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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 03, 1946
Page
4
A fragmented report notes a pig sale held November 29 with about 1100 pigs. Prices show heavy baconers cheaper by 1 to 10 shillings, heavy porkers varying up to 10 shillings dearer, with Backfellars around 140 shillings and related variations across categories.
The department asks councils to refrain from renewing licenses for garage petrol pumps amid planned controls. The notice lists exemptions and dates, noting heavy parkers and related operators may be affected. The directive aims to regulate kerbside fuel outlets and ensure compliance across regions.
Correspondence from officials and citizens covers a five year tar sale plan with 4d per gallon and 1d repurchase after refining, fuel for road material, a bid for Bailey meter recorder for sewerage, and assorted rates and planning items. Council also schedules a town planning briefing and extends a December meeting to finalize business.
Keen to continue the effort the knitting circle reports urgent need for clean blankets and wool to send es to England for cold European winters. Mrs Broadbent notes many Indian volunteers helped make over 100 rugs and blankets, with letters of overseas appreciation. Materials can be left at Bandon Street for collection and distribution through Guides depots to England.
The RSL monthly gathering considered Legacy House funding and changed future meeting dates to Friday. New members joined, and discussions touched on war memorials, anti mourning ribbons, and a welcome home party for ex servicemen. A new town Acro Club exists with a membership fee for ex servicemen.
Quotations describe a pole jinker and copper cable shortages for Connell’s electricity extensions. Engineer D Campbell urges use of available polls and equipment, recommending purchase and truck attachments to meet supply needs, with quotes requested from the above company.
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