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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1949
Page
4
The Grawlin Plains Agricultural Bureau met November 1 at Mr Co Mohn’s home with attendance including Mrs Holligan Nelungiloo Miss Nancy Woakcett. Business was postponed. planning to reconvene January. Miss Peakett presented on home decor and furnishing stressing simple furniture and practical, cozy rooms.
Members of the Yarragong Agricultural Bureau visited Mr. A Percy's Wimmera rye plots on November 1 and were impressed with the work. The cockie tournament group led by Mr. Cannon failed to keep pace at the final meeting, though attendees enjoyed the play reading of The Rest Cure. The gathering, held at Mr J Amor's, included thanks from President Mr Whetcott and recognition for Mr B Acheson’s carving prize.
The Forbes FA and B Association awarded top wheat entries led by Ko Rowland with Wilverlyn of Forbes. Awards were presented to farmers including T L Bray, W Richey and F H Maguire for crops of Ben cubtin and Celebration with scores and notes on disease, lodging, and cultivation practices.
Senator Donald Grant denied Labor Party associations with the Communist Party during remarks in Forbes on Friday. He argued political outcomes in Australia reflect broader party and labor policy dynamics and criticized Communist influence while praising the Labor government's handling of employment and economic conditions.
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