI secretary Jack Hartcher appeals for French interpreters, aiming to place a French speaker in every tour car to explain local productivity and sites to non English speakers. Four volunteers have come forward. others are needed. A civic reception is planned with pre translated speeches and copies for visiting players. A dance at night will feature Jubilee queen finalists and the French guests in the opening dance after the presentation.
Geo Chambers former miner and Bridge Street gatekeeper confirms the tale of a hot gold discovery at Forbes behind the Commercial Hotel. The claim faced whispered doubt about an alluvial “salted” claim, but payable gold was later traced by German Harry and others.
Taxation officers Arremgemesis are scheduled to visit Pertes from mid July 1851 to August 161 arriving July 30 1861. They intend to meet as many residents as possible in Ferbes eeurvewinding district.
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