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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Oct 03, 1947

Page

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CWA Conference Delegates Meet at Forbes

Delegates and visitors attended the eighteenth annual CWA conference in Forbes Town Hall with Mrs O J Bell chairing. The gathering heard reports on education for outback children and support for the Younger Set led by Miss Peggy Martin as provisional president, highlighting growth and community welfare efforts.

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World Problems and Despair From a Spiritually Frank View

A fragmented opinion piece reflects on global distress and morale in the shadow of war. It cites drift in world order, the promise of unity, and the hope that deeper ethics may guide nations toward solution. The piece references a Russian UN delegate and pressures facing America.

Wisdown America United Nation

Britain’s Battle for Readership and National Prosperity

A fragmented account speaks of Britain’s past struggles with hate and division and flags a revival of national unity through reading. It claims a revived collective purpose led by a steadfast people who value literacy as a path to future prosperity and global standing.

Tela Britain Imen Pitino Hericgies Leapaark Ellen Biricuih Elvirweder Vance Choe

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Conference opened with welcome by Miss Penry Martin and Dr J Rodgers. Delegates from the Philippines and Parkes attended. resolutions from branches were discussed for future advancement of the Young Set movement.

Brooker Emill Pttiines Elin Phe Penry Martin J. Rodgers Jemalong Shire Forbes Rodgers W. L Bassett Parkes Advocate Ole

Taxi driver killed at level crossing on retirement eve

Daniel Pritchard Alting a 71 year old taxi driver from Parkes was killed when the Glen Innes mall train struck his taxi at a level crossing. He was to wed that day and was traveling with a passenger to her home. He was a relative of John Reynolds of Forbes.

Armidale Daniel Pritchard Alting Glen Innes Mall Parkes John Reynolds Forbeu

Registration of Dogs Counts and Deadlines

Registration of dogs judged to be required during the period ended September foor. Owners have one day extra past October 14 before legal action. By September 20 a total of 227 dogs were registered at the CPS office in Forbe. Last year’s total was 453.

Forbe CPS Cuder Bukeng Herkendorf Cape Pete Poe Petthici Mr McMullan Lev Berndyammar Ateneo B. Mweintaah Shire Thiachiar Bf L. Calvert Marones Orar Ararat Melbourne Cilvert Aidan Melwurne Hoyal

Local Commission Awards Tender for 14 Timber Veneer Cottages

The commission approves a tender for 14 timber framed veneer cottages to be built on Clement Regent and Berkley Street. Two two bedroom and one sleeping type homes will be erected with occupancy expected within about two months. previous 12 timber houses in the area nearing completion.

Clement Regent Berkley Street Ofing Ballet Apo

Local School Gardens Hire for Holiday Grounds Care

The Minister for Education Mr Heffron approved hiring a local canal employer to care for and maintain school grounds during the summer recess. Ebuee fry bid reply to the committee for Asiburminin and Dring LAS presented representations on behalf of the local P and C. The minister agreed to retain the employee for four days each week through the holiday period.

Heffron Nevrehed Ebuee Fry Asiburminin Dring Las P and C. Assi Miniater

River closure proposed near Lerlan River weir

Local reports indicate a plan to close the Ler Lan River at Reinks’s Weir between Fenn’s Cro ning Wownhurs Bong and Wyangils Dam. Presbyterian services listed Forbes at 11 a.m. Reverend Parsons to lead.

Mr. Norman Lerlan

Bush Fire Brigades Confer At Forbes

A Forbes shire meeting of Bush Fire Brigades discussed equipment funding and shared purchases through the Shire Council. Proposals included a central power unit, subsidy talks with the State Government, and stricter fire safety measures including spark arresters and controlled burning restrictions.

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Rotary Club Formed in Forbes With Provisional Body

A provisional Rotary Club of Forbes formed with officers named including President Eric Nash and Secretary Bo Benson. Parkes visitors attended, pledging support as they anticipate the charter night when Forbes’ club will be officially chartered.

Speier Tuventiy & Rotary Club Grenfell Cowra Roy Anal Rotary Club Wes Parkes Ftutariana Eric Nash Preddent Bo Benson Blumen McTorill Mathieson Taylor Piron Forbes Digont Boys le Vout Forbes Rotary Club of

Wanted House for Forbes Inspector at Parkes

A dated plea seeks a house to rent or buy for the Forbes Inspectorate in Parkes. Mr Cash, housing shortfall, invites owners to contact P.O. Box 63 Parkes or Mr Machin Hall with any proposal, as the headquarters may relocate to Parkes.

Cash Forbes Inspectorate Belog Parkes Forbes P.O. Box Orodule

Farah Cup Rifle Shoot Decides W Holmes Lead

The Farah cup shoot at 200 and 300 yards concluded with W Holmes winning. W Hasan and D B Collita tied for second. aggregate scores listed for Holmes, Hazelton, Collits, Watson, Crippin, Kershaw, Parahoa, Ping, McKeown, Gallagher, Conridge, Read, Wateon, Jarick, Tyldaley and others.

W. Holmes W. Hasan DB. Collita W. Hazelton D. Collits E. Watson Watson Crippin G. Kershaw le W. Parahoa L Ping Raia W. McKeown Lok J. Gallagher Conridge _ o Wai A. Read R. Wateon H. Jarick L. Wateon OM B. Muir L. Crowther Tzh Wyatt J. Jarick Ea G Tyldaley

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