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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 16, 1937

Page

8

Water Plant Report By G Waldron Chairman Engineers

Mr G Waldron reports to aldermen on the municipal electricity works general condition since taking charge. He notes limited inspection time but finds steam plant, feed pumps, bearings, and engines in reasonable order. Repairs planned on foundation bolts, belt drive, condenser tubes, substations, and switchgear to prevent future stoppages and improve maintenance.

G. Waldron Cox Civic Fathers AWDMI Tomery Wistanile Amy Terese Sary Poljiimenta Dowling Brown Streets

Bounty Claims Open for NSW Apple and Pear Exporters

Rural Bank of New South Wales reminds apple and pear growers that bounty claims for exports in the year ended December 1 1926 must be lodged by June 30, 1937. Application forms are available from the Rural Industries Jury, Rural Bank of New South Wales, Box 27M GP Sydney.

Ite Rural Bank of New South Wales Commonwealth Rural Induscites Rural Bank of New South Wales Sydiev

City Deliberates Pumping Costs and Power Source

Aldermen debated reducing pumping expenses by switching from BAS to gas or electricity. A report was urged on comparative costs, as filtration plant installation would raise water charges. It was noted electricity could run dual pump sets with automatic transfer, suggesting a shift to electric pumps for efficiency.

Ald. Meagher Conte Supgest

Forbes municipal meeting notes outline ward actions

The Forbes council recorded missing aldermen at the last meeting and discussed lighting rearrangements by A Breaden, sale of two old steam pumps as scrap, road maintenance near Bogan Road, and a donations request from the Coronation Celebration Committee. A photo loan from the Australian War Memorial was held in abeyance, water works debt consolidation was proposed, and hall use granted to Forbes District Hockey.

Mesra W. J. Green W. H. Hancock A. Breaden J. T. Jay Sydney Australian War Memorial Board of Management King George VI Minyor Ald. Byrnes

Benevolent Society Elects Secretary At Annual Meeting

At the town hall last week the One Forte Benevolent Society re elected Mrs C Miller as secretary for the 20th year of service. Mayor H E Ford presided as eight members attended. The annual report and balance sheet were read and adopted. Officers for the coming year include President Mrs J Peasley and vice presidents Mesdames Heal Edwards and Cousins with Treasurer Mrs F Mitchell.

One Fortes Benevolent Society C. Miller H. E. Ford Miller J. Peasley Muisdames R. Heal H. Edwards Cousins F. Mitchell

Bedgerabong Briefs and Local Notes

A Bedgerabong cricket club meeting decided to hold a dance to raise church funds on Friday in aid of the church. A dance was also planned after a club meeting on Monday. Mrs. Stanley was admitted to hospital last week and remains an inpatient. Mr. Fred Constable was reported unwell on Saturday. well wishers hope for a speedy recovery for both patients.

Bedgerabong Stanley

Reward Offered for Information Leading to Conviction

A £20 reward is offered for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible. The notice seeks tips or sightings that can identify suspects or connected acts. No further details on case or location are provided.

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