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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 23, 1947
Page
3
A Shire council meeting discussed multiple electricity development aspects, including a report on a Condobolin conference attended by delegates. The session covered proposed extensions and funding prospects, with notes on policy and planning steps for the region's electrical network.
The report notes progress and delays in rural electrification works in Cowra. Ten poles sunk, plant work limited by weather, and costs around 4300 with 600 linked to cables. Purchase of plant discussed. committee favored retaining Cowra plant and two months extension. Electricity committee meetings referenced, with engineer recommending a municipal rural electrification plan being considered due to current conditions.
The Shire Council discussed finances for General Fund and Library, approving several credits and debits while debating staff hours. A proposal to extend business hours including Saturdays sparked concerns over costs and workload, with staff resisting unsustainable overtime.
Deputy Leader Mr Uruimmernit criticised state plans to tax air travel arguing a hidden policy suppresses road and rail development. He accused officials of neglecting modern aeronautical options and warned that reliance on trains harms travel times and service quality.
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