CWA Danish Night at Forbes with Danish Folk Song and Flair
A Forbes CWA event showcased Danish culture with final place cards, Danish foods, and performances. Janice Grey and Maur Een Cheney danced folk dances while Mie J. Madden and others sang. Mrs Young spoke on the Copenhagen World Conference and the Danish government dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Janice Grey
Maureen Cheney
Flora
Newton
Mie
J. D. Madden
Frit Beddie
Forbes Cwa
Renmark
G L Young
Copenhagen
Mieyeomar
AUC
Ingrid
Mrs. Young
Mrs Young
Walt Teresting
Denmark
Esgic
Personal Greeting from Consul General to Australian International Day
A letter from Denmark’s Consul General J Hergel to the For bev branch of the CWA offers personal greetings on International Day. He recalls the hospitality shown by Rotarians and the Country Women’s Association and notes Australia’s role in global goodwill despite food disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbev
C.W.A
Denmark
J. Hergel
Mies. Merce
Rotarians
Country Women's Association
Ue Apelia
Australia
Mrs Young Explores Danish Education Tour Highlights
Mrs Young visited Folk High Schools for boys and girls around 13, noting five month sessions and three term structure. She observed gymnasiums showers and twenty viewing machines in one school. OWA secretary Ac Harria thanked her and praised the Denmark visit. Miss J Richardson delivered a lecture comparing Hans Andersen to his famous tale The Ugly Duckling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm. Young
Denmark
Mrs. Young
Jemalong Shire Finances Reported by Deputy Clerk
Jemalong Shire Council met to review finances. The deputy clerk Jopling listed fund balances after expenses: General Fund debit and several credit accounts including Roads Trust Library Special Fund Electricity Trading Fund Electricity Loan No 4 and Loan No 8. He noted rates and interest paid since the last meeting totaling 474.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamalong
Jopling
General Fund
Drunt Fund
Mal Roads Trust
Library
Electricity Trading Fund
Maritime and Marital Manipulations of a Pirate Opera
A comic operatic piece features pirates overwhelmed by a group of beautiful women. Forbes leads as Pirate King with strong baritone in a witty farce staged at Cable Forbes and Willie Avenue, supported by a cast including Mary Devin and Rene Francis in a period stage voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sendance
Romanert
Romaner
Cable Forbes
Willie Avenue
Bolt
Uae
Plice Elersoor
Frederick
Aren Dew
Atrife
Gilbert Witte
Artin
Parkex Metheodin
Forbes
Jesdseny
Deévdaientit
Lhuss Marinl
Maritime
Forbes Artusia
Mary Devin Profucer
Marcie Meo
Bud Quirk
Rene Francis
Norwa Fitzgerac
Air-Conditioned Train Vented In Parliament
Following representations by Mr A J Meagher and Mr Spicer the adjournment of the Legislative Council raised the issue of the air conditioned train service ending at Parkes. Forbes residents on 27 mile journeys from Sydney must change trains at Parkes and endure a further 20 miles by a second service. Officials said the termination was for cleaning and maintenance needs at Parkes requiring housing for workers if Parkes and Forbes trains ceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Meagher
Forbes
Alwr
Sydney
Parkes
Puiley
Werner
Spicer
Railway Department
Deal
Porches Golf Club Members Hold Annual Tournament
The Porches Golf Club held its annual members’ tournament Sunday with excellent course conditions and strong attendance. Winners included Jack Treehurst with 44 Stableford points and W Morrison receiving the Undisclosed Trophy. other top scores featured J Waite On, Ron rhe, and W Hood in various stroke and Stableford events across morning and afternoon flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aga Tournement
Porches Golf Club
Om Sonday
Wie. Cooke
Ronrhe
Stableford
J. Waite
Ab Paints
Davie
Ted Bullock
Morily
Jack Treehurst
Polowr
J . Walsh
W. Hood
J. Tephurnt
W. Mor-rison
Wright
Polrita
Davie Troply
FL Berton
Matt
DD. Doyle
Poli
W. Latur
HK Jones
FE. Jones
In. Weth
Tennis Team Travel Notice for Grenfell and Parkes
On Sunday the three buyue iat group travelled to Weal Wynloow and won their matches. The men's team secured one semi final place in Kalms-8plers Cup. The Ladies' team was selected to go to Grenfell next Sunday for the Le Hane Cup. Players listed include Messames, Cannon, Le Smith, Collita, Walker, Fowler, Holmes, Thomas, Townsend, Johnson, FP, Melaon (captain). Potential men's trip to Grenfell and Parkes discussed in The Advocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weal Wynloow
Grenfell
Messames
Cannon
le Smith
Collita
Walker
A. Fowler
Holmes
M. Thomas
M. Townsend
Johnson
Melaon
Priday
Parkes
Delightful Band Committee Function Highlights Band Support
Wilma McMillan received an inscribed gold watch as the Forbes Town Band presented new uniforms. Joe Nornberg wore the band’s uniform at the event held during a Queen candidate fundraiser. Band members praised the effort, with Alderman Simpson urging youth involvement in band work. Dancing and refreshments capped the enjoyable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hind
Wilma McMillan
Joe Nornberg
Forbes Town Band
CWA
Fenemittee
Chaike
Atv
Mohn
H. Elliott
Mise McMillan
Face Barton
Miss McMillan
Ulin
Mer
Mer, and Mra J. Hornberg
Ald
Jack Simpson
Chilren
Mears Jack Wats
Joe Hohnberg
Jim Crippin
D. Roper
New Supermarine Jet Claimed Fastest Naval Fighter
The Supermarine 508 tester, built by Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd, is claimed to be the fastest carrier based fighter aircraft in the world. Originating from the same works that produced Schneider Trophy and the Spitfire, this test aircraft aims to set a new speed record for naval fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers-Armatrongs Ltd
Homebush sale shows firmer prime sheep and dearer cattle
Dalgews News Service reports at Homebush yesterday 24450 sheep penned. Prime suckers and gnien sheep firm, grown lambs cheaper. Prime suckers 20d-35d, lamb 11-20d, wethers 1d, ewes 1d higher. Prime light cattle dearer. other primes firm. Small lot prices listed. officials and engineers noted for future activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalgews
Lane Il
Tor
Perth
Pawwith
Veulers
George Weir
Fortes
Mir
Reddoch
Sherthern
C. A. Andersen
Giarrawilla
Mrs ber of the Commercial Hotel departs Forbes for two weeks
Mrs ber of the Commercial Hotel leaves Forbes with plans for a fortnight away. Local notice notes she will be absent for about fourteen days, with neighbors and staff awaiting her return and preparations continuing at the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Ft. Ber
Commercial Hotel
Forbes
Yeesims
Daroobalgie Meatworkers Return to Work on Prestrike Terms
Daroobalgie meatworkers ended a seven day walkout and resumed duties Monday under the same conditions as before the stoppage. The Industry Employees' Union, acting for metropolitan meat sectors, reports about £1020 in lost wages during the strike. Eighty five union members had supported local butchers and camp contracts during the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daroobalgie
Idustry Employees’ Union
Work Ug
For
Shire Council Debates New Irrigation Electricity Tariff
A full council meeting reviewed reports on electricity, franchise issues, and proposed Wirrinyn and North Eugowra line extensions. Discussions covered borrowing limits, cost estimates, and plans to convene a conference at Eugowra to resolve supply and zoning for the period through December 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baree
Purchase
Fugawra North
Goolagong
Eugowra
Toole
E. H. Mattiske
Irrigation Tariff Proposals At Goolagong Council Meet
Council heard about extensions at Goolagong and Back Yamma with poles prepared for lighting and deliveries continuing while a steel cable quote remained outstanding. A revised irrigation charge plan was outlined, detailing demand, interest, maintenance, losses, and energy factors, plus a quarterly disconnection rebate and possible self-funded installations to avoid interest charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McDonald
Goolagong
Yamma
P. Schelling and Sons
PJ. Turner
Local Man In Accident On Iblaywey Road
Gerard Leahy of Forbes was admitted to Bathurst District Hospital after a collision on Bilayne Road near Bathampton. He sustained a fractured jaw in the crash with a motor cyclist who was also taken to hospital in a serious condition. Herold Hurhea of Pad Sydney suffered injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iblaywey Road
Gerard Leahy
Forbes
Bathurst District Hospital
Bilayne Road
Bathampton
Hoa| Otal
Sale
Erin
He & Herold Hurhea
Pad
Sydney
Hockii Wkijtariies
Death of ex Forbes resident Hayward reported in Queensland
The death of ex Forbes resident Mr. Frank Bayword is reported from Queensland where his family lived at Jondowie Bay. Aged about sixty years he left Forbes over 20 years ago, lived at Eulowin then built the Rosedale home on the Orange Road. He leaves a widow and six children, one son killed in New Guinea. In Forbes he was active with the Farmers and Settlers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Prank Bayword
Queensland
Jondowie Bay
Porbes
Eulowin
Baullt
Rosedale
Orange Road
Tembing
New Guinea
Hayward
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W. Angliss & Freezing Works
Jemalong Shire Finances
Witon
Royal College of Scierce
Lomion
Thebs Mma
Homebush
Shire
Eugowra and
Maine
Department of Local Government
Grenfell Municipal Council
Wirrinyn
Cra
Smith
Bhannon
Cutelitte
Amerntioe
Jemalong Haas
Ube
Shannon
Rout
McDonald
Council
Inat
Cornell
I le
Iit
Tout
Dre Smith
Herbert
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