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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
6
Directors led by G Laidlaw discuss basic wage issues for staff and inspector authority. Resignations, land leases, fence standards, netting orders, and rabbit reports dominate the agenda with inspections planned for Inglewood and Won gajong areas.
The case against Thomas Hing accused of unlawfully assaulting Napoleon Ampleby at Forbes Hotel was adjourned after defence evidence. Ampleby testified his nose was broken in the street melee. Witnesses from the bar and street described a quarrel with Hing claiming self defence. Hing was committed for trial at the October 12 Quarter Sessions with bail set at £30.
The articles report that assessments on the capacity of holdings were addressed and the sine reports were adopted. The details identify no individuals or organizations beyond general governance terms.
Accounts totaling 35 pounds 4 shillings 7 pence were passed for payment along with prior term accounts of 122 pounds 15 shillings. The Bank of NSW manager was informed that Mrs Laidlaw would sign cheques in the chairman's absence. Movers Law and Strickland moved to confirm the minutes.
The Department of Lawry informed contractors of higher wire netting costs after steel price increases. Quotations include numerous grades and sizes with A and B grade rates in pounds shillings pence, reflecting market volatility.
A brief note describes a simple remedy for coughs and colds using a hot wine cup poured into a tumbler then filled with lemonade. The method is presented as a home remedy with no further details or sources.
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