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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Dec 31, 1948

Page

5

Municipal borrowing and rates for Forbes water sewer and lighting funds

The notice details proposed expenditures and rate structures for Forbes Municipality including water supply local fund sewerage local fund street lighting local fund combined loan fund and library special rate fund. It lists capital values unimproved land within the municipality near water mains sewers and lighting areas and specifies rates minima and loan totals to be raised by rate. The Town Clerk signs as issuing official.

Forbes Held Zee Ind Ae Monly Uch Library Muskeipalluis Porbes D. P Dem

International power lift drills available by order now

Public notices mix of lost items and requests for offers. Items include power lift drills by L Johnson, a lost dog named Peter with a reward, oats buyers seeking samples, refrigerators with delivery and free installation, and wedding bouquets by Gwen Brown. Also two lost note notices with rewards and a money-in-purse loss near Meagher's.

Awason Johnson Peter Meagher's K_ Laker

New Year guide by Adjutant Wason

An annual meditation guides readers through reflection on the past year and spiritual renewal. It urges looking to God for guidance as the year begins, noting the need to learn from mistakes and to follow righteous paths while seeking steady progress.

Adjutant Wason Methine

Wellington Races Report From Two-Day Meeting

Record of results at the two day Wellington meeting includes Dary Hather and Mineral's Pride in the Minerhiy Handicap, Beau's Pride and Leeway strong in other divisions, with progress in the Progressive Murndicap and Welter Handicap events. Notable performances list Golden Hoy Holly lou ode Wanda Ang Pire Ship and Ben Pride in various place finishes, with Beam and Brox among the notable runners.

Sono Dary Hather Mineral’s Roiral Tapcains Leeway Holly Lou Ode Onby Wheter Musdicap Wanda Ang Pire Ship Ben Pride Dvety Miller Peawell Alon BA Sykes

Industrial regions and population shifts in New South Wales

The Minister for Post War Reconstruction Mr Dedman notes population growth in New South Wales mainly in the industrial regions of Newcastle and Wollongabba, with urban expansion and a rural population decline across states. He urges balanced industrial growth, regional planning, and decentralisation to prevent neglect of country districts and ensure dispersed development alongside defence needs.

N.S.W Sydney Defence Praca Fon Covernment Sule

Immigrants and Veterans Push for UK Labor Immigration to Australia

The Lenpur branch appeals to employers to back a movement bringing United Kingdom co-servicemen immigrants to Australia. Harold Cassidy noted Orange sub-branch agrees to cooperate with New South Wales League to sponsor immigration of “our own kinsmen from the British Jales.” A health claim appears in a separate note about skin care products from F U R via F L Newcombe Forbes.

Lenpur United Kingdom Australia Harold Cassidy Orange New South Wales League For Jales

Big Sums Held in Banknotes

Banknote recall affected notes above £10, but over 400 high denomination notes remained in Austin at year end. Total value nearly £1 million with £1000, £100, £10, and £20 notes. Bank notes department lists millions issued, with most held by banks and the public.

Austin The Commonwealth Bank

Welcome Home Mr John Howse to Orange District

Citizens of Orange and district plan a welcome home for Mr John Howse MLALR and Mrs Hawke returning from their tour abroad. The Central Western Daily notes the tribute and selection for the Austrian Parliamentary delegation. At Bugewra, chiefs schedule no welcome home party for Mr Howse on Monday January 24.

Citiens Orange and District John Howse Hawke Calare United Kingdorms Bugewra Howse

Railways slow grain to p seaboard delays export supplies

Australia lags in moving grain to the seaboard prompting Britain to seek extra imports. Western Australian Wheat Board manager A E Brath notes New South Wales pace sluggish and only one bulk cargo sent to Britain in two weeks as trade bodies point to the slow distribution of both men and goods.

Australia Britain A. E. Brath Western Australian Wheat Board Brian Perth Brain Trade Authority New South Wales Artain

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