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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
3
Members and guests are invited to attend on Wednesday December as the season opens. Play starts punctually at four, with the official opening at four. Players to send names to the secretary. Austen, president. Booth, honorary secretary.
A local ratepayer and lifelong Shire resident announces candidacy for the forthcoming Shire election. He states knowledge of the district and its needs and pledges to serve in the best interests of all concerned if elected.
Tam w Tam announces candidacy for A riding in the Jemalong Shire election on Saturday December 6. He notes three years as Reeordary of the Orange Branch of the Returned Soldiers League and his roles with Yarrabandal Parmera and Settlers' Association. He pledges active district service and support for reasonable requests to improve the riding and shire, urging voters to exercise their voice on election day.
R R Paddison, a lifelong Porbes resident and property owner, submits his candidacy for Alderman. He pledges to work hard to earn voters’ trust and to focus on the progress of the town as his motto.
A prospective candidate addressing the electors of B Riding pledges strong backing if re elected, stressing familiarity with local needs from years of residence and promising reasonable, sympathetic consideration of country difficulties within council powers.
J Cutcliffe issues notice sealing prior permissions and warning that all percent shooting fishing or other trespassing on Bogabi Gal will be prosecuted. Manager signs the caution.
A local candidate pledges to continue public service in the Jemalong Shire. He notes road improvements over six years, cites financial limits on local government, and asserts the Shire has managed funds well while some rates remain unpaid. He promises a fair and full effort to deliver a “square deal” if returned.
H J Herbert announces a furniture sale on Saturday December 13 starting at 1 p.m. at account MR 4 Tooth Farrand Street Forbes.
A Pind marine accident case reports claims paid totaling over 123 million pounds, with payouts surpassing 53 million pounds. The document notes crop and fencing damage as part of the affected assets and stacks.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission has received an application under Part III of the Walter Act 1912 for a license on the Lachlan River at various sites to prevent inundation of land by floodwaters. The Commission invites public objections or support, due by December 24, addressed to Secretary Lil Bevan, Box 2708C OFG Sydney, with details of any limitations and conditions desired.
A public notice appeals to Forbes Municipality ratepayers urging support for a four year alderman candidate. The message emphasizes past service, dedication to the town, and a request for consideration on December twelfth.
Written applications are invited for the position of Clerk female and Social Writer on the study of Porbes Advocate. Applicants should state age educational standard and experience if any and address communications to Ther
Commonwealth authorities report adequate wool packs for the 1942 43 clips. Growers should notify pack needs and delivery timing while authorities note saved costs from storage and handling. US war-time trade impacts loom as Britain’s fabric exports fall to about half prewar levels.
The notice lists candidates for nine aldermen in Forbes including Cecil Besgrove Thomas Bramley Harry Ford William Green and others with addresses in Forbes. Voting is at the Town Hall Forbes on Saturday December 6 from 8am to 8pm and candidates are grouped on the ballot paper for four incumbents. Postal voting and extended franchise provisions apply to residents on the state roll as of April 18 1941 with declarations required. D P Dempsey is town clerk and returning officer.
Visiting optician Mr D J Bane PIO London will visit Forbes on Thursday December appointments if desired can be made at Hamptons Pharmacy Consulting Rooms Vandenberg Hotel
A reader letter in Forbes critiques Mr Higas and Mr Biggs over poultry policy and egg price effects. It cites Auditor General data showing farm consumption rising from 10 million to 24 million dozen eggs over twelve years, arguing the board’s actions aim to control prices without harming producers.
Australian households increasingly serve wine with meals as a healthful habit. Australian wines are praised for richness and aging mellowness. The Bodega Wine Co. offers select wines from major vineyards, with details and prices on case and gallon lots from 9 Barrack Street, Sydney. Freight paid to rail stations.
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