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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1947
Page
1
South Australia reader from Paringa writes in to the Ad vie about recent harvests. He claims an outside beetroot weighed 11 pounds 13 ounces with a large circumference and shares a carrot weighing a similar hefty length and girth. He asks if anyone can beat these figures.
Minister for Commerce and Agriculture notes Wheatgrowers Federation will have a chance to express views on stabilisation before a state federal ministerial meeting. Prime objective is implementing wheat stabilization with plans for a conference among state and federal ministers and relevant organizations to coordinate action ahead of the next harvest.
Eugowra Jockey Club plans show races on Thursday with events including Maiden Handicap Improvers Handicap Progressive Handicap Welter Handicap Eugewin Handicap and more. Portland members of the Shep Anditants Union have decided not to offer themselves for Saturday morning work.
At a Forbesebronch Parent and Citizens Association meeting held last Tuesday, members voted to request the Minister to reserve the Carrawebbiy property and 580 acres for an Agricultural High School. They also asked Mr W J Broadfoot to pursue the appeal in person and offered thanks for his secretary duties.
A letter from Mr Denning of the Department of Public Instruction outlines planned courses in carpentry and joinery and homecraft woodwork at Forbes High School. Approval from the Public Service Board and Treasury is needed for part time teachers and salaries, school accommodation, tools, and a survey of movement equipment and staff before courses begin.
Adrian Quist secured the singles crown with a decisive three set win 6-3 2-0 6-1. The match showcased his early control and finishing power as he claimed the championship.
Forbes PA association committee forwarded a telegram to the Minister for Lands urging an Agricultural High School on local land instead of a delinquent home. Debate centered on using the land for education and farming development, with a later decision to defer until further land and building details are obtained. Randolph Churchill calls for "Atom Bomb for Peace."
The council reports progress on electrical works with new transformers and cable arrivals despite copper and manpower shortages. A foreman electrical mechanic is recommended to supervise current construction plus a larger role for Reading and Allen. Growth at Daroobalyin Meat Works expands demand and 160,000 new consumers joined western line.
The Forbes branch of the F and S Association held a Friday session addressing wheat pools and ministerial statements on pools. Members debated proceeds from the 1846 47 wheat crop and overdrafts, and agreed to press the Minister for clarity. The meeting also covered income tax protests, rail freight criticisms, grasshopper issues, and a note on the Mulberry river region outlook.
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