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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
9
Ten pound reward offered for information leading to conviction of any person stealing wheat or material from Red Bend or Porches wheat stacking depots. Information given will be treated with strict confidence.
Portion of a 19th century Australian gazette page notes Benzoin Balm sold at 3d per bottle by Knapten’s Pharmacy. It lists an Annual Meeting of the Junior CWA, a Special Meeting of the Swinning Club at the pool, and government notices concerning a proposed road closure in Forbes parish and land district. Tenders invited for wooden telegraph poles with multiple posting towns. Presbyterian services scheduled in Eugowra Forbes and a minister, plus a buyer ad for clean waste rags and Christmas cakes at A Hughes & Co. Seasonal greetings from a local trader.
George Robinson of 4 Horton Street thanks patrons for past support and asks them to extend good will to his successor EF Wugpell for continued business.
The Arial Meeting of the Forbes Branch will be held on December 20 in the Council Chambers at 3 p.m. Mrs. W. C. Hodge and family, Forbes, thank friends for sympathy in their bereavement and acknowledge the District Hospital staff and RSL Women's Auxiliary for kindness.
Public library requests return of overdue Porben Library books to allow a full check. Library currently closed for two weeks for reorganization. Expressed thanks from Mrs Maher and family to several named individuals for recent bereavement support. Church notices invite parishioners to Assemblies of God events on Lachlan Street with service times and pastor name.
Fung Grenfell 24D project details after 7 pm call for J O Hodgetts Architect at Killars Grenfell. Bring all printing needs to the studio.
Mrr Lard told aldermen slepa had been taken to overcome trouble and he will report to the Department and communicate with the Council. The matter will likely be ventilated when the Municipal Council meets next Tuesday. The cavalier treatment of ratepayers is not likely to impart confidence in the plant or its controllers.
Albert Stephens faced Felice Court for adulterating milk on October 15 with added water. Cyril Beames Moore of the Public Health Department testified the sample showed 19 percent added water. a main container sample and a cream sample were also taken. Palmer argued water added beyond standard and deterioration factors. The court imposed a £3 8s fine plus costs and winnow expenses, noting first offence and most milk up to standard. The magistrate urged seriousness of food adulteration and public health risks to children.
Aman, applying gearving machine by a farm, suffered a crushed right hand after his thumb and index finger were caught. Dr. G Young flew to the scene from Forbes, transported by ambulance to hospital. Worker Cecil Woods, 35, of Wilga Vale assisted before help arrived. Amputation may be needed for the right hand.
Classified notice seeking a private purchase in Plano, requesting maker's name and cash price. Apply by letter to Mr. Roy Edmonds at This Office. Mention of solicitors' offices and several names appears in the surrounding text, indicating multiple listings or signatories.
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