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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Feb 26, 1952

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Debatable Forbes Housing Ballot Report by Council

A chaotic record of a Forbes housing ballot discussion notes the Town Clerk and Forbes Council debating two homes and a four chamber plan. The Housing Commission and Tenancy Advisory Committee consider speedier building, with witnesses and committee views cited and a motion to enlarge the commission’s oversight.

Alytte En Tithaen Merb Hines Rete Escen’ Housing Commission Ballets Ly Ig Ee Teutwre Tenancy Advisory Cottam HEME Forbes Alow and I Quinte Troniwes Whill Fers Council

Mayor Asks Support For Lachlan League

The mayor and Alderman Contidie urged Vander men to attend a Lachlan Develop meeting to back regional plans. Residents were asked to support the league and participate in upcoming events at the city hall.

Lachlan League Lachlan Rene Willy

Engineers Favor Plan to Beat Forbes Flood Problem

City officials push for a pipeline to ease Forbes flood risk with a new street and bridge alignment. The mayor Alderman and engineers claim the plan would cut flood exposure and speed access to the hotel and park area while relocating the route to Sherif Street and the southern bridge approach.

Forbes

Site Of New Technical College Approved

The meeting reviewed land suitability and survey details for establishing a new technical college. Final approval depended on completing the survey and securing key parcels, with committee members recommending adoption and forwarding the report to the council.

New Technical College

All Weather North South Road Through Forbes

A fragment from a historical page mentions an all weather road through Forbes with references to flood impacts and local officials. The text includes garbled names and places, plus notes of a meeting about council actions and midline funding amounts, but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.

Forbes Shire

Forbes Gas Policy Under Review by City Council

The council considers five applications for the job of manager at the municipal gasworks. A cooperative survey of the whole passion will precede a special meeting. A final decision rests with aldermen after reviewing the applicants and related trade matters.

Forbes Forbes Municipal Gasworks Jodie Casieli

Mr Mownard Millerk Receives Honor at Army Teachers College

Mr Millerk of Fite Sreeer is honored for science at the Army Teachers College. The ceremony Friday recognizes his achievements in education and scientific work.

Mownard Millerk Fite Sreeer Armatie ‘Teachers’ Collage

New Postage Stamps Issued With King and Aborigine Designs

New postage stamps with a sculptured head of the late King are now on sale at post offices. A 1/6 stamp in the same design will be available on March 11. A 2/6 stamp bearing an Aboriginal head, used for parcels and telegrams, will be issued on March 18, along with brown 1/0d and 2/6 stamps. The three lower denominations are needed for central postage purposes.

Yale Anthony

Water Consumption Record in Forbes Town Meeting Report

Municipal Council reviewed January water use from engineer K Prendergast. Consumption reached 38,170,000 gallons for the month with heat driving higher demand. Total electrical usage declined to 34,569 units. meters were tested as accurate upon inquiry by ratepayers.

Forbes Connel K. Prendergast Mr. Prendergnat Alain Electelty Imebere

City Council Considers Half Holiday on Race Day

The council proposes a half day off on race day affecting city offices and some retailers. Aldermen debate attendance, impact on banks and government offices, and whether a formal vote is needed. The mayor, shopkeepers, and club members express cautious support or concerns about reduced work hours and public access.

Council

Dog Poisoner At Work In Forbes Night Incident

A dangerous person is suspected to be poisoning dogs on Elizabeth Street Forbes. Nine dogs fell ill Sunday night including four valuable sheep dogs and other pets. Police are alerted as fears rise that children might be harmed by the balia.

Forbes Elizabeth Street Press Billards Copelanas Mtr Reid Mare Parkes Grenfell

Shire Clerk Reports on Council Finances Amid Hard Times

The Shire Clerk details council accounts including debits and credits such as library special fund tracing and electricity loan payments. The report notes depreciation of assets and mentions extra charges while acknowledging widespread economic strain.

FM Coppaelar Tria Finnel Enferent

Saleyards Reconstruction Underway With £25,000 Plan

At a municipal council meeting discussion centered on starting reconstruction of Forbes saleyards with a £25,000 expenditure. Engineer Peender Baal and officials outlined work plans while Aldermen Collett Simpson and others urged immediate action and cost efficiency. The works committee approved initial measures and expected yard work to begin soon with available staff and materials.

Forbes

Building Permits Approved by Pores Min Council

Three building permits were approved by the Pores Ministerial Council at the last meeting. Two permits authorize owner built dwellings on Fartell Street, including a weatherboard refuge valued at £1400 and a fibre-cement dwelling estimated at £350. A timber framed garage on Ooma Searcet is approved at £450. Total approved building value is £407?0.

Pores Ministripal Council Fartell St Wetherbanrd

Public Library Meeting Plans Major Building Work

The Public Library board chaired by C T H H Brodering discussed extending and improving the library space. Officials noted tightened funding, with estimates around 300 pounds for work and shelving, and possible increased rates or subsidies to cover costs.

Lachlan Progress to-night important meeting in town

Town meeting convened by Lachlan Progress aims to organize a vigorous branch of the League. Key district members and speakers expected, with a focus on rallying support and progressing local efforts. Also notes a wheat shipment listing and freight details for Wheat Bencubbui and Wheatley.

Lachlan Follytot Larhlin Valley Latur Evarena Tendehie Geneocan League

Editorials on Commissioner and railway proposals

Editorials argue for railway capacity upgrades and continuous line upgrades around Forbes and nearby areas. The piece questions current service, urges new yards, repairs, and improved loading and unloading facilities. It calls for practical steps to improve daily trains and justify investment by authorities.

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