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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Jul 15, 1930

Page

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Fire Regulations Sale of Matches in Jemaiong Shire

The council passed a motion to prohibit sale of wax and non safety matches in the Jemaiong Shire. The department official cited sections of the Fire Act and related orders. The act allows suspension for certain periods on proclamation, but the council advised shopkeepers there is no automatic suspension. The regulation aims to strengthen fire prevention and control powers, with details on enforcement and exemptions to be clarified.

Jemaiong Cinter Secutary

Fragmentary OCR Item on Local Event

An incomplete OCR fragment references a local event with unclear details and lacking verifiable names or dates. The readable portion hints at a civic or community notice but provides insufficient content for concrete identification or summary.

Fragmented Correspondence on Political Pact and Party Fortunes

Fragmentary notes describe a political pact fully agreed in a conference between two major parties. The text references representatives and terms not to be contested by the National party, and mentions county and party operations amid a tense political climate. Names and places are largely garbled.

National Party Canney Mei

Bookmakers Fees Stir Sydney Government Legislation

Sydney Tuesday report outlines new legislation to curb backers evading club tees and taxes. From December 31 bookmakers must obtain a club license, show official receipts, and face penalties up to £50 for noncompliance. Officials aim to stop impersonation and ensure tax collection across courses including metropolitan and outlying venues.

Sydney Toonto Club Welub

44 Hour Week Plan At Jematong Shire Council

Jematong Shire Council at Friday's meeting voted to set a 44 hour week with 44 hours pay and to cut salaries for the Shire Clerk and engineer by one twelfth. The discussion noted current staff levels and possible cost reductions while considering government guidance on public money use.

Jematong Shire Counc

Shire Metal Revenue Suggestion Read At Meeting

A letter from V M Garrow proposed using metal from the Counells quarry to boost Shire of Jematong revenues. Herbert supported opening the quarry, noting future benefits for Forbes and Divirlot, with the matter left to the Pres Atak.

Jematong Shire V M. Garrow Lampedur Sto Counells Ge. Herbert Forbes

Feast or famine Gilgandra rain overflows farmers

Forage and fruit may suffer if rain continues while Forbes district growers warn crops could outpace prospects. Gilgandra has received over nine inches of rain this season. Nearly 26 000 acres are cropped, raising fears a record harvest could be spoiled by excessive wet weather.

Forbes Gilgandra Fulton Ty Chat

Visiting Optician Appointment Notice in London

Mr D Bono offers optician visits by appointment in London. Customers can book for Thursday July 24 at Forbes. Consultations available at Pharmacy Consulting I rooms Vandenberg Hotel.

Bono London Cat Yin Forbes Vandenberg Hotel

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