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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

6

Road Purchase Notice in Forbes District Objection Window

Government notice in the 2/7/48 issue lists a road purchase application by William Daniel Duggan for 3 meres 1 road 0 perches on Boundary road separating parcels 924 1B5 686 from 113 and 715 in Forbes Land District Athburhs han FR 48-714. Objections must be lodged with the Minister for Lands within one month from publication.

William Daniel Duggan Forbes Athburshan Lande A. i Jones Landa

Notice to Farmers and Grazers About Lorry Service

Notice announces lorries available for varying shipments direct from the shed to wool balers in Sydney. Includes references to PIDNES 204 and 3S with limited legible details.

Ahenr- Wug Aydney

Sullivan and Son Nursery Garden Offerings

Readable text lists Well Grown Fruit Trees including peach apricot nectarine plum quince and apple, price 3/4 each, limited supply of ram and stall-leafed varieties for hedging, plus tomato plants and other items mentioned with typos.

Raveculible Road Forbes Eid

Tenders Invited for Forbes Shire Office Additions

The Shire of Jemalong invites tenders by 6 July 1948 for contract 47 W additions and alterations to Forbes Shire Council Offices Lachlan Street Forbes. Tenderers must lodge a deposit of 24 percent with the tender form at the Shire Office Forbes. F M Copeland Shire Clerk Forbes 28 June 1948.

Alterulline Gemalong Shire Lachlan Street Forbes

Bridge repairs complete on State Highway 17 opening

The bridge on State Highway 17 Forbes Marshet is repaired and open to traffic under conditions: maximum loading five tons and speed not to exceed 45 miles per hour. Official notice by Shire Clerk P.M. Copeland, Forbes Shire Office, dated June 28, 148.

Brigge Forbes-Marshet P.M. Copeland

F and S Association Ad Reminds Residents Meeting July 7

Residents interested in reforming the F and S Association are invited to attend a meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday July 7 at Wir- Live Hall. Organiser Mr Wiluows and Forbes Branch President Mr A E Bunter Clarke will attend.

Wiluows F & S Association A E. Bunter Clarke Forbes Wall Widletdance G # SMITH

Is Sunday Sport Wrong in Sabbath Debate Letter

A reader disputes claims on Sabbath observance and whether Saturday or Sunday is the true Sabbath. The writer cites Jesus statements and questions whether Fourth Commandment rules apply to modern practice, urging adherence to instinct and spiritual principles rather than strict day observance.

Tretheway Chastan Mr. Dunstan Jesus Mr. Dunstey Jemn

Prisoner of War Survivors and Food Subsidy Grievances

Excerpt from Padre Harry Thorpe recounts POW experiences on the Burma Thailand railway. He details private pay disparities, food subsistence delays, and the suffering of English and Australian soldiers, noting officers received higher allowances while privates faced hunger and neglect. He calls for recognition of blood money and raises questions about government compensation.

Aries Melbourne Singapore C.W. Camp Thailand Japan Burma Australia St. John’s Allowanes the Generis Newt Melt Troy Empire Padre Harry Thorpe R.O Pth

Australia to limit imports on American tractor parts

Prime Minister Chifley told Mr John Howse that restrictions will apply to spare parts imports for American produced tractors in Australia while not restricting spare parts trade. He noted heavy industrial tractor imports are limited and Australia hopes for more agricultural tractors next year despite material shortages.

Canberra John Howse Liberal Calare Australia Mr. Howse Howee Chifley United States Japan Mr. Chifley

Lutheran Church Service Notice at Hartwich

July date remains unclear but announces a service by the Luther Society at TAS at 7 p.m led by Rev Hartwich.

Lutheran Church i Luther Soc TAS P.m. Ee Hartwich

Petrol Tax Debate Aims to Fund Local Road Improvements

At a March 23 conference of UMR, Country Women's Association, Primary Producers and Motorists Organisations, resolutions urged the petrol tax be used to improve roads. They called for local authorities to receive a share and for Commonwealth Parliament action to publicity the case for local government. The tax yields about £15.5 million for 1947/48, with funds allocated to states, local authorities, Commonwealth bodies, and general purposes, including significant sums to New South Wales and rural shires.

UMR Country Women's Association Bedlea Bis New South Wales al Loee Commonwealth Parliament CNO Mondial Renis Goi Jiseshoy Ie Ballyrogen Lachlan

Cranky Rock Dam Scheme Debated In NSW

Mr Edgar Dring and Mr George Weir discuss Cranky Rock Dam on Cranky Rock and Laen lan Valley Water Scheme. Survey work and core drilling completed. cost estimates high. petrol tax funding debated as road and dam finance. local government calls for full Petrol Tax allocation to roads. Further investigations needed to finalize dam site near Cudal on Bed Creek.

Bnewer Edgar Dring Cranky Rock Laenlan Valley Sehrme Water Conservilion George Weir Han Dring Canowindra L. Marshall Propond Regula Councila Fur Roada Cirel Sydney Newcastle Caparty Cudal Bed Creek

Quandialla Denies Koorawatha in Low-Scoring Rugby Clash

Quandialla overwhelmed Koorawatha 6 to 3 after a tight 40 minutes of play at Quandialla with Smith scoring two tries and Reeves outstanding defense. The match concluded the first round as Koora­watha pressed late but could not overtake the home side.

Quandrulla Smith Foornwitha Quandialla Koorawatha Pam Tye Koorawaths Iwatha Thermi Koory M. Armatrong Stan Smith Rick Dower Gaveral Kourowatha Fei Koorawathanil Quandiallas Koorawathe Bucks aeessAey Koorawatha Oorawetha Quandiaila Koorswatha Quandialia Trevor Reeves Magnificiy Quandialin Quendialla Koori- Watha

Rail Crash Blamed on Worn Sleepers and Rail Failure

The NSW rail disaster on Wednesday left four dead and 18 injured as a South-West line derailment occurred over an embankment near Cialong and Ktarden. Investigators report a rail torn from its bed and waterlogged sleepers under the track. Emergency crews moved injured passengers and dispatched blood plasma to Bardon as wreckage was examined.

BO Worat Nsw Railways Mun Cialong Barden Bey

Free medicine supply debate raises aspirin quantity question

Mr John Howse asks in the House whether doctors can prescribe larger aspirin quantities under a free medicine scheme. He notes doctors must tithe five grams to meet prescriptions, or patients lose access to free medicine, and asks the Minister for Social Security for penalties and guidance.

Sipirin Questiford John Howse Messber Foralare Teo

Roofing Tiles Offer From Orange Cement Products

Orange Cement Roofing Tiles available in all colours with a gloss finish. Further information and pricing provided by Orange Cement Products, P O Box 14, Orange. Phone 400.

Orange Cement Products P.O Phans

Quandialla News Roundup and Local Changes

Reeves plans a short holiday in the metropolis. J Beasley returns and will relieve Pat Nolan at Quandialla. Nolan transfers to Cooma. News on births marriages deaths and social visits, including Mr Myers who died in Young. Hospital admission for Mrs J E Anderson. Progress Association discusses telephone exchange and office. council cheque received for rate relief on premises.

Quandialla Young J. E. Anderson Quandialla District Hospital D. McLachlan T. J. Hack Tasmania Joele Sydney W. Slavin Slavin W. Scott J. Lelgo Leure Fuge Mardos Berendebbs Ronald William WV. Goott Quandialia Micabeth McLean Mr. Mclean June Eve Guindialla

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