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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jan 21, 1929
Page
1
A town council discusses allocation to the clerk amid a tie vote and unclear figures. Alderman Sam comments on licensing and service security while concerns about annual costs and town needs are raised by multiple officials.
The article describes a Sydney council discussion about proper decorum at council meetings, noting the mayor and aldermen sometimes attend in evening dress. It cites calls for maintaining dignity, suggesting the practice began years ago to foster decorum and gentlemanly conduct, with mixed reactions from attendees.
Members of the Traders' Association agreed to carry on despite a request from diggers and lay workers. The meeting noted past instances where requests were granted but many employees did not attend the afternoon sessions, opting to leave. Discussion emphasized following established procedures and maintaining normal operations.
An item notes goods forwarded and furniture removed with next visit scheduled for Forbes on Wednesday from 1am to 4pm at the Vanden dere flovel. The Firm has visited this town for years.
Forbes copying for Forbes in Parkes Council jealousy over Forbes Council move to provide up to date swimming facilities at the weir. Since the reserve opened hundreds of visitors have come from Parkes each weekend for a dip. At the last meeting Ald Spicer moved to ask a private syndicate to submit a proposition to erect baths and the motion was defeated four to three. Ald Howell then gave notice of motion that tenders be invited for building baths with plans and specifications to be prepared immediately for next season.
Unclear OCR text shows players Gaggin Fite Rumble Mahlo and Orman in a batting card with mixed scores. Fitel 3 for 35 and Rumble 1 for 46 appear in bowling figures. Names and outcomes are garbled, but mentions 14 0 for 24 and 4 for 48 hint at team totals or innings notes.
Attendance on the second day of the Farben race meeting approached nine hundred, with Thursday takings at £144. About 400 race baskets sold Wednesday and 481 Thursday. The event exceeded expectations for an off meeting, despite recent reverses for the Jockey Club.
Aldermen deem sanitary fees too high amid talk of a 38 percent reduction tied to rising operating costs. Hill and Thomson argue extra revenue justifies trimming charges, while the town clerk notes current fees reflect expense increases and are not considered excessive by some.
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