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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 20, 1940

Page

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Water Scheme Promises Criticised by Opposition Leader

Mr W J Bickel attacked the government over the Central Tablelands Water Scheme delaying supplies for Blayney Forbes Canowindra Grenfell and other towns. He blamed ministers Spooner and Martin for inaction and questioned public trust as local wells and filters fail.

Forbes W. J. Bickel Central Tablelands Blayney Canowindra Grenfell Millthorpe Eugowra Bogan Gate Trundle Tullamore Albert Tottenham Spooner Unew Central Tablelaids Mckhell Martin Arenfell Council Prominenhat Mc Eell

Harold Gibson joins Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd

Harold Gibson, formerly of Dalgety and Co Ltd, joins Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd as stock salesman. With nine years in the stock business, he backs the stud led by Keith Badgery and George Cummins to strengthen the company at Homebush.

Harold Gibson Schute Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd Dalgety and Co. Ltd Schute Hell Badgery Lumby Limited Gibson Keith Badgery George Cummins Schule Bell Badgery Lumby Ltd Homebush

Rescue of British Prisoners From German Warship Altmarck

British destroyer Cossack returned home with over 300 rescued British prisoners from the Altmarck after it was forced ashore in Josing Fjord Norway. The raid's aftermath, Norwegian protests, and Sweden's actions against Finland's war efforts are noted, along with Russian advances near the Mannerheim Line and political stir over wartime censorship.

Gref Spee Altimarck Josing Fjord Norway Graf Spee Baldur Admiralty Allmarck Gennuny Britain Agether HLM Cossack Altmarck RAP Leith Sweden Finland Mannerteim Pinkand Viborg Mannerheim Summa Leningrad Wilpurt

Water scheme in dispute over NSW public works

Minister for Works and Local Government L O Martin proposes closing or trimming non productive public works including the Central Tablelands Water Scheme. The Orange Leader notes the public may view the scheme as ill conceived or dumped by the cabinet due to Spooner-linked branding.

AC City Sunday Paper L. O. Martin Central Tablelands Orange Vay

What Is Wrong With Our Baths

A fragmented public notice reports bath safety concerns along the river near Greens and Filtageraki Bridge. A man and his wife nearly drowned during a Sunday fishing trip but were rescued in serious condition, prompting warnings about non-swimmers and river hazards.

Jae Filtageraki’s

Committee Formed At Fo and By Assilation Meeting

A committee was formed during a Saturday Fo and by Assilation gathering to assist a rural resident in managing property during absence. The group, chaired by Mr H OF Syconey, will oversee liability and inter ests, with initial members E Bator, W Adams, HY Sweeney, S W Pavey, and F Alison. The move aims to unite branches of the Farmers and Agricultural Bureau under central community action.

Spooners Martin County Coynell Griffith Jermalong Shire Lydeylniary Bhiire Counsell Birt Museuna S.A. and Agricultural Bureau Ttn Main Leip Syconey Heim Tur Tia Confedey Skebanioe Clarke Ollil Mesars E. Bator W. Adams

Change Passes Over Without Rain in Porbom District

A weather note records a teaperture around 100 degrees and a late Sunday change that produced only light rain in Porbom district. An evening storm near Orange and Bathurat dropped about 9 arular of an inch of rain.

Porbom Orange Bathurat

Farewells To Forbes Families Bring Regret At Departures

Forbes community posts farewell events for three popular residents A C McLennan manager at the Bank Of Australia Lewitt Harr Garner? and Dravidian teller at Avtin Bank depart for new posts. Golf social at Forbes House honors all, with gifts and good wishes. C W Randall appointed to Porches branch management starting March.

Forbes Howe Bert C McLennan Lie Bank of Ausirnkiisle Lewitt Garcard Avtin Bank Parramatta Golisbrough Mert C. W. Randall Porches Rendall

Farmers urge silos reform and rider to WA model

F and S committee members condemn wheat handling from managers who fell down on their job. They push for immediate changes in silo management, faster certificates, and consider adopting Western Australia style financing via a per bushel levy to empower farmers. They fault Wheat Board and Agriculture Dept for delays and buck-passing.

W R Thomas Gohh Griffith Tne Parkes Fiewu Alatonsa FF Field Mr. Field WB/W Western Australia Ney Australi Forbes Ehember Bo cd Afr Griffith Add Hoe Wheat Board Uuil Hachind FP. T. Allison Porbenelles AE. &. Clarke Jdintry Mr. Harrison My Reid Ficki Phold Clarks Apeculatora Sol Allison

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