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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 09, 1920
Page
4
Mock Springs Salt Fodder listing from Cunningham Butler Stock & Station Agency Porhes. Notice describes stock on hand and dry feed offerings with lambing support features, noting farm goods and handling details for buyers.
Broad Acres mortgage options described by CARR broker at 76 Pitt Street Sydney. Wheat scrip bought and shunned scrip noted. Bondy attached or amount negotiated, liberal loans on semis, moderate payment orders executed.
The Parkes region reports 620 points of rain for the month, drought effects receding as hotels change hands and officials restructure. Royal and civic matters occupy town life, with the Health Minister visiting, a park improvements plan, and a police case involving unlawful entry. Gasworks record June output, minor thefts noted, and public works discussed alongside hospital attendance and a large juvenile ball.
An executive Wor bow Repatriation Committee meeting convened in the council chambers on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Mossie CR, aident. G. Thornton. W. Teath. Z. M. Dunn. Rey, HM, Mirrington. and Secretary MeO F Caledon. Two cash vestment applications for land settlers were declined due to lack of funds. Members discussed payment disputes with soldier settlers. the secretary’s explanations were unsatisfactory. A committee member interceded in Read office matters but could not authorize approval. a copy of the account and date were sent for next meeting. A duplicate account will be rendered to the Department. An application by two soldiers to join a business venture was referred to Sydney head office with a subcommittee to assess prospects and report back when invitation likely. Forbes was noted.
The General Committee met opening at four, with Mr T E Drang attending. The acting director of the Soldier Settlement Branch, Mr B P Fleming, announced land acquisitions would be handled by the Lands Department, and committees agreed to a deputation to the Minister in Sydney to speed up approved allowances for settlers.
Wendiie A and Mr Charles Harold Dibm wed at Saint Patrick’s Church on Wednesday with Rev. Father Fitzpatrick officiating. The bride wore ivory white gown with blue sash and pink veil. best man E. J. Tompsett. After a reception at the bride’s home, the couple left for their honeymoon in Byrdsley aboard the afternoon train.
The committee discussed funds and grants for war widows, orphans, and disabled soldiers. An allocation near £500,000 in surplus ALF monies was noted, with forms for claims circulated and publicity urged. A potential sale of donated land blocks and formation of a veterans memorial club were proposed, with auditing and future notes on receipts deferred.
J Sullivan and J Sullivan with Bon announce purchase of Mrs Gillard's walls known carrying business and offer to undertake all classes of carrying and forwarding work. They seek public patronage from Forbes and nearby districts.
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