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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 22, 1944
Page
7
About 200 head fatting cattle sold at Forbes fortnightly market with weak competition. Prices fell 20 to 25 percent from the prior sale. limited Sydney buyers present and Parkes consignments dominant. Quotations include heavy bullocks 10 to 12, light steers 4 to 9, heifers 4 to 6, heavy cows 10 to 16, light cows 4 to 8, vealers 6 to 12 per hundredweight.
Warning against removing firewood on private property with legal prosecution stated. The notice also advertises stationery letter headings envelopes tags and statement forms for sale by an Advocate.
Fortes and District Chamber of Commerce held its final meeting of the year with greetings from President Alan Breeden and Mayor Ali Gunn. The session discussed council priorities, local infrastructure, and cultural events, including a National Art Gallery exhibit and a play centre program at Forbes.
A lively Engowra gathering followed by supper included inviting Engowra members to visit Forbes in the future. The secretary noted Porbe’s unpaid visit to the park and the treasurer highlighted out-of-pocket expenses, especially petrol, to be considered. Delegates attended the Istter centre for Cowra Forbes electricity extension as Mr Goolagong noted. Police petrol tickets for audi ories were debated to aid public service, with motions to approach local authorities.
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