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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 11, 1952

Page

3

New Plymouth Chassis for Ambulance

Forbes District Ambulance plans a Plymouth wagon to replace the Mercury in use for years with a total cost over £2000. The executive approved the chassis purchase at Tuesday’s committee meeting led by A. G. Jones and Rev H V Barratt. The superintendent will travel to Sydney to arrange for building the body.

Forbes Plymouth A. L. Holloway H. V. Barratt Sydney A. G. Jones HV. Barratt Messrs W. 8. Crouch F Cobb J Shirvington C. R. Hohnberg E. Garrett, JR. Simpson Oo Kershun Or NAW Ambulance Transport Service Board Dawn Markwort Miss Markwort Mis Markwort Wallwork TJ Wan Car Rev Barratt Messra Holloway Crouch Jones Cobb Howe Mess Crouch Simpson Garrett Insex Ofelo

Evolution of Money From Barter to Paper Currency

The article traces early money from cattle and barter to gold and jewelry, then coins, bank credits, and finally paper money. It notes goldsmiths becoming bankers, the origin of the term currency, and the shift from tangible wealth to representative money, with medieval practices shaping modern cash.

Abraham Job England

Forbes P P Board Correspondence Monday Meeting

Forbes P P Board notes Monday meeting with Director Scrbener absent due to illness. Board to prosecute nine landholders for failing to destroy mbbite. Resignations and staff changes noted. Rabbit destruction gear to landholders. Gobondery reserve rabbit issue to be addressed promptly. Estate and refunds approved. fencing cost billed. New clerical assistant appointed. several applications deferred or approved. General business covers rabbit infestation terms and Backwater reserve inspection.

R. J. Staumack district—Department M.T. Flynn Department of Agriculture Tullamore Younghusband, Ltd Goldsbrough Mort Dr Co Forbes W. J. Oatley A. J. Hope Grenfell Brundah Springs P.W.P Hueel Gordon TSR Parish of Parsees J. Bruton Parkes T.G.R Pariah of Beargami Dam P.wp I. Hocking Tarmoe Wongajong Dir Little J. H. Lees Bogan Bogun Gate Trundle

Vale Sister Mary John Bourke obituary

Sister Mary John Bourke a longtime educator and pioneer of the Sisters of Mercy in Forbes died December 26 born Kerry Ireland September 21 1884 she served in Bathurst Forbes Dubbo Wellington Orange and Trangie among others She celebrated both Golden and Diamond jubilees and was beloved by former pupils and colleagues Mary John preached kindness and duty as a humble devoted sister The funeral Mass at St Lawrence s Forbes featured a large clergy turnout and tributes from across New South Wales including Mother Paul in Bathurst and many Sisters of Mercy from Parkes Goolagong and Orange May she rest in peace.

Br. Mary John Sisters of Mercy Forbes St. Mary John Dubbs Wellington Orange Trangie Mary John Peur- Uouler Sinter John St. John John Mercy Riea St Lawrence's Wathem Parkes Kelleher i Forbes Fr. McGuinn F. Bongiers Brostian i Australia Lite Br. Jon Imod Eire

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