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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1951
Page
1
The piece critiques local discourse on flood dangers and city water policy. It notes public apathy, limited reader response to inquiries, and calls for concrete action. It discusses dam levels, rain impact, and potential flooding in towns like Bedgeraboog and Jemalong, urging practical steps over talk.
A report from New South Wales discusses bulk handling and on farm storage of wheat. Cereal specialist George Nicholson of the Department of Agriculture notes bulk handling trends while Mr Speholwon tours the Cummock district and describes a bulk sling and lorry system. Harvesting and handling tasks are to be completed in a timely manner.
A ballot for the Porbes and P. Board vacancy follows the resignation of Dir. M. C. Fowler of Goolagong. Two candidates are named: D. B. Shannon of Happy Valley Grenfell and Doug Wythe of Dundee Pay. The election to fill the vacancy was paused pending nomination.
The Forbes meeting at Goolagong attracted a strong crowd as Wo Molloy prevailed in the Maiden Handicap aboard Prim Boy. Other winners included Broadway Less and The Silent Nell, with Warne in heavy contention behind. The meeting's ballot closes Friday October 12.
A car carrying Pat Ford and several men overturned near Forbes on Saturday afternoon after leaving a fight event. Ford sustained a bruised left hand. others escaped with minor injuries as the vehicle burned near the scene. Avery McDonald aided Ford and others. investigation into the crash continued.
An erratic OCR fragment records a debate over stock selling in trucking yards. It notes Alderman Marteber proposing action to protect council rights and to present the issue to a hallway commission. The text shows unclear terms and potential motions about preventing yarding misuse.
The Town Planner and council engineers discussed developing North Pit and Quarry Hill areas on Furnell Street and surrounding sites. Plans noted private church property, projected theatre and hall buildings, and possible commercial use, with emphasis on prioritizing non flooded zones.
Britain’s Parliament growth featured in a traveling exhibition titled Parliament Past and Present. A shell or box exhibit showcases models, pictures, carvings, and documents outlining the development of Barnlamint and its workings. The Sovereign section depicts King Charles demanding the surrender of five members.
At Porbes Police Court on Thursday before Mr A G Cobley Reginald Bullock faced charges for riding a bicycle at night without a light. He was fined £1 and court costs. A second charge of driving in a negligent manner was withdrawn by the police prosecutor. Eric W Kent pleaded guilty to driving a car without a license and was fined £1 plus court costs.
The Forbes Co operative Dairy Society reports a profit of £3548 15 3 for the year and approves a 74 percent dividend to shareholders and a £2553 14 3 distribution to suppliers. The balance goes to reserves. £1200 is set aside for taxation. Annual meeting at the Butter Factory, chaired by Mr R WH Beddie.
The Dairy Society moved to adopt its report as producers push to pull resources amid political pressure on butter pricing. Directors praised suppliers from Forbestown and noted rising butter and milk sales, with auditors reporting small bad debts and improved reserves. Expansion plans aim to reduce imports and boost local dairy output, while directors’ fees were adjusted.
Speakers at Ltday's meeting questioned milk prices paid by the cooperative. The main object, they posited, should be profit, but the first duty is to supply producers, with payments tied to available margins. Several managers and directors defended current prices, noting season constraints and surplus effects, while some producers complained of uneven pay. The discussion ended without changes.
Council raised fees at the Olympic pool in all categories except children's season tickets. New rates list adults paying season, monthly, and session charges, with children’s rates unchanged per the last Thursday meeting.
Bathurst Headquarters acknowledges a 100 pound donation from Mr D T Herbert of Carrabob lin Bedgerabong for the Diocesan Church of England Children Home War Memorial Appeal. The Young Anglican queen competition raised over 2000 for Anglican causes including the Children’s Homes and Youth Department. A Bathurst Anglican Youth Rally on Sunday November 25 will feature a special train network with Dubbo Cowra and Mudgee arrangements. His Excellency Sir John Monckton will fly from Canberra to Bathurst to view the youth procession and attend the Cathedral service and rally.
The Forbes Town Band holds its annual meeting on October 21 with hoped for large public attendance. Jack Watson appointed acting secretary in place of J Forwell who has been absent six months in Sydney. A social will be held in the O W A room to entertain Band workers. Miss Wilma McMillan candidate in the queen competition is to be honored. John W Snyder Secretary of the Treasury commented on employment focus based on abilities. The meeting closed with appreciation for efforts.
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