This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1947
Page
6
A collection of obituary memoriams for Molloy Conn Connie Joan Ivy and others with loving messages from family and friends. Also a Church of England hospital job advertisement seeking a matron at St Johns Forbes with salary 15 per annum and immediate vacancy.
Applications invited by the hospital staff from young ladies aged 18 and over for trainee nurse positions. cadets available for those aged 17 who will be eligible at 18. New pay rates, 40 hour week, 28 days annual leave, sick leave, uniforms, and other allowances. Apply to the Matron.
Mantle School for debts is to reopen on Tuesday February 10 after an internal of five years, the buildings were used for military purposes. The article details improvements, dormitories, dining facilities, and a program for girls focusing on religious education, culture, and practical skills.
At the last meeting of the old year the Chamber of Commerce pressed for water facility for stock. Elections elected Mr. W. M. Curters as president and Mr. W. F. Robertson as vice president. Prizes for student achievement were announced, with remarks praising local progress and upcoming plans by Mr. Machin Hull.
The Shire of Jemalong and Forbes Municipality discuss establishing a Western Agricultural High School. Officials press for deputations, transport and petrol restriction concerns addressed, and state aid and funding, including a potential £15000, to advance the project with ongoing correspondence to government departments.
Applications are invited for a vacant council position in the Shire of Jemalong. Applicants must state age and provide referees. qualifications and experience will be considered as part of the selection. Applications close at 4 30 PM with representations to be addressed to the Shire Clerk.
The Advocate promotes its printing services for all classes of printing at competitive prices. The text mentions Ash for qiola liona, suggesting a promotional note or misread term.
The Forbes Chamber debates mayoralty scandal handling and appoints delegates to a Town Band committee. Topics include water access at trucking yards and livestock welfare with calls to approach authorities for watering facilities and rail freight concerns.
The December Forbes Public Library committee meeting was postponed due to absence of members and unfinished business. The January meeting is rescheduled to the fifth Thursday, the 29th prox.
Discussion notes the trade frictions over selling Australian wool to Japan amid postwar policy aims. Prime Minister and senators discuss how Japanese demand affects auctions, credits, and the role of Australian buyers, with a visit planned by wool commission representatives to explain trade procedures to General MacArthur's headquarters.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.