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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1942

Page

5

Children’s Court warns youths on night bicycle rides

Adults and young people appeared in the Children’s Court charged with riding bicycles at night without lights. The magistrate discharged the charges on costs but warned severe action if offenses recur. Separate police court fines were issued for riding without lights in Rankin Street and Camp Bi. Two soldiers on leave had charges not pursued due to unknown addresses. Two minors were present in the Children’s Court and ordered to pay costs.

Children's Court Focal Court F.M Donald— Son Fen Reuben Pinta Way Ing Moyele Rankin Stree Reginald Acret Camp Bi Costa Thelp Council Pree Aix Weing Git

Forbes Municipality invites applications for Senior Stenographer Typist

The Forbes Town Clerk invites applications closing Tuesday August 2nd 1643 at 4 p.m. for the Senior Stenographer Typist role. Applicants must hold Leaving Certificate standard and show shorthand and typing speed, knowledge of modern methods, and submit testimonials. Salary is 204/18 per annum.

D. P. Dempsey

CWA International Day Honor for Ching Planned in August

The Forbes branch of the CWA will host International Day on August 25 at 3 p.m. in the Rest Room with an address on Ching by Miss Yannen. Tender notices from the Government Gazette of Ith August call for earthwork tenders in Lang Districts of Cooma Queanbeyan and Tumut with bids due August 21.

Forbes C.W.A Ching Miss Yannen Ith Per Lang Cooma Queanbeyan Tumut H. BL Guest

Wanted for Canteen at Small Arms Factory Forbes

Notice invites female candidates for supervisory and assistant roles at the canteen. Duties include supervising food production and conduct, monitoring operations, serving operatives, and assisting in the canteen staff. Apply in writing to the National Service Office Forbes.

Forbes

Banking Hours And Probate Notice In New South Wales

Banking hours announced effective from Tuesday 8th September 142 with listed banks across New South Wales including Bank of Australasia New South Wales Commercial Bank of Australia and Commonwealth Bank of Australia. In the Supreme Court probate jurisdiction an application will be made within fourteen days to prepare the lost will of Elizabeth May Parker dated January 9 1903 and notices may be served at Lachlan Street Forbes with agents Edoley Bon and Rev G V Bekermann named.

Supreme Court OF New South Wales Elizabeth May Pareer Forbes New South

Ambulance Annual Meeting Notice and Nominations

The Ambulance Annual Meeting is set for September 1 at 8 p.m. at the Ambulance Station. Nominations for the committee must be received by the Returning Officer by 4 p.m. on September 1. A J Wheeler is the superintendent and returning officer. Commonwealth of Australia Munitions Medical Service seeks a nursing sister for Fortes in the Munithon Medical Service. Salary £259 per year plus £4 uniform allowance, paid fort nightly. Apply to The Chief Quarantine Officer in Sydney by 31/0/42.

J. Wheeler Fortes Munithon Customs Hour Sydney

Auction sale of Tallabung property near Forbes

Tenders invited for 3813 acres of farming and grazing land near Forbes 22 miles southwest and Wirringe siding 5 miles away. Improvements include a 7 room homestead, cottage, outbuildings. land largely cleared with 17 paddocks, watered by dams and windmill. Reserve includes retention of men’s quarters. deposit required. inspection advised. Also local church notices and services listed.

Forbes Wirringe Mears, Edward Weaver & Company W. J. Foaher Tallabung Blacksmaith Goa

Gangs Harvest Turnips in District Labour Drive

Two volunteer crews from Meagher and Hughes districts clear turnips under military contract. Meagher’s 37 workers pull 14 bags in three hours. Rankin Street crew completes 9½ bags for railhead. E Powell praises crop quality and estimates yields 12–14 tons per acre. Forbes High School boys add to efforts on Saturday at Mr Gibson’s property.

Mears H. J. Gibeon Meagher Hughes Mr. Gideon Uney Eam Rankin Street Hare Powell E. Powell Bove Forbes

Fall of Krasnodar Raises Threat to Stalingrad Front

London reports indicate the Russian withdrawal from Krasnodar, heightening danger to Black Sea ports while German forces press toward Stalingrad. Fresh German reserves join the attack as Soviet defense falters near the Don bend and along the Kuban river, with counter thrusts reported in one sector.

London Krasnodar Black Gee Stalingrad Green City Fahean Oh Pin Petad Kuban Don Moscow Caucasus Black Sea Moscow Radio Kuban River

V D C Notes On Sunday Military Exercise Near Tichborne

On Sunday last an exercise was held near Tichborne with units from Gunningbland and Bogan Gate. The Forbes unit maintained contact through its signalling section and demonstrated growing field craft proficiency. Next Sunday will feature musketry with full-in time at 0.50 and no weekend night parade.

Tichborne Gunningbland Bogan Gate Forbes W.C.C C.0

No Truth in Rumor On Forbes Train Service Curtailment

J G Taylor and the Forbes Chamber of Commerce wrote to MLA E P Dring claiming an unofficial rumor of train cuts, notably a Sydney to Forbes service. Dring sought Railways Dept clarification and Minister M O Sullivan stated the rumor is without foundation after consulting the Commissioner for Railways.

J. G. Taylor Forbes and District Chamber In Commerce Mir E. P. Dring Forbes Sydney Mr. Dring Te Railway Department Transport M. O'Sullivan Ime Forbes Mall

Dairying expert visits Forbes area for survey and planning

Mr Geddes an Animal 1 instructor from Sydney University visited Forbes with a party of students to inspect dairying potential. He praised local lucerne farming at A S Wheatley and A Daniel properties, noted feeding costs as key, and planned return to assess practices and advise on a butter and milk output plan and possible factory development with the Forbes Co-op Dairy Society.

Forbes Geddes Sydney University Ooemeall Bone Murrayiver T .R. Jones Calla Wheatley Jemalong University Badgery's Creek Mr. Gedden Forbes Co-op Dairy Society

The Battle for Wheat

Letter to the editor discusses wheat pricing and tax distribution. A reader questions whether funds from four tax sources should be included in the 4 per cent push, or counted separately, focusing on the farmer’s net pay rather than collection method.

H. ©. Hiliott Edo Pot

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