Flying Doctor Service Reports 1947 48 Mileage and Reach
The Forbes Flying Doctor Service reports 44 000 miles flown in the year ending June 1947 with a regular itinerary of weekly town visits including Ungarie Gookgowl Rankin Springs and Mymagee and calls to homes. The service provides preventive medicine dental facilities and immunization with aircraft cost around £3600 and aims to keep two aircraft in Forbes despite hangar space limits. The fifth year began May 1 1948 and concerns over telephone services in the district were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Bord of Directore Od
Howyom
Flying Doctor
Ungarie
Gookgowl
Rankin Springs
Mymagee
Butcher
Kikoia
Ohety
West Wyalong
Par West Children’s Health Scheme
Lone
Ausralia
Forbes Miumnicipal Council
Aero Club
Tam
Forbes
Nymagee
Dirs
Hamilton Andrippin
Tir. Jones
Dr. Young
Sheep Show and Gymkhana Prep Ahead of Forbes Event
Weather outlook favors a successful Forbes Sheep Show and Gymkhana on September 11 with Merino entries from Orenfell and Condobolin. Horses and Forbes motorcyclists expected to perform. committee members visited Grenfell for sheep shearing insights. Luncheon arrangements by a lively group of ladies and strong poultry entries, ground conditions excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes PA
M. Assoch
Orenfell
Condobolin
Forbes
Grenfell
Parkes Show Sees Weather Damp Attendance Variance
Westerly winds and showers disrupted Parkes carnival crowds with Tuesday and Wednesday forecasts. Yet Wednesday drew a large audience despite rain with winners including A B Cullen-Ward Cumnock grand Shorthorn cow Unie, R W Moulder Condobelia bull, E R Armstrong Gioobang Merino, W A Lambe Peak Hill reserve, and C Henkes Porkes baker's bread. The show continued into racing and trotting events slated for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Cullen-Ward
Cumnock
R. W. Moulder
Condobelia
E.R. Armstrong
Gioobang
W A. Lambe
Peak Hill
C. Henkes
Porkes
Secor
Parkes
Parkes Show Races First Day Results
Yesterday's Parkes Jr show in Cald Weather Florida hosted several events. Milden Handicap winners included Sir Boerrington and TI Tree while Flying Handicap saw Walrwa and Fadia Star placing. Improvers Handicap featured Wrongs and Gilt Note. Coraduery Handicap listed Black Sud and Onyx. Progressive Handicap crowned Morlation with Mr River Well and T Tree as runners up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes Jr
Cald Weathar
Flosadia
Sir Boerrington
TI Tree
Forbes District Hospital Annual Meeting Report Summary
The Eighty seventh annual Forbes District Hospital report notes delayed construction of a new Home due to material shortages, with completion hoped by December. A radiology expansion includes an E-ray plant, technician, and Dr. Roddey. a Life Members roll is planned. A Ladies Auxiliary boosts funds for wards and equipment. Staffing costs rise with higher drug and wage bills while subsidies from federal and state governments offset costs.
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Dra. Ford and Johnson
Hospital Commission
Westham
Jhouse
Bull Men
F. N. Roddey
Forbes
District
Brenner
Rell
Newison
Somal Staf
Dr. Young
Haa
Weather Turns Wintry With Light Showers Across Week
The report notes a return to wintry conditions after mild days, with Sunday and Monday warm, Tuesday bitterly cold with light showers, and Wednesday cold with intermittent showers. Yearly rainfall points by month are listed, totaling 114, with crops in the district making headway despite unsettled conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundsey
Tuteday
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McDade An
Taylor’s
Shearing McCassins
Bestalia
McDade and Taylor's
Letal
GPO
Sydney
Pachoulan
Pricen
Vunderlich
Stainless
Wta-Weat
Australia
Bring Robertson
Germany
London
Foreign Office
Whitehall
Varees
Exmoor
Forbes District Hospital
HK. Ford
L. J. Johnson
J. P. Duno
G. Hamilton
T. R. Jones
P. J. Crippie
CG. J. Press
T. Gale
W. BR. Lougheed
Jones
England
Wanden
Deron Comat
Bi-Monti Gas and Electricity
AER
Erek Forbes Municipal Council
Herbert
Jan
RHEEM
Rheem Electric
The
Ned Choice of Electricum
Trchutets
Meen Wheeleri
E. C. Press
Healing Shop
Meet Strand Theatre
Lux
Ciosetes
Ana Bluth
Father Firefall
Father
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