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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 15, 1915
Page
2
A mangled report from Forbes Municipal Council details financial balances, expenditures, and staff voting on various items. The document references mayoral action, council members, and a series of ledger entries including water, vending, and tax figures, with unclear outcomes and remarks on credit balances.
A fragmented report details a courtroom dispute over ownership of an Austrian chair. Parties including Wr Martel and Mr Rayman appear as witnesses, with statements about possession, authority, and potential transfer of the item amid a tense examination.
At a municipal meeting the town gas manager faced questions over rotten gas supply as residents describe persistent outages and unsafe pressure. The council debated regulations, safety measures, and accountability, with officials warning of possible penalties for neglect and urging prompt action to restore reliable service.
A chaotic report outlines a dispute among draymen about working on wet days. Alderman Bates and others discuss suspending work, with a council committee weighing the matter after a meeting with the Industrial Registrar. The issue centers on pay for days not worked and the council’s authority.
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