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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 23, 1949

Page

2

Australian cattle and sheep counts show rises across regions

Figures indicate in March 31 Australia hosted about 4.170 million sheep, up 46.4 percent from the previous year’s New South Wales total. The dairy herd reached 240,009 cows in milk, and total cattle across Australia in March rose about 10 percent from the prior level.

Roland Wilson Australia New South Wales Losas Mae Joxsen Austraska Miareh

Dehorn Cattle Debate Sparks Rural Safety Discussion

A garbled early 20th century notice discusses dehorning cattle to prevent injuries. It mentions a Western Daily officer J We Dodgenot OMe and Gowre resident Mr Vol Bearre, with unclear details about life risks and departmental follow up.

Larmor Daley J. We Vol Bearre Diovison Davie

Bedgerabong junior farmers celebrate ongoing success and plans

The Bedgerabong junior farmers report outstanding results with recent victories at Cowra and Grenfell style exhibitions. They celebrate continued success, note the club’s activities including dances, meetings, and a working bee for field improvements, and preview plans for the upcoming Grits Up competition and October 22 dance.

Messrs Tey Kellar Pelectiv Rodgers Clen Hodges Deel Uyveianeior Mga

Monthly Meeting Of GRA LIN PLAINS AGRIC BUREAU

The Grawi Lin Plains Agric Bureau held its September meeting at Mr C H L Malcolm's home with President W Hancock presiding. A sympathy message was read for the Anderson family on a brother's death and the group discussed road safety at Forbes Municipal Council streets to aid motorists at Flint and Elgin. A lunch was served by the ladies. Members and guests listed include Kay, Lance, Sly, Sharp, Anderson, Newell, Bright, and others.

Forbes PA George Thornton Cowra Winni Grenir Porby Mvr Bull Hodges C. HL Mal W. Hancock Mire Anderson Brother Mig Forbes Flint Elgin Grenfell Messie cKay K. Hance J WN. Sly B. OM. Sly John Mahle T. Sharp Ecunk McKay Beddie Mm. F. Newell G. Bly W. Mahlon

No Light On Bicycle Fine At Forbes Court

Forbes police fined Norm King for riding a bicycle without lights on Lachlan Street. The case includes court costs and a minor traffic offense handled by local authorities.

King Forbes Rioing Lachlan Street

Austin A125 Shows British Workmanship and Luxury Car

An Advocate reporter test drove the Austin A125 auto, praising British workmanship and high performance. The black seven seat luxury car features Italian matte wood, two roof speakers, indirect interior lighting, an auto jack, and a 4 litre six cylinder engine. It offers ample boot space, refined heating and ventilation, and swift acceleration with top gear reaching 54 mph in a quarter mile. price around £2000, inspection at Hirst Bros.' garage.

Austin Ags Rolls Royce Pirling Brier Hirst Bros

Neptune Myth Becomes Ad Campaign Focus in Local Paper

The Neptunes Company Piy Ltd plans a new series of advertisements featuring Neptune the sea god. The piece recounts myths linking Neptune to horses and racehorse trainers, noting his supposed powers over seas and steeds and his association with horses and ponies.

Neptune Neptunes Company Piy. Ltd Jar- Finge Poseidon Olympus Corm Peowne Cain Bippion

Snowy Hydro Scheme Opens With High Gov Attendances

The opening ceremony for the Snowy River hydroelectric project is set for October 17 at Adaminaby. Governor-General Mr McKell and Prime Minister Mr Chifley are slated to preside, with many MPs and Senators and state government members likely in attendance.

Adamineby McKell Chifley House of Representatives Senate New South Wales Victorian

Drunkard on the Goldfields

A historical sketch follows John Welch a freshman of misfortune driven by poverty and drink. After seeking fortune on the gold fields he squandered wealth on alcohol and battered others. He faced prison for attempted murder and collapsed into a broken life awaiting death.

Wasen California John Welch John Hamise Jorn Perly Bridke Logo Dio

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