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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jan 16, 1940

Page

5

Rainfall pattern across New South Wales Year’s rainfall distribution noted

A NSW weather summary reports unusual statewide rainfall, with the west receiving above normal totals while metropolitan rainfall was 2 percent below average. The Hunter, Northern Rivers, and Northern Tablelands districts varied, with several stations recording above normal totals in some areas and significant deficits in the metropolitan and certain coastal zones. A detailed table lists monthly and regional totals, highlighting Riverina and Central Tablelands as key figures and noting the micropolitan area’s nine inch shortfall.

New South Wales Bereoom Creal Osu Corm Butiney Toyie Olivier North West Plaine Saabh Central Western Plains Riverina North West Central Western Slope Soul West Slopes Norther Tablelands Central Tablelands Hunter Manning

Special Announcement on Wool Produce and Salesmen

Telegrams note that Schute Bell Sydney agey and inv House of Triton Hifie teen ithieam Prom Sale.

Schute Bell Sydney Agey Inv

Tender for balance of Forbes land at 66 acres in Ashburnham

Tenders invited on behalf of G A L Wilson for the balance of land known as Gerapny Forbes in Parish Forbes County Ashburnham about 66 acres and the special lease interest. Tenders close at noon on a Wednesday in January 190, with details from Frederick H. Greaves solicitor.

G. A. L. Wilson Forbes Ashburnham Agether Wilks Perthea Portesany Beine Porton Broderick Hunter Leliestors Frederick H. Greaves Plt Sydney

Wanted Youth Boy Preferred at Brentwood Private Hospital

A nostalgic death notice requests a youth country boy and mentions Mrs B J Smith at Vilta Park seeking assistance from Dr Mecklen and the Matron and Bites of Brentwood private hospital for care shown to their late husband and father. The note thanks Mr and Mrs A Rodgers and friends for kindness during the bereavement.

B.J. Smith Vilta Park MeckLean Brentwood A Rodgers

Make a Home by the Seashore Offer and Equipment List

A seashore housing ad promotes a holiday stay with camping gear rentals. It mentions tents stretchers camp cooker and table available for rent. It lists contact names and endorses a low cost alternative to boarding houses.

EIN Helman Serandhang

Base of New Town Hall Wolfram Construction Notice

Contractors request bids for the erection of a new building premises at Grofell. Prices to be submitted with the government contract as soon as possible. Quantities will be provided. Premises Officer, Hed Outs Maris Place Svejiet.

Maris Place Svejiet

Wireless training courses begin at Melbourne Technical College

A first series of wireless operation training for Melbourne Technical College staff and other recruits started yesterday. Trainees will complete a five month course at the college, then proceed to the Flying Training School at Point Cook for advanced wireless traffic handling and aircraft electrical systems. A group of electricians began instruction in Melbourne city, with practical work at Point Cook, while both groups are housed at the West Melbourne Technical College Latrobe Street campus.

Air 3. V. Fairbairn Melbourne Trehnical Corr Seneme EL Bn Poti Reguiir Ulleehool Boi Cris Letriellonm Schowl Pol Cook Vieteri Tespert Rmulbo Aieeratl Owlieritt Filso Melbourne Technical College Point Cook Old West Melbourne

Proposed Vacation Swimming Class for Boys and Girls

The Education Department plans a vacation swimming class for boys and girls if enough interest is shown. Those willing to join should notify Miss Mision at 63 Bandon Street or Mr Palmer at 18 Spring Street.

Tt Ie Mak Education Department Wwe M.ison Bandon St

Australian High Engineer Reports Commissioner to Shire Meeting

A detailed Shire Council session transcript shows engineer A J Booth presenting on road and bridge works. He notes river crossings at Parkes Marsden and other locations needing fencing, drainage, and bridge adjustments, with costs and responsibilities assigned to the Shire Council and Public Works.

Shire Parkes Marsden Diuhwovs Ayia Atrol Tormillian Uirearh Roberts Ferrin Mulgandry Gianitel

Exempted From Motor Taxation For Fire Fighting Vehicles

A report notes that certain fire fighting vehicles may be exempt from motor vehicle tax under a year registration rule as argued by a Department of Road Transport ruling. The secretary of the concerned body contends exemptions apply to landward vehicles, while others fear new charges on non exempted equipment.

Werreri PP Boer Bode Department of Road Transpeirt Une Conophe PP Landawrers Bedi Tike Maia Esemp Rome Leaakin

Radio Telegraphy Instructors Seek Empire Posts

Fore and Barnaghs urge qualified men to apply for radio and telegraphy instructor roles under the Empire Air Scheme. Applicants must undergo interviews and training at Point Cook, then serve as introductory instructors at wireless stations. Eligible candidates include retired civil servants and merchants, with Morse code and Air Force radio operation skills emphasized.

Cdl Pairkairn Victoria Tate Tie Point Ceak Servier Point Gook Praitene Porimiister-General's Department Frem Mercantile Nrrine Department of Air Victoria Barracks Melbourne

Speck presides at shire meeting discusses council co operations

Cr Speck chairs Parkes shire council meeting outlining cooperation talks with Albury Wagga Temora Wynlong and Condobolin via national highway. Plans for corneal brigade development, bridge work over Mirilyatiry Creek, and fire prevention measures dominate agenda with government engineers asked to provide equipment details and endowment funding.

Tinbo Shire Reid Albury Wagga Temore Wynlong Condobolin Cousell Ena Corberal Furmushield Mirlyatiry Creek Furben Parkes Ian Goanli Bes POE Lee Aksoedeioen Ibs Goud Behive Eatin Phot Bunhike Comedia Cornell Lora Asnet Oued Funiway Asinine Tli Teiap Munde Bo Roe Elie Deval Poutes Holmwos Leryl Coyserpient Bhires Assievathom Braud Forbes—Matler Mmr Liter Lands Department Pourchiine Newell Cutcliffe May Watson Boreham Counell

Mails for Members of the Defence Forces Postal Rules

The article outlines proper addressing for defence force members both at home and abroad and warns that misaddressed items cause delivery delays. It details required rank and unit for army mail, naval personnel listings, and postal rates for letters, postcards, and parcels including weights and exemptions.

Aryant Au Humber Indowlrgane Ekarsyples of le Burreel Method At Weakess— Tedaeuibery of Lhe Ary Ayr Vida T Atkin Pivid Plekt Regiment Omoe Liverpool Ind ATP Gir T. Atkins Pwld Field Regiment ALF HMA. Abips Beaman T. Smith Hmas Conbermn Cure G.P Naval Persannel Elie Cumin Tishinentia Beamon T Srlth Naval Depot Victuria Hone Legion

Lutheran Service January 21 at 11 am

The Lutheran church invites worshipers Sunday January 21 at 11 am with Sunday School at 10 am. Pastor M J Georg will preach on the theme Trust in the Lord and he will lead the service.

M J Georg

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