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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1946
Page
1
Forbes Municipal Council met Thursday night and approved the annual rates based on January estimates. The town clerk reported proposed charges for land, water, wind and gas services and the mayor and town clerk were authorized to sign and seal the rate book for the year.
At Forbes Police Court last Thursday Ralph Anderson a serviceman pleaded guilty through Alex Amerson to a charge of offensive behaviour in Templar Street on February 0 The offence involved Sergi Suitor singing and dancing about the street The defendant was fined 10 with 34 hours' hard labour The fine was paid immediately.
Dareobalgie and Calarie residents seek filtered water for the Dareobalgie works with J. A. Lawrence of Anglish& Co. proposing up to 10 000 gallons weekly. Forbes Municipality weighs a pipeline, cost estimates, and potential government support to serve Calarie and surrounding towns.
In Orange Police Court Reginald Mall and Arthur Burt faced testimony over a shop dispute that led to a fight outside a Poplar street shop. Kentos and Hill gave differing accounts as witnesses described punches and a weapon-like object. The magistrate ruled both defendants guilty of assault.
Officers of the Public Works Department report bulk power will be available in Forbes from the second week of May. The plan includes transformers at Victoria Park, new outdoor substations, feeder rearrangements, pole purchases, and extensions to reach river and waterworks. The council debates authorizing the engineer to visit Sydney to finalize purchase and permits.
Forbes Municipal Council heard Ali Martin object to restoring the Sunday train service to Forbes after a special paper train ran empty on Sunday morning. He noted about 20 settlers who worked weekends were affected along with other travelers, and urged Alderman Brenner to restore the service.
The council appointed sub committee met on February 13 16 and reviewed its report from Forbes Municipal Council. The building inspector J Pres and town clerk D P Dempaey attended. They recommended eliminating area south of Browne Street between Lawler and Sheriff Streets by Lake Por bea from the present brick area. Ald Padidino and Ald Jones supported adoption. An amendment by Ald Martin and Ald Brenner to also exclude Shir Street lagoon side between Templar and Croa Street failed three to six.
The Federal Government will appoint an official observer to the Australian Legion of Ex-Servicemen and Women conference starting in Sydney next Friday. R Marah or D Post-War Rehabilitation official is expected to be named. Legion secretary B J McDonald hailed government recognition as gratifying as delegates from all states attend. The 146 conference aims for clear reforms and better support for ex-servicemen and women.
Lachlan Jiees, 22, appeared on remand in Forbes Court on two charges. He allegedly broke into F W Gaggin & Co between Jan 16 and 21 and stole £20, and on Feb 1 broke in with intent to commit a felony. Police described a chase from Lawler Street to near Royal Hotel yard and a broken window at the premises.
Reported Thursday night two Fortes Sant hotels were entered and cash stolen. At Hotel Australia a cellar door trap and bar theft yielded about £10, with additional £10 and £14 in till and bar losses. A second entry on Rankin Street prompted police investigation with no arrests yet.
At the Forbes Municipal Council meeting, Manager J. D. Brown reported the station meter had been out of order. He noted repairs are nearly complete and recommended reconditioning of related equipment and a tender process to fix the bench of retarte, with costs to be assessed against the proposed loan.
A local committee led by Forbes Ark proposes a donation of 95 pounds to fund food for Britain. The effort, tied to an art exhibition staged at Tow Hall by Mitchel, received approval from Forbes Municipal Council with a 5 vote.
A police hearing details the defendant's movements from a glass event to hotel and cafe visits, with witnesses describing responses and the rough handling. It notes a refusal to answer, the presence of glass particles, and statements about where he was and what he saw, plus adjournment considerations.
The Demalong Shire Council agreed to support a immunisation program as part of a public health effort. Officials coordinated with local authorities and planned to inform parents through schools and press outreach.
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