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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1946
Page
1
A wartime feature highlights how disabled veterans gain equal terms through surgery and prosthetics. Images show men with limbs repaired or replaced, aiming to remove handicaps in industry. Caption notes Mr. F. alongside the pictures.
Canberra reports 1,000,000 cigarettes seized by Customs with distribution undecided. Sydney's population exceeds one million. About 853,000 cigarettes have already been sold, mostly American brands.
Walter Ronald Ball and Leonard Hope Robinson faced charges in Portes Police Court for theft and related offenses tied to stolen motor vehicles at Forbes. The court adjourned proceedings to August 8 with Ball bound over on £50 and surety or two sureties of £35 each.
Notice of subdivision involving new cement dwelling and laundry facilities on parcels at Parnell Street. Applicants N G Wilid Ing and I A Robb seek erection of structures valued at £1015 and related lot 4 section plans on portions of 1184 Parnell Street. Properties listed under parcel identifiers and owner/applicant details included.
The Council seeks expert advice from Public Works on establishing new saleyards near the trucking yards. Deputation members urge construction to handle growing stock volumes, with discussions on layout, transit lines, and facilities for sheep and horse handling amid financial and logistical challenges.
Farmers and Settlers Association launches writ through Nelux paloo Pty. Ltd. claiming higher returns for 1945-46 wheat crop sold to the Wheat Board under National Security Regulations. Suit amount exceeds 29 million pounds amid test case talk.
Firemen threaten to cease work unless demands are met. The council discusses provisions for extra daytime fireman, a new gangway, and a safe passage for trolley operations. Engineer notes electricity supply may take at least a month to become fully active.
The report notes that the next federal elections will be held on September 28. The item mentions political timing and parliamentary discussions, with no further details on candidates or results.
A Forbes Municipal Council debate centered on not revealing the source of information about a secret committee. The manager of Forbes Newspaper Co. refused disclosure citing policy. Alderman Paddison criticized the stance as expected while Alderman Brenner supported the motion.
An echo of the recent black ban on the Afilon Hotel surfaced at a League sub-branch meeting. Mr. T. North reported that after the ban was lifted a member was refused drinks, prompting questions about actions by Forbes sub-branch and the licensee Mr. Staff.
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