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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1945
Page
5
A collage of obituaries and memorial messages dated December 1944 includes tributes to Kevin Bray and Paul Thomas, with family expressions of thanks and condolences. Also appears a job ad for lawn mowing services and a prize notice about a Carding disposal.
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission proposes licenses for pump use on the Lachlan River near Forbes and Badjerribang. Limits include 120 hours per fortnight and discharge tied to Goobang Gauge readings, with conditions on measurement apparatus and annual review. Objections may be lodged within 28 days.
The Partially Blinded Soldiers Association of Australia seeks £10,009 to secure meeting space and aid repatriation for blinded soldiers in New South Wales. Buttons and badges are on sale across the state. donations and inquiries can be sent to 22 Hunter Street Sydney or via telephone BWAITS, L. Waller, Hon. Secretary.
Classified note advertises a Tein stroller described as perfect, with a buyer urged to visit Braden’s Tyre Service for details and pickup. It notes the item is for sale and seeks interested parties to inquire locally.
The Forbes council meets to appoint a representative to the Fire Commissioners Board and considers a count of items including a proposed North Hill public telephone, school play centre arrangements for Forbes during Christmas holidays, a resignation from a local official, and submissions from the Forbes Chamber of Commerce on repurposing the Arms Factory for public use including wool and dressmaking classes.
Fragments show Federation union asks council to reconsider granting external war service leave and cites councils that have already approved. A special meeting will review these alongside estimates. NA.W. urges local co operation in a Food for Britain appeal with cash donations to Town Clerk. Waring seeks 3/8 weekly bicycle allowance for sewerage works. request granted.
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