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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1948
Page
3
The Royal Wedding film will screen at the Studio Theatre Forbes on Tuesday Wednesday and Toursday January 28 20 17 Un 'Official box plan opens a week before opening night The past month saw two cases of scarlet fever in Porches with one patient isolated at Theiatriet Hospital.
Forbes le Edward Weaver & Company yarded about 159 head of fat cattle in Tuesday sale. Buyers from Orange and Parkes attended. Butchers sought supplies as prime lots held firm while inferior cattle remained abundant. Prices for medium weight bulls and steers ranged with prime cows and vealers showing the strongest demand.
The Cowra municipality has raised the general rate to 10d in the pound, creating a higher combined levy that includes the general rate, loan rate, bath loan rate, and library rate.
The column blends light wartime anecdotes with local life. A farmer seeks weed cooperation, a motorist’s tyre repair ends with a screwdriver discovery, and Lachlansider shares a humorous note on installing a kitchen sink with neighborly advice and pride in small improvements.
At the Forbes and District Ambulance Board meeting, Mr. Simpson offered his resignation from the committee. Speakers praised his service, and he spoke of his long involvement in ambulance work and the improvement of services over the years. The meeting noted retirements, correspondence, and staff efforts, including a humorous incident about delegation of authority.
A letter from Inspector Forbes asks the Real Municipal Council to approve painting the word Police on the street lamp at the Victoria Lane and Sheriff Street corner to guide the public to the police station at night, with costs borne by the Police Department.
The M2 Loan & MA Co Ltd offered a diverse selection of fleece types at a sale, including extra superfine and topmaking lines from Bourowa. The sale, held November 2, saw prices above UF least for Merino splines and topmaking sorts with 5 to 10 percent higher in certain categories. Competitors from the Continent, Yorkshire, America and local mills participated, with prices comparing favorably to earlier auctions.
In a discussion with Forbes and Parkes figures, Mr Moures of Forbes contemplates farm impressions in America versus Australia and cites Mr Archie Gardiner as the first winner of the Progressive Farmer competition. Mr Gurdince argues farm holdings need not be large and notes six full time workers with additional labor while aiming to produce a substantial share of local food needs.
Rainfall data shows 31 points on Tuesday morning and three each on Weekeday and yesterday, totaling 67 points for the week. The current weather is described as beautifully fine and clear.
Reading from the Neemmanthn Fortes gasworks shows gas production for December at 107RA00 cubic feet with an estimated shortfall. The station appears out of order while only 38 tons of coal were used and 192 units of stock remain on hand.
Strong competition noted among Yorkshire Continental Australian millmen and Americans at the Sydney Wool salon on Monday. Compared with the prior December relief, merinos and upliners were generally at par, with some up to 1 percent higher. Crossbreds and come backs rose to 0.5 to 0.75 percent. Offerings included Pomeroy Stud slip from Goulburn showing robust quality and length. Notable lots and prices include Yass ewes and various wools from Goulburn Condobolin Eugowra Brock inkingel and Cudal listings.
A partial text references a solicitor and guardian roles to manage rights and interests for dependents. The fragmentary wording suggests a legal or estate matter involving competent representation and trusteeship. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
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