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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 15, 1946
Page
1
Forbes Municipal Council orders a report on bulk electricity pricing and potential charge cuts. The engineer explains higher voltage from Southern Electricity raises failures in wireless reception, while costs for coal and energy use rise. three monthly readings needed to estimate average energy costs.
Two men, Kenneth L Rowartt 17 and Neville Joseph Motn 1, were injured when a car left a road near Wirringa and hit a tree. They were taken to Forbes District Hospital with facial, head, and arm injuries, lacerations, and shock. Police say they were returning home from a concert at Whertye Hall when the crash occurred.
In a Grenfell court, William Henry Lavers' murder case against Frederick Lincoln McDermott was adjourned to November 7. The hearing was postponed due to the Jubilee celebrations and lack of a suitable date. Police traced the store crime scene along Forbes Grenfel road and found a portion of the body.
The Forbes Domestic Science School, part of Forbes Intermediate High School, begins with Miss Mo Wilton leading a program for girls ages 12 to 17. The facility features a modern kitchen, sewing room, home section, and extensive demonstrations under a full domestic science curriculum.
A Forbes Municipal Council meeting considered the N S W Public School Teachers Federation appeal for a new education deal. Ald Hartcher urged directing efforts to the State Government, noting the Commonwealth would not fund 6 000 000 without State requests. The council agreed to include a suggestion to the McKell Government to seek such funding.
In a drought driven outbreak, residents report three snake incidents in the town. Mo W Harrison of Regent Street, Mrs Boyton, and Mr War ing of Brown Street encountered snakes near fences and work sites. One snake slipped between legs while a worker tried to escape, another was seen at a sewerage depot, and a large snake was killed on a neighbor’s property.
A special Forbes teachers branch meeting to address threats of eviction from homes held by public servants. Members call for legal aid, amended housing law, and united representation to protect officers relocating to country towns and facing housing shortages. The federation plans state wide support and government representations.
At Forbes Municipal Council a wartime canteen issue at the Olympic pool led to a decision on refreshment rights. A letter from C T Woods offering 200 for the season prompted council debate and an amendment to accept the offer, with the Mayor using his casting vote to carry the motion. The chosen contractor is a returned soldier with his family at Fortes.
Steady rain and NW winds affect Forbes with intermittent showers around 7 AM and again after noon. Light rain persisted toward luncheon, slowing registration progress and raising concerns about wheat and grasshopper egg hatching amid warm conditions.
The Director General of Civil Aviation informed Forbes Municipal Council that an inter-departmental committee will advise on new route selection and allocation and on air service issues. Council representations regarding Clifton's Western Airways Ltd Porch es will be considered by the committee.
Mr Howse was declared winner at Lye Grange Court House amid a hard fought campaign. Mr Breen congratulated Howse and praised officials while noting regret at not enough votes for his side. Final figures show Howse with a clear majority and Breen receiving a small share of preferences amid service votes pending.
Health inspector Mr J Press reported last year several children contracted infantile paralysis in Forbes. Children ranged in ages and needed ongoing treatment. Sister MaIlines from the Par West Children's Health Scheme assisted in locating families and arranging care with local doctors and possible transfer to Far West Scheme facilities for further treatment.
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