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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
1
The Parkes Glove Factory faces possible closure after losses and labor tensions. Workers fear layoffs as reported production cuts and supplier issues ripple through the plant, threatening continued operation.
A large meeting of Grawlin Plains and Mulgandry associations and the district farm body resolved to ration silo space for the coming harvest. 60 plus growers attended as delegates debated quotas and urged government sanction and a deputation to the Agriculture Minister to secure general space allotments across silos in the Shire.
A piece urging stronger adult education and leadership training across nations. It cites Britain’s plan for national adult education, doubling New York Metropolitan enrolment, and millions starting college worldwide. It emphasizes reform via informed public oversight and broad access to education.
Forbes Municipal Council admits funds are depleted and cannot cover urgent footpath repairs. To maintain a clean appearance praised by visitors, residents are asked to cut and destroy weeds along footpaths directly in front of their homes.
Manager W H B Smith at Forbes Olympic Pool starts the yearly cleaning with a silot crew and plans to refill with 2000 gallons later in the week. After chlorination and favorable weather the pool will reopen, with efforts to restore a clear bottom and sparkling surroundings. Local notes mention findings during cleaning and preparations for the final turnover.
A fragmentary article discusses housing policy and delays in Australia. It cites Forbes and the Commonwealth, noting homelessness and the need for new homes in NSW. It mentions the Commission and government responsibility, urging timely action and unity to end hardship. The piece critiques officials for slow progress and calls for decisive reform.
The gathering at the Qrawlin alles site dispersed around 4 30 p m as attendees left the scene and the event concluded. The report lists Hicerme and each person shown there as present.
Daroobalgie freeing works processed 11 625 sheep and lambs under weight and grade for the Food for Britain appeal despite a 10 000 mark. Condobolin appeal moved 2001 head forward with consignments of 227 170 ewes 36.1 190 lambs and 15 even, average price 2/ per head. A lamb lot from M G H Griffith averaged 4103 per head.
At Forbes Court House yesterday morning Mrs seams Markwell of Mongrose Forbes and Mr Arthur Joseph Watts of Forbes were sworn in as Justices of the Peace. His Honor Shortland administered the oath.
An amended tender was requested for ground improvements at Thuy Parte Baye Primary School. The project seeks clearer specifications and timelines as the tendering process continues under the supervision of the education department and municipal authorities.
Sphe Forbes Markit Brothers College announces postponement of the annual meet due to weather. A commemorative event at the Cultural Western Extension Courtyard is planned to be held at Parkes High on October 25 with about 200 people expected.
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