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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 14, 1951
Page
4
Daley's Mews Service reports Homelwd sales yesterday with 10.103 sheep and Ismmba of good trade quality penned. Lambs 18d, hoggets 9d to 1d, ewes 1d per lb plus sitin values. Cattle yarded 2510, bullocks 178 to 138, cows 110 to 118, yearlings and r.ackings. Monday sales noted. obituary of Albert Spencer of Forbes Cassette and Parkes Post editor.
The Acting Minister for Commerce and Agriculture Senator McLeay announced the lifting of the prohibition on the export of shorn wool not purchased at auction in Australia or exported by a grower. The rule aimed to support reserve prices under the Wool Disposals Plan, but wartime stocks have been liquidated and no such prices apply this season.
Sugar Ray Robinson regained the title by defeating A. Turana by technical knockout in the 10th round. Spectators paid over £300,000 to witness the bout, which the referee briefly halted near the end as the contender led before the finish.
The article notes a global and state focus on bulk superphosphate packaging as jute sack supply tightens. It cites New South Wales and Victoria, with authorities seeking alternatives to ration sacks and ensure continued fertilizer distribution despite storage and quota challenges.
A Forbes council session approved moving Leslie Day of Herbert Street to higher ground near Orange Road. The decision followed a building inspector’s recommendation and covered multiple applications for residences and outbuildings in the district, with various structures planned or completed in 1961–1968 and valuations from £60 to £200.
Australian Iron & Steel Ltd Port Kembla seeks workers across trades including cranes drivers shunters general labourers fitters turners bricklayers boilermakers carpenters electrical fitters and electrical mechanics with diesel experience Regular employment with on site accommodation for adults Apply in writing to WANAGER STEELWORKS PORT KEMBLA or in person to the Employment Officer Nelworks main entrance Cringila lokalen.
Smith owner and D Howards list additions to dwelling on Lots 5 and 6 Section 71 Farrand St. Value stated as £197. Mr Press advised council approval with conditions. No 67 to connect to sewer before occupation No 76 must comply with Ordinance No 39. Report adopted.
Forbes prepares for a Sunday open football replay featuring Cars and Dry Cleaners in the Business Houses’ competition. Waverley’s Christian Bros Waverley sides visit Spooner Oval alongside two Forbes matches, as Parammatta’s recent triumphs and local players set the scene for another festival of football.
A roster listing players and reserves appears with team carriers R Dunn K Rawthorne K Rodgers F McGrigor J Brenner J Morris S Downes Conran D Edwards C Jones P Barton R Byrnes and reserves Nell Doyle FR Goodwin A Rousell HR Newton FR Chandler W Harford BR Brenner A Brenner B Hales Ho Smith A Ryan L Brown Bo McKenna Wheeler.
The Town tennis team prepared to defend the Boddulph Cup against Cowra at Forbes led by K Turner Maher and Robins with players Nelson Cannon Can and Maher. missed Johnson McDonald. The Advocate offers complete job printing services.
A fragmented notice discusses cultivation with mixed weeds and green manure to improve soil humus and a Sunday schedule with a morning service led by Rev L Downs. It notes unusual crop practices and concerns about butter stockpiles and disposal, with prices rising on constrained dairy supplies.
The Jubilee Celebranome Committee asks residents aged 21 or over who have lived in the town and district for many years to provide birth dates arrival in the district and any historic event associations. Submissions may be left at the Town Hall with Mr George Gunn or the undersigned Hartcher Programme.
A convoluted report outlines a gathering of fitness officials with mentions of attendees, locations, and ceremonial aspects. It references extended discussions, preparations, and surrounding events tied to a national fitness committee meeting.
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