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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1951
Page
1
Report on Forbes sheep sale notes insufficient pens for the crowd of vendors and trucks awaiting unloading. Observers warn that repairs and new pens are needed soon to prevent disruption to the market and support town prosperity.
Parkes Municipality decided to cooperate with Mr C K Hoheberg on a report to erode the timetable to run meter service between Forbes and Orange on days trains do not run. The council notes a Railway Department officer approved a daily Sydney Forbes service from November 25.
A year after Forbea and District Band War began with few players and little money, Mrs Crippin led the effort. At a recent annual meeting the chair praised her 36 years of work and honored bandmaster Crippin with a silver tribute for his unpaid guidance. Players are wanted.
A Fort Worth era article outlines Quick Freeze Company planning to establish works in Forbes and Valley area to bolster meat and dairy processing. Officials emphasize start-up flexibility, market reach, and the potential for steady prices and local jobs as the project gains momentum.
Directors discuss a £200,000 shortfall at bourbon Hospital Board meeting. A letter from the Minister of Health is cited as justification for delays, with talks of loan programmes and contractor labour costs. Members debate attracting funds and completing projects, with emphasis on securing available money for improvements.
In a local court on Wednesday and Thursday Judge Mis Honor Joder McKillop remitted the case to proceed with divorce actions. The plaintiff Chu Win Went blade contends adultery and separation followed by allegations of resumed relationships. Details include marriage at Mackeville Methodist Church on February 10 1999 and alleged conduct at Albion Hotel and nearby locations.
Police report a disturbance on Lachlan Street involving a motor cycle rider and a car occupant alleged to have congregated and disturbed the peace on a Sunday. Several were booked and more charges expected later. One man was booked for a noisy vehicle.
The familiar figure in a picture of the W C Richards Trophy for the premier newspaper is Athene goddess of wisdom and protectress of art and handiwork. She remains under the protection of the Forbes Advocate as Art Preservatris to promote art and preserve tradition for another year.
The Forbes Advocate voices strong criticism of the local Hospital Board and Minister for Health over delays and funding for a new or improved Forbes hospital. It cites past missteps, calls for urgency, and warns that voters will judge the board and minister before the upcoming election.
The Forbes Advocate has again won first place in the state beat competition for bi weekly newspapers, awarded at the Country Press Association conference in Sydney. The honor includes a bronze plaque replica and reflects judged work across production, news, and reader interest despite newsprint shortages and space cuts.
Rupert J. Dwight sued Colin M and Wm A Randall in Forbes District Court over a Mack tractor trailer incident on the Orange Bathurst Road on June 30 189. He sought damages for lost earnings after five weeks off the road. Judge McKillop issued a verdict for the full amount.
The second round draw lists Parkes of Forbes facing Greg Jock and Peter Gannon and others in the town tennis evening. Matches follow across Monday to Thursday with teams Racqueteers Blue Birds Buttons and Bows Troubadors Kookahurras Mudlark Jawan Evergreens Girawliio Mustangs Meaghers Hilarks 10 W v Ally Ina Night Owls and more. Also notes a Nelson Park American mixed tournament starting Sunday at 1030 with visitors welcome. Archie McLaurin obituary notice dated October 36th in Melbourne, husband of Molly.
Adjournment occurs as key witness Conroy’s health prompts postponement at Annandale venue. Judge McConroy orders medical certificate pre hearing and allows court to request independent medical examination. Crown and defendants retain examination rights.
A Parkes Methodist Choir with Forbes artists presented Pirates of Penzance to a large Forbes crowd at the Town Hall on Wednesday night. Col Hodson delivered a standout performance in this role, noted as his best to date. A full report will appear in Tuesday’s Ad vocals. space limits today prevent publication.
Dalgety News Service reports Homebush awles on Thursday saw 43 700 sheep yarded with prices 10 to 1d cheaper. Suckers sold to £2 10s, wethers 1d to 1d, hoggets 16d. Prime cattle also discounted. bullocks and steers £27 14s cheaper, other descriptions 2 to 60. Cows and heifers 12s to 14s, yearlings and dealers 1s to 18s per lb. No sales Monday due to butcher’s plenic.
The report notes a spell of unsettled weather during the week with an initial minimum reading near 46 degrees and a daytime maximum around 5 degrees. It states that temperatures rose and the day was warmer yesterday.
Drivers ignore traffic rules at Woods Crossing during lunch hours causing cyclists and pedestrians to edge onto the road. The piece urges immediate police action to install a warning yellow barrier and enforce overtaking restrictions to avert serious or fatal injuries.
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