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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1945
Page
4
An elderly writer recalls lifting from a bed and chair to ride and work again. He discusses pain from rheumatism, organ concerns, and kidney issues, noting medication and supplements like Liver Cumulars and kidney cleansers. He emphasizes perseverance and health challenges.
Subdivision and road enclosure proposals were discussed at Forbes Municipal Council. Applications include BT. Stokes for Allotment 4, Section 1 Farrand Street, and C. T. Broderick and others for Allotments 5 and 6 Deposited Plat 8972, with recommendations for approval subject to final plans. An additional closing road request by RO. Palmer for a lane between 1 and 7 Beeston Street was considered and Council approved proceeding with the sale or closure plan.
A Sydney municipal meeting discussed using part of King George V Memorial land for a temporary Army hut to host a day nursery. The council considered feasibility and sought Aldermen approval before proceeding, with the mayor noting potential tramway impacts and committee questions on site use.
A market gardener faced fines after a near collision at Bates’ Bridge Lachlan Street. A police inspector described a heavy plank lift misjudged by a driver who struck two children but caused no serious injuries. The driver pleaded guilty to traffic charges and paid fines.
Forbes Municipal Council last week agreed that five taxi cars would meet town and district needs. Applications for additional licenses were discussed, with HC Styles and Wilson among those recommended for licenses. The council advised the Court that granting these applications would satisfy the town's requirements while maintaining existing licenses.
Building inspector J Presa told the council that several building permit applications have been received after a wet period. Notable entries include a verandah and bathroom addition on Farrand Street, a fibre cement garage on Clement Street, a weatherboard dwelling on Johnson Street, and a fibre cement dwelling on Cru Rien and Grenfell Gu. Some permits recommended for grant with conditions and amendments.
Postal office observes Christmas and New Year holidays with altered hours. Christmas Day closes all day. Boxing Day partial hours. New Year’s Eve limited service. New Year’s Day open for postal and telegraph business with no money orders. over-the-counter mail delivery resumes mid-morning. Pension and allowance disbursements scheduled for specific dates this season.
Mr Dring asked the Minister for Lands if Jemalong on the Lachlan River near Forbes has been approved for closer settlement and soldier settlement prospects. The minister replied that several properties were submitted and Jemalong had not yet been approved, with negotiations still pending.
Wineheampe Garson Ltd Perper sale notes 2300 energb yarded last Tuesday with trades keen on good quality lambs and hoggets. Store auction offered fair store lambs and ewes. unfinished jamba and dry season lines limited demand. Prices quoted for various quality grades. market irregular and about a half point higher than prior sale.
The Advocate calls for Quan Lily to report to Clean Cotton Dressmakers seeking rag submissions or related work at the shop. The notice suggests a production or employment request tied to a local garment operation.
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