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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1938
Page
3
Australian traveler Leona Deane describes Guy Fawkes Day in London with fog, bus thrills, and native market displays. She recalls Sadler’s Wells performances, a night at the opera, and memories of Corrie Moore and pantomime legends, ending with a bedtime note.
The Premier Mr Stevetia replies to Mr Elliott regarding a proposal to connect the Lachlan River with Wyangool Dam and Wyant Vom in Mesteven. Surveys and designs for a large irrigation scheme are prepared with a diversion at Coolagong and distributaries to Goolagong and Jemeaiong Gun, while a Hills ton to Bootgal Weir plan is shelved amid public objections. A public meeting at Hillaton explained the chief engineer's view, and inquiries into Lake Cargelligo storage continue.
H A Barraclough Ltd Optometrists and Opticians announce a next visit to Porbes NSW at the Van den Berg Hotel on Monday January 16 from 9am to 4 30pm. The firm has conducted regular town visits for over thirty years, represented by Mr A W Webster Stev oma, MLO.
A large gathering from Grenfell banks attended the Rural Bank on Friday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr McMahon who was promoted to the Lake Cargelligo branch of the bank. Mr. Bennett spoke on behalf of the bankers and presented a token of esteem to wish him success in his new posting. McMahon, a popular figure during his Grenfell sojourn, left many friends and will be missed. Jean Hughes of Warranook engaged to Belth Mitton of Vineleigh Grenfell announced. Eight visiting clubs attended the Grenfell Bowling Green as the Mayor opened the 1938 39 season. many guests and ex residents were present to greet the club.
The Acting Federal Deputy Commissioner of Taxation urges lodgment of flour tax returns under the Wheat Industry Assistance Act for stocks on hand as of December 8 1938. Returns must be filed at the Banking Building Elizabeth Street Sydney. Forms with full information available at post offices and the Deputy Commissioner’s office. Further particulars appear in a business column advertisement.
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