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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1940
Page
6
The article discusses easy garden plants like dahlias zinnias and climbers, detailing two cultivation methods for ing blooming plants. It covers seed sowing in boxes or direct sowing with thinning, spacing for various varieties and tips on staking feeding pruning and soil preparation, plus seasonal tasks for pot plants baskets and vegetable plots.
A historical catalog lists home garden vegetables and market varieties with supply notes. It includes Watermelon Hawkehurst, Mildew Resistant Rock Melon, Red Cored Chantenay carrots, and Early Wonder beet, with prices in pounds, shillings, and pence and offers six for three pence post free. Postal address in Sydney, Australia.
A 1M shortheed Mackeers tie at Woomeananeee on 1/5 with an average 20/5. Winehoombe hosts Gar Iast Homebush citation. Quartet for prime packs led the main event, while other lamb classes remained subdued and quiet.
Officials led a luncheon with Premier Mr Mair praising water conservation work across New South Wales. He highlighted Royal Murray water rights, Lachlan Valley schemes, and substantial wartime funding while urging rural decentralisation and continued 100 percent war effort support. Local leaders praised the Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission and outlined regional plans for Jemalong, Forbes, and Wyong districts.
A ceremony to open Jemalong Weir and Wyangala Plains water schemes proceeded despite heavy rain. Major Field chaired as Premier spoke, lauding local councils for cooperation and noting the schemes’ role in delivering water to properties beyond. A luncheon followed, and the party returned to Forbes after the event despite the weather.
At Thursday’s municipal meeting health inspector Prema reported deliberate damage at Nelson Park including sewer vents, seats, receptacles, a pink stone, and iron fixtures. With repeated vandalism the council debated demolishing structures rather than replacing them, delaying action to January to allow inspection and further study by aldermen. The Nelson Park Tennis Club reported smashings and theft of stored gear, intensifying calls for public-property protection.
Council notes from Thursday night show attendance with Ald Green absent due to Sydney trip. Watering trees at saleyards discussed amid drought, with a saleyards manager reporting regular watering. overseer of works to report next meeting. Carnivals approved for December 14 and 2 at Borbes District Hospital in Templar Street. Government irrigation funds sought via MLA Mr Elliott. awaiting outcome of a deputation to the Premier. Council to cooperate with NSW LG Association and war veterans certificates center. Postwar loan appeal discussed. Mayor to call a public meeting on a may date. Portes ALP deputation to Premier for unemployment relief approved. Molong Farmers and Settlers to be invited to assist Mount Victoria demonstration.
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