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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1947
Page
1
In memory of Morris and family mentioning departed spouses and relatives. The notice honors a late wife and bereaved husband with names of children and siblings, expressing ongoing remembrance and love across years.
Notice announces dissolution of partnership between Charles Donovan Rath and Hedley Francis Rath trading as F Rath and Co at Forbes, with Rath continuing the business. Also notices probate application in Supreme Court of New South Wales for Annie Malloy will, with notices to beneficiaries and creditors.
A report from the Municipal Engineer last night warns that one in four water meters is overdue in Adelaide. The notice suggests ratepayers with outstanding bills will face automatic tagging and possible service charges on their water supply. The warning implants urgency for households to clear arrears before implementation begins in the winter months.
Help wanted advertisement seeking young male applicants for training across all departments in a hardware and grocery store. Energetic, well-presented youths urged to apply at Rankin Street, Forbes.
Eugowra P C Assoc hosts a Maytime Ball at Imperial Theatre Bugowela with Theobald Orchestra. Mr and Mrs Jobe Line attend a refined supper and large crowd enjoys live music and dancing amid a festive atmosphere.
Due to worsening staff shortages at Forbes District Hospital, patient accommodation, visiting hours, and admissions are further reduced with future admissions limited to urgent and accident cases. The report notes strained resources across the facility and impacts on care provision and patient flow.
River property offered for sale featuring 100 acres with two male frontages and 6 towna. Land checked drained for fire and mill on site. House of six rooms, shed, hay shed, electric pump, old engine. Finance arranged on deposit. details from Australian Wool Brokers Forbes branch manager.
Shire of Boree invites applications for a Cadet Engineer Electricals. Applicants must hold Leaving Certificate state age and Leaving pass. Salary £90 15 9 per annum with yearly increments. References enclosed. Beattie, Shire Clerk, Council Chambers, Cudal. 17th April 1947.
Arthur Bassett, aged 48, longtime resident of the Canowindra area, passed away last week. He leaves a large family including son Arthur Bassett Jr and daughter-in-law, with a brother in the Tinamen Bank Porbea and many relatives in the Forbes district. The obituary notes his prominence in the local community and mentions surviving and predeceased kin.
A community concert proceeds toward a building fund with admission set for two pence. The event promotes a local health scheme. attendance and donations are encouraged. A committee meeting is scheduled at the Ambulmnor Station on Tuesday in April at 8.
Four men at sea and our pressrooms tally a week of late nights gathering copy for prevention of delays. Churchill’s idea of few going on and much being done echoes as we urge generosity and note we have done our best despite lean times.
A district education committee considers what the four institutions offer and which are needed. They propose a meeting to gauge public opinion, list targets like agricultural and technical colleges, decentralization, adult education, and transport. Sister Toahey of Sydney is briefly noted for health.
A chaotic OCR shows a call for Britain flood relief donations with wartime tone, urging support for the Flood Relief Fund for Britain. The appeal highlights food preservation, agricultural recovery, and aid to Army Navy Air Force ministries, urging farmers to contribute and bolstering nationwide relief efforts.
A windy night described as steady like a calm indoors, emphasizing consistent light behavior amid a howling gale and contrasting stillness.
The Catholic gala ball promises to be the season’s event with Mew T Currey directing a prepared supper and WHUny workers. Debutantes from Forbes are featured with training by Meadwines II Davia and Walker. Secretaries Monra Walker and RL Gag ain push to match 1940’s success as preparations continue for Forbes Town Hall Tuesday.
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