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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
4
Shire Engineer Booth presented Friday's council report detailing ongoing road works progress, completed tasks, and recommendations for final payments to contractors. He urged gravelling Rathburn line and noted cost estimates around £310 for urgent repairs.
The head gardener reported at the council meeting that extreme dry weather requires more tree care and potential replacements. He noted reduced staff, plans to hire a horse for lagoon watering, fencing extension from Hill Street to the redway viaduct, and post protection for trees damaged by motorists. Bowling green maintenance continues, and a council-forced watering plan is to be reviewed with Alderman Byrnes.
Turncock to Forbes Municipal Council heard P. J. Doyle report that 30 old type meters were repaired and reinstalled while 100 meters were found not registering. Many meters are worn. plan to connect as many as possible to positive type and repair 90 more old meters for conversion.
Forbes footballers visited Canowindra last Sunday and were beaten 14 nil after a hard match under difficult conditions. Canowindra led through two tries by Nicholls, with several key Forbes players missing, while Forbes rallied in the second half but could not close the gap. The Forbes reserves also lost 6-4, and Marist Brothers College topped Lachlan Valley Schools’ standings with three wins.
The clerk Mir Mr. Ogden reported council funds with General fund 0208/79/11 and Trust Land 0189/15 credits and a Main Bonds to account balance. He stated £4427 2 was collected for arrears and fees. overdraft renewal up to £7000 was approved upon favorable inspector report.
At a prolonged meeting Charles Cabot and others argued to continue the show despite drought and war fears. They considered cutting prize money, counting on subscriptions, and altering dates while noting petrol rationing could curb visitors and revenue. A one day show was debated and rejected in favor of ongoing discussion, with support wavering among members.
The Forbes council met to address coal shortages after Gillard Brothers limited slack coal shipments to meet Defence Department orders for Lithgow Small Arms Factory. Mayor Ford and officials traveled to Lithgow to secure cheaper coal, arranging a reserve shipment of 200 tons with priority to E. Ho Genders’ colliery.
Forbes Municipal Council discusses intrusion by travelers and long-residing pensioners at Botanical Gardens Lowth Forbes. Inspector Preas cites multiple complaints about conduct and seeks action, while Alderman Byrnes urges police to remove campers and restore grounds for tourists. Committees to review budgets and schedule set for Monday. judges appointments also addressed.
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