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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
1
A court report details an August 2 offense in Lachlan Street with a defendant in custody. The case advances to the next court sitting on August 2, with the respondent remanded in custody.
Reports say Allies will accept Hirohito's surrender terms if he follows occupying force directives, with Potsdam conditions debated. News expected by 2 PM EST. delays possible for Emperor’s signature. Tributes and holiday observances planned in Canberra and other capitals pending announcement.
Bad weather forces postponement of Forbes Buffalo Lodge waltzing championship at Town Hall. Two couples remain in the event with a prize of £4.
The Farmers and Graziers Co operative Grain Insurance and Agency Co Ltd submitted its first regular catalogue for the 1945/46 season on August 14. The total of 4502 bales plus bags came from the Far West Mid West and North West with strong dust heavy wool. Prices reached 20d for edge and other fleece lines sold mainly 10d to 18d with various growers named Morrison Garsh Sims and Co and W J Doran among others reporting results across Bourke Narre etc.
A late night council session covers sewer repairs on Henfree Street, waterworks operations, and electrical engine parts. Reports note gas plant benches, ambulance station demands, and a plan to reallocate or replace aging equipment and trucks amid ongoing service concerns and missing staff.
Readable fragments show Wingicombe Carter Drand listing wool prices including Forbes and Nicolas. Names like Oeil Forbes Thornton and Mild appear with 14kd pieces and broken lots.
Alderman Smith reports denominations favor forming a Cemetery Trust to fund a new boundary fence at Forbes. The council invites religious representatives to discuss subscrip tions and appoints committees to raise and oversee funds, including a £1000 general rate levy if approved, with depot sanitation and salvage tasks to be organized before a final decision.
A special report to the Municipal Council discusses whether the salvage depot should continue. Health inspector Mr Press and local controller Mr Wilkins present the inquiry and refer the matter to the appropriate committees for decision.
A report to the Municipal Council by D Campbell, electrical engineer, notes probationary apprentices Jones and Raid have only one month under supervision. He recommends making available all remunerations for their advancement and assessing their behavior and application before any further action.
The Municipal Council approved a report to close two lanes in Lachlan and Rankin Streets. The Lachlan Street lane is 12 ft deep and 12 ft wide while the Rankin Street lane is 20 ft wide and 12 ft deep. Public access would be retained via a spur from the Metro Hotel to Lilie Court Street.
The passage urges using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to combat constipation and dullness. It claims the pills are plant based, improve digestion and liver function, and prevent headaches and colds by maintaining regularity. The tone mirrors old fashioned home remedies.
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