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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1946
Page
1
A robbery at a dry cleaners on Tuesday night saw thieves force the back door, stealing about £14 from the till and office, with Detective Phillips urging business owners to secure cash. Police note gangs have operated in nearby towns, but the loss was not heavier.
International educators at Marburg warn Allied governments that Germany’s education system cannot repair the Hitler era alone. They urge broad German teacher involvement, cite shortages, inadequate facilities, substandard texts, uneven schooling, and wartime broadcast lessons as interim fixes. In U S politics, public opinion shifts from Roosevelt to possible civilian leadership. discussions favor General Marshall or Eisenhower amid factional campaigning, with other generals under consideration.
Stockholm Sweden report notes European countries boost exports of novelties toys and goods to the United States. American buyers returning from Sweden find a surge of manufactured items ready for export as food needs push prices down. Australian traders instructed to reduce prices to pass through tax relief to the public, per Commonwealth Prices Commission order.
Neutral observers note preparations for China’s seventh postponement as Chiang Kai-shek’s Central Government seeks to revise the constitution for about 480 million people. Nearly 2,800 delegates will gather in a grand auditorium for a multi week conference, with costs exceeding CN million for upkeep and travel.
An American university in Florida introduces a new faculty on Interpersonal Good Intercultural Relations to counter extremist ideologies of the Klu Klux Klan. Senior lecturer Dr. W. G. Niederland and Dr. George E. H. Baker lead the program after long study of European fascist movements and social policy.
Sunday School Anniversary drew large attendance as children led several services. Older youths handled choir duties in morning and evening, while four youngsters joined the Cradle Wall, a baby was baptized, and a memorial service followed Remembrance Day. Rev. Athol J Brooks led the Young People’s gathering after 7:30 pm.
A government minister, Mr O Sullivan, will inspect the Bates Bridge crossing in Forbes during a November visit to Portes and Parkes. Citizens and the Forbes Chamber of Commerce pressed for immediate action on replacing the timber bridge with a concrete structure due to dangerous crossing conditions. A deputation from the Chamber, including Dring and council members, will accompany the minister to press for progress and for trucks to supply fat stock sales, with 40–50 trucks available for store sheep sales if needed.
As President I express heartfelt appreciation for the late Mrs E J Cabot who supported the auxiliary for about twelve years. Her steady interest and leadership will be missed and sincere sympathy is extended to her daughter and Mr Prior.
A fragment describes gifting ideas and fragrances with references to face powders and creams. Mention of festive wrapping and a sense of joy in giving appears amid jumbled wording about beauty products and holiday curiosity.
A curious snippet lists a phrase in mixed language order about sharing a product named Charmosan with friends and enjoying a dish or place called Girtary. The exact meaning is unclear due to garbled OCR. No verifiable event or names beyond those terms.
Wyangala Dam's water storage is a record low at 108 000 acre feet, about one third capacity, with outflow 499 cubic feet per second. Engineers warn drought could dry the dam by February 1947, prompting the W C L Commission to restrict pumping for Lachlan landholders to protect irrigation and town supplies. If rains do not come soon pumping hours may be cut further.
Farmers should sow rain sorghums Japanese millet and Sudan grass to protect barley crops and livestock in the Jemelong Irrigation Area. Under irrigation, use light successive irrigations, sow at about 10 seeds per hectare, and adjust drill spacing. Japanese millet and Sudan grass are best sown through the fertilizer box. cereals may be replaced by fodder crops due to drought.
In Forbes Police Court yesterday morning before Mr. W K Earls PM, a petition by A E Sumter Clarke against Amber M L Chambers was heard. The PM granted an order as requested, with a further hearing planned for December, amid remarks by counsel and the judge noting the arrangement in Flint Street.
The Forbes Police Court neared a tense moment yesterday in the case against Frank Toohey charged by the PP Board with failing to destroy rabbits. Proceedings became ex parte as Toohey and his solicitor failed to attend, with witnesses and board members debating adjournment and whether the defendant would plead guilty after earlier withdrawal attempts.
The Forbes Sub Branch of the Australian Legion hosts an Amateur Hour with 22 items including vocal ensembles choirs and instrumental numbers at the Olympic Pool on December 6. The shows feature Marist Brothers College Choir and Boy’s Septet and Porben Inter High School performers with coupon voting. First prize is £19 second prize £5 and a £3 public prize.
Police Recruiting Committee will visit Forbes on December 5 to enlist recruits for the N A W police. Applications will be taken there and examined on the spot if suitable. Fares will be paid to Sydney. Further particulars from Inspector Sewell at the local Police Station.
The notice lists Holy Communion at 4 am, Sung Eucharist at 11:15 am, Sunday School at 3:30 pm, Evensong and Benediction at 11 am, Holy Communion at 3 pm, and Holy Baptism. Published by Forbes Newspaper Co. Piy Ltd at Lachlan Street office.
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