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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1937
Page
1
Do Your Hands say Houseworld. Source advertises medicines from W. ld Comstock Co. Ltd in Sydney. Mentions Dir Marse Indians eat Pilla and price 2/6 per bottle post paid.
Forbes P A and 1 Association forms subcommittee of A J Meagher A F Schwarts G D Bassett and J G Deddie to study erection of a new industrial pavilion replacing the inadequate current structure. The plan favors a guaranteed iron building 43 by 60 feet with concrete surrounds and western end site, with racks but no floor initially. Financing options include bank advance without external donations. a May review to report on progress and financing.
Five candidates answered the ad for secretary of the Forbes PA and EL Association. W D Roberts, acting secretary for nine months and the only returned soldier candidate, was appointed without a ballot. The committee noted legal opinions on the Returned Soldiers' Preference Act but gave no conclusive ruling.
Quotations for a new car for the engineer were presented before Jemalong Shire Council’s meeting, deciding to purchase a 8 Mearrie 96.7 vehicle within a month or five weeks. Representatives from Austin Ford Oldsmobile Vauxhall discussed trading in the council’s old car and allowances. the decision aimed to secure parts for rough roads, with the council’s motion passing.
A playful, fragmented line echoes a gruff exchange about aging machinery. The speaker asserts the engine remains usable despite its age, framing practicality over novelty in a rustic, comic tone.
Jerrong Shire Council approved acquiring a second power unit for roadmaking. Three firms quoted. Waugh, Josephson & Co. won the deal to supply a plant on a one month free trial. Council also selected a tandem drive No. 1 auto patrol tractor at ECC665 plus tax, with provision for a caravan module.
Perth Times mocks Hon H V C Thorry as Defence Minister material and questions who would lead Defence, likening Thorby to a trusted defender while lampooning Cabinet shifts. The piece notes Thorby’s alleged plans and a farmer taxation debate, framing a theatrical clash of officials and powers.
At a Friday meeting the Jemalong Shire Council resolved to reappoint Mr W. M. Ogden as the valuer for the erauing tri. During the itineration Waa.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Purkee Chile and an upcoming Sunday event. Details are unreadable. unable to determine persons or organizations or the exact event.
Headmaster Mr M C Levy proposed a show complex to boost student involvement beyond prizes. A sub committee was set to review with aims to group exhibits, grant non competitive status, and donate prize money to the Federation for an equitable cause. The board postponed final action pending committee report.
The piece cites figures from Federal Treasurer Crisby showing net taxation revenue for the year ending June 30 1957 at 47 22 million pounds after grants, with remissions totaling about 14 million over five years. It notes Curtin praising rising revenue and outlines the 16 year tax wealth distribution between states and the federation, highlighting a federal decline to 4.3 percent and state shares.
A letter from MLA BH D Elfictt informs that the Education Department approves repairs and renovations for a new boys school and domestic science block. Rev BG Mathers of the J and C Association thanks Mr Elliott for his efforts in bringing the minister to Forbes and maintaining agitation on the project.
Forbes marks Anzac Day with a dawn march at 6 45 am from Harold Street to the town hall for a memorial service at 11 am. Rev J H Costello and Rev R A Gibbarg lead the service with Capt Hall reading lessons. Post Office hours on Monday will be 1 pm to 10 pm with no money orders and counter delivery 10 30 am to 1 40 pm.
The frame of the automobile was extensively damaged after a bend caused temporary blindness from sun glare. Mr Haley, driving home, struck a stump with the right front wheel and mudguard. The undercarriage and springing assembly were wrecked and the steering column end dislodged. The damaged vehicle was towed to town on Saturday morning.
The notice lists property owners in Merrivale and nearby areas ordered to remove weed growth. In about 50 cases reinspections found factory mature weeds, with warnings issued that prosecutions would follow if improvements were not made. Names include W Booth and several others, with a plan to complete weed control along the river banks.
Patricia Ellis, a Warner Brothers star, noted as Hollywood beauty with blonde hair and blue eyes. The item lists Charmomonny jars and Chaurmosan face powder products, describing colors and packaging, as part of a period fashion and cosmetics excerpt.
The clerk reported at Semalong Shire Council last Friday that C468/12 in rates had been collected since the previous meeting and the general fund overdraft was now much lower than for a long time. Balances of funds after payments showed General fund debit 909/16/10, Trust fund credit 47/13/6, Loan Rates credit 650/18/8, Local fund credit 541/IVT, Main Roads Tram credit, Roads Loan credit 48/ia/. details reflect ongoing financial activity.
The Pope today met non clerics in open audience for the first time since his illness. Attendees included the prime minister of Australia and Mr Osborne of Britain. The event signals a cautious return to public engagements at the Vatican in a period of recovery.
A visiting squad journeyed from Forbes on Sunday to play friendly bowls. The team defeated by a narrow 11 point margin in the morning and Kilpatrick's outfit won the afternoon session by 9 with Pogarty's rink edging by 1.
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