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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 15, 1944

Page

3

Forbes Municipal employees win two weeks minimum holiday

Ald Flattcher and Martin sponsored the motion at Forbes Municipal Council meeting to grant all staff at least two weeks holiday. Several aldermen discussed extending to outside staff in specific departments while others argued for universal adoption with overtime savings noted. The resolution was carried unanimously aiming to improve efficiency and goodwill.

Ald Flattcher Martin Smidge Ali Mar- Lin Camily Sydney Meagher Counell Haumley Ald Gunn Electricity Department Ebod Mragher Lie Mic Paddiaim Hanwkins Marin

Wool report details rare spinners and price references across NSW regions

Wool report from Wool etc Goldabrough Mort and Co Ltd lists an offering of 4504 bales drawn from New England Central Tablelands Western and Southern Slopes and Tablelands. It notes super spinners from Walcha Scone and Binalong with excellent quality and color and light seed on skirts. Prices cite multiple buyers and districts with varied grades and some limited stock of capsules available from Finns Prescription Chemists.

Goldabrough, Mort and Co Ltd New England Tablelands Walcha Scone Binaleng Grossbreg Adelong Gundage Nivion F. W. Walcha W. B. Goodworth LL. Garry Land Go, Ltd Gordon Orange Min J R. H. Mudgee Hs Smith BREE Moolpa Past Phy Lid Merriwa Cooke Koorowatha Moline Bros Grenfell Malone Ryan TJ Goolagong S. Cobour

Tender notices and local bids mix with horse event data

The fragment lists tender calls for groceries to government departments and a concrete storm-water drain project at a hotel, with contact details in Sydney. It also notes a horse event mention for Mr E P Dring MLA and a farewell or meeting in Dave McCarron's office.

Royal Hotel Condobotin Toohey’s Ltd Eliabeth Street Sydney Dave McCarron

Forbes District Hospital Tender Notice

Tenders closing with the under ace used to tse are inv shore sive of x SR x ait Bin dk Wilkey, Secretary. 6p She "Advocate" Attend Ti. TM. Stationery Requirements It will pay you.

Dk Wilkey

Water for Quarry Hill Proposal Recalls New Meter Main

Forbes Municipal Council’s water supply committee reviewed a report by electrical engineer and waterworks manager Mr. Beynon on relaying a new meter main to Quarry Road. The plan outlined a 4250 foot run from Quarry Road end with costs to improve winter supply, including midline cleaning and alternative methods, and directed the Town Clerk to proceed with details and cost verification.

Forbes Municipal Council Waderworks Beynon Quarry Road Connell Ponander Pallawany Quarry AM Pee Ivert Ald Padrlisen Meagher

Forbes Council Considers Free Libraries and Playgrounds Plan

Hartcher urged Forbes Municipal Council to review a departmental proposal for better playgrounds and free libraries. He proposed consulting the headmaster of Forbes Intermediate High School the Marat Brothers College principal and the Superior of the Convent before a public meeting, and arranging a date agreeable to all.

Hartcher Forbes Municipal Council Forbes Forbes Intermediate High School Marat Brothers' College Mo— Uber Ald. Bramley

Furniture Sale in Oxford and Clement Streets

Auction notice for a sale on Wednesday February 16 starting at 2 PM at Oxford and Clement Streets. Items include dining room suite, wireless set, oak beds, metal bed frames, dressing items, wardrobes, tables, chairs, chests, toys, stove and gas fittings, tubs, and sundries by W. R. Martin & Co auctioneers for Forbes.

Oxford & Clement Streets Reymond Radicis Iw. R. Martin & Co Forbes

Fotbee Amateur Swimming and Life-saving Championship

Report of the WHING carnival held on Saturday at the local Olympic pool. Results list multiple events with names such as J. Revel, N. Wen, J. Gesgrove and J. Beamrove, noting Open, Junior, and Senior divisions, club championships and relay results with notable scores and placements. Aimed at documenting participants, standings, and prize totals, including profits and expected gains from the event.

Fotbee Lenanes Laken Peete Don Gael Junol Allie Aonu Carmivel J. Ben Cheeyen Mownwey Ticou So le Aio Championalip J. Revel N. Wen J. Gesgrove Pei Latties Gum FF Heid Urquimart HL Aterey Puaowings Beeth Onley M. McGrall Hadneld Unt J. Rei Weep Nia Beagrave J. Beamrove Heid N- Webb N. Woods V. Matthews

Immunisation Campaign Report Reviewed By Local Council

Health inspector Mr J Pree presented a report on the council immunisation drive against diphtheria from November 4 1942 to December 16 1943. Ninety children attended, 98 consent forms received, doses given totalled 87 three dose sweets, with minor counts for two and one dose. Expenditure £18 0 8, net benefit £1 12 8. refunds and records to follow. Immunisation carried out by three local doctors with district hospital support. VAD volunteers aided. schools publicised via Forben Advert. Further immunisations occurred privately. A diphtheria case in January involved a child not immunised who was hospitalised after holiday return.

J. Pree Nnallam Public Health Department Couneil Ood Smalyurplaa Ain Porbes VAD A. Sharp

Wanted Buyers for Howes and Related Stationery Needs

Advertises W. R. Martin and Co offering stationer y headings envelopes tags and statement forms for clients seeking to purchase Howes and related supplies from The Advocate.

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