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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1927
Page
10
The writer argues pedestrians share responsibility for public safety and that driver courtesy should mirror pedestrian caution. He debates hereditary freedom of movement, urges education from youth, and predicts stricter vehicular limits when sidewalks fail.
Advertisement offering liberal discount for cash with home delivery at Sydney prices. Terms of payment by arrangement. For details contact E. Smith Lachlan Street near Globe Hotel.
The Shire of Jemalong issues a fire prohibition under the Fire Act. It bans burning land with arraw stubble herbage wood or inflammable material from October 1 to January 31. It also restricts the sale distribution or use of matches except those used to test a preparation, from October 1 to March 10. Bhire Clerk Forbes Office December 1927.
A public demonstration will be given tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 at the rear of Dunn's Blacksmith's Shop on Dowling Street. Attend to learn about the appliance and have a chance to win a bow by entering the event.
The council notifies landholders under the Local Government Act to remove and prevent noxious plants. Requirements include eradication of declared weeds on badly infested properties, with at least 60 percent clearance yearly and increasing by 19 percent annually, keeping land free of weeds and burning matured growth. Penalties and council action at landowner expense apply for noncompliance. Dated December 25, 1927.
Notion in hersby given Uinder Section 471 Ia ot the Local Goverty Gent Act declares certain plants as noxious. The list includes Centaurea Calettrapa Atgemono Mexicans and other species such as Centaurea So1stiady Ruhiginosa Carthamus Ginuews Nicotiana Glauen Chondriila Juncen. Common names include Star Thistle and Mexican thistle widely noted across the Mediterranea region.
Notice under Section 474 (hh) of the Laval Government Act 1910 as amended that certain plots have been declared noxious and are subject to legal action. Readers are advised to note the accompanying details and comply with the declared measures.
Excursion tickets offer single fare for a return journey by special service from Forbes to Sydney with 4.25 p.m. Saturday departure on December 17. Tickets include a coupon and must be shown within the validity period. return validity is 42 days with restrictions on which trains can be used at intermediate stations. Tickets and information are available from Youmasters, with notes on electrician services and estimates for electrical work.
Fragmented OCR reveals a historical notice mentioning Oranas for twenty years resident, a cottage, dormitory, and new rooms for 1928. Curriculum notes list preparatory courses, chicken, sheep management, and farm-related subjects amid garbled phrases and stray names.
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