Bedgerabong Bus Route Raises Bridge and Student Pickup Issues
The Bedgerabong bus run to Forbes and Bedgerabong schools involves long detours on the south side of the river via Jemalong Weir, crossing at Stronop's, and walking routes for 17 to 34 students daily. Advocates seek a bridge over the river at Bruny’s to avoid extra travel, reduce student hardship, and lower costs, pressing authorities for a direct route change rather than a new bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack McDougall
F. Bowman
Bedgerabong
Forbes
Jemalong Weir
Munpershor J
Stronop's
Bedgerabong School
Jematong
Fortes
Abe
Btrapey
Sheep Show and Gymkhana Draws Big Attendance
Forbes P. A. H. Association held its annual sheep show and gymkhana on the showground amid ideal weather after recent rains. About 2000 people attended, paying £207 7s 2d in admission and car charges. Prize money was under £100, with other revenue sources, ensuring a good profit. Winners included Miss Pride Robbi and Lady riders, with various trotting and racing events and a young audience enjoying rides and foot races.
Arbitration Court Sets 40 Hour Week Standard Melbourne
In the Arbitration Court a unanimous three-judge decision establishes a 40 hour work week with overtime allowed for hours over 40 from the first January 1948 pay period. Employers may require overtime at overtime rates and overtime limits are not banned. Judges will determine hour totals per industry. Also noted are Queensland rains and stock feed prospects, and a search continues for the last Percival plane wreckage in the Alps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Arbitration Court
Alfair
Queensland
Kes Tauienh Te Sheaang
Vics
Britain's Food Plight and Australia's Food Help
A critique contrasts Britain's shrinking food supplies with Australia's relative plenty after the war. It argues Britain must expand primary production, maintain cottage industry, and accept some dietary concessions while Australia could bolster exports to aid the empire. The piece calls for bold government action to restore supplies and support workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Berida
Cam
Japan
Australia
Australians call for referendum on major policy shift
The Voice of the People condemns the proposed deal and warns it could threaten Australians freedom of initiative and speech. It notes wars to end dictatorship and urges that major steps be put to a public referendum rather than imposed by leaders or economic arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chifley
Avevie Aibmisston
Tee Ton
Whifley
Gonas
Economie
Argunente
Forbes Council Criticised in Local Library Debate
To the Editor letters dispute the selection process for a Leaving Certificate library position. Florence Chalumenute protests the appraisal, arguing the chosen candidate offers greater value, while critics claim partiality and lack of guidance by the Library Sub-Committee and question the Joxtarong Bhire Council’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Tie Digeldet
Ube
Wppol
Peiple
Mini
Florence
Joxtarong Bhire Council
Ube Council
Unlucky Saturday Injuries Strike Gole Family
A Porches couple report two children treated by District Ambulance after an accident on Cpentell Street. Leste Gole, under 12, and sister Jones, aged five, were taken to hospital with chest and head injuries. Another incident later injured W Dorner’s hand on a belt. Both children and Dorner received initial care and transport home after hospital visits.
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Gole
Cpentell Street
Porches
Leste
Nout
Jones
Co Wtvo
Dietrict
Bo Dibs
Soret
Senlda
Art
Ambulante
W. Dorner
Bowlltur Aimeit Tite Fehieg
Lee
Skbuinday
Fie
Amsulance
Forbes Show Sells Sucker Lambs At High Prices
Show Sheep Sale reports a strong turnout at the Forbes event with high prices. Judges faced a tough task awarding top suckers while firms like Smith Brown and Webb and Son led bidding. Prices realized included champion export suckers around 46s and various top pens selling well across the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Garnsey
Senr. Pty, Ltd
Forbes
Measra Smith Brow
FP. L
Werul
T. J Webb
Smith Bros
Eucker
Smith
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Forbes Council
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Munygarra Pty, Ltd
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