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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
1
A large blaze at Angliss and Co Footscray works caused extensive damage. The incident disrupted production and prompted safety checks as workers evacuated. Authorities investigated the fire’s cause while a recovery plan began for resumed operations and inventory protection.
The Forbes local council heard a comprehensive cost statement on the Forbes electricity undertaking since conversion to bull supply. Town Clerk D P Dempsey presented the report and figures to aldermen and NSW Electricity Authority visitors, noting ongoing improvements and the need for supervision and cooperative effort to stabilize operation and costs.
A deputation met with Forbes Council on Thursday night to discuss arrangements. The gathering, held after the association meeting, aimed to address outstanding issues and secure support from key members including Spwonet, Cova Pat, and others. The session followed weeks of planning and involved enduring questions about next steps and responsibilities.
A chaotic OCR fragment mentions NSW fire brigades and a city council discussion on water supply and maintenance. It references authorities, public works, funding, and potential extensions of watering periods, with multiple names and places obscured, signaling a troubled municipal debate on firefighting support and infrastructure.
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