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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 17, 1945
Page
3
Fragmentary local notices seek candidates and services including a boy drive to school and applications to Ro J Allen and Mrs White. Expressions of thanks accompany tributes to Mrs Riverts and appreciation for hospital care from Dr McLeen and staff.
In January Mr and Mrs Gamble and family bid goodbye to about a decade of local life in Gunningbland district. A large gathering on April 3 paid tribute to Mr and Mrs Gamble for their sincere service as neighbors and friends. The farewell included presentations, a canteen of cutlery, and a leather writing companion, with a supper and music making the event a memorable send-off.
Forbes Pastures Protection Board invites tenders for drain tiling and cleaning of Newell's Deg near Parkes Road. Silt to be deposited on the existing bank. Tenders with £5 deposit due to the secretary by 19 May 1045. Chairman Wheatley notes lowest bid may not be accepted.
An old catalog fragment lists sheep and pig drenches for worm control including carbon tetrachloride quantities, nicotine bluestone blends, and various drenches with prices per bottle. Other items include automatic drenched guns and Weaver’s sheep drenches with unclear packaging notes.
In a Sunday program, residents gathered for the Third Victory Loan broadcast on POE. H E Poon Palmer led chamber of commerce support with Miss Blaine Tickner Burky and Mr Harry Jennings assisting in music. The event drew 136 subscribers, reaching 800 total, as they promoted Britain’s war effort with figures citing planes and guns.
A terse note requests the Advocate to attend to Metre Tyne on behalf of Bankin Phana, specifying day or night availability. The message emphasizes delegation of advocacy duties and personal representation for the client.
Last Thursday the Forbes Municipal Council discussed public works and utilities with Deputy Mayor presiding. Aldermen Webb Smith Martin Comridge Hawking Sones attended, while Gunn Brenner sent apologies. Correspondence covered irrigation league representation, water meters at Forbes Plant, town hall stage repairs, and park and street improvements.
Residents raise complaints about a street light at Little Queen Street and Purrand Lang being out for over a week and trees on Formnd Lane blocking Grenfell Street light. A proposal for tree eradication work and electrical upgrades is discussed, with council awaiting ratification and travel expenses for council representatives deferred to the next meeting. The Rugby League club seeks approval for a levy and budget items to be sent to the council after a revised submission.
Edward Weave and partners reported a strong turnout with about 700 lots penned and a large number of lambs and hoggets. Prices ranged from 10/ to 20/ for prime ewes and wethers with Corriedale and crossbred lines well represented. Local butchers and restockers competed, and overall clearance was good through the sale.
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