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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 24, 1944
Page
6
An Australian fragment describes an Aboriginal corrobbaree and a Melbourne performance, detailing dance form and weapon props. It contrasts Indigenous expression with white colonial views, labeling the race as backward while implying modern civilization. The piece critiques ethnographic framing and asks about shared cultural roots.
A chaotic report from Eugowrn describes a large fire response near Woodgate to prevent a mountain fire from spreading. Cadets and an ALA AT detachment from Parkes worked with axes and rakes to create a fire break, pull water, clear stubble, and establish a ten yard wide line along the mountain flank. The team faced tough conditions but halted the blaze by nightfall and prepared for further actions at the evening drill.
The Boree Shire council discusses electricity supply options with Cowra Wangoola and Goolagong councils. They consider a 68,000 vale transmission line, diesel power for Coplagany, and pursuing a federal state loan for Canewindra plant, while Wangoola and Corrrnel show reservations.
Eugowra district reports a bush fire that burned structures and fencing, with wind driving flames toward properties. Fire units, aided by volunteers, battled the blaze under difficult climatic conditions. Residents and communities assisted. authorities urged caution as air and ground crews contained hotspots tonight.
In Eugowra and Boree Shire meetings, councillors debated power supply options for the region. Talks covered rural electricity, voltage adequacy, and potential reticulation with Waugoola and Central Tablelands County schemes while considering Grenfell and Goolagang connections and finance.
The weekend bowling gathering honored the Army as players and friends rallied around Womenfolk and Josephine provisions. Words of goodwill and gratitude filled the room for Jim Gereorar and local teams.
The CWA holds its annual meeting with officer elections and stalls. A Christmas hamper event features at the School of Arts noted alongside a list of local orders and community services for December.
A vivid scene of drought and wind sweeping over a farm. Cattle and sheep perish as paddocks dry to parched barren land. The sun burns as the dairy herd weakens and stock lie under desolate trees while long droughts threaten the season.
The monthly CWA meeting at the School of Art on Saturday November 11 drew good attendance with Mrs Firby presiding. Correspondence included a Central Western Group conference report from Orange on October 1. three new branches brought total to 24 and members rose from 84 to Tob. Treasurers report showed £2290/1H donated from branches and Younger State. Next meeting will be the round meeting. stalls open at 2:00 pm. The branch thanks the executive committee for organizing a charity dance and for proceeds to be given to a servicemen support fund.
A reader argues for land nationalization as part of a broader democratic reform. He cautions against personal gain, urges collective agriculture and public responsibility, and links land policy to peace, national defense, and future generations. He notes limited widespread ownership elsewhere and calls for a shift from personal acquisitiveness to communal service.
A terse notice seeks a three ton horse lorry in the HR WH area near Clyde. Names cited include Clements, Hope Vale, and Eucowra, indicating a local transport or purchase request.
Auction results reported from Monday at Homebush include multiple buyers and lots. Burcher and Lake Cowal consignments feature xbred suckers and bred ewes with prices ranging 10/7 to 16/9. Names listed include Mim W. Moock, W.O. Taylor Borcher, Miller, and A J BR McMernars with various stock types and bids recorded.
Authorities warning all individuals removing firewood at the specified site face penalties under local law. The notice identifies the managing entity and cautions against unauthorized harvesting and trespass.
A revived Chamber of Commerce urges all district residents to join and back a broad development program. It seeks electricity, communications, and improved industry and markets to prevent postwar inequality and preserve local identity amid broader state tax burdens.
Visiting optician Mr D J Bono of Grange will visit Eugowra on Monday December 18 in Canowindra in the morning and Eugowra in the afternoon, consulting at Neieh's Central Hotel afternoon only. He will also be in Canowindra the same day morning only. Appointments via Kugowra News agency.
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