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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 31, 1931
Page
5
Jemalong Shire Council invites claims for a forward action under the act. The notice lists offices and names, setting the deadline of August 24 for submissions. Shire Clerk Forbes signs the notice dated July 1881 and urges compliance with the prescribed form.
The Forbea District Hospital Board presented a financial statement at the annual meeting, noting receipts and expenditures for the year ending date. Large declines in subscriptions and donations contrasted with substantial receipts, while sundry items and visitor fees contributed to a total of £266,745 for the year, compared with the previous year.
Fragmentary OCR text references wedding invitations and a printer, with hints toward consult an Advocate Craft Printers for wedding invitation production. Includes stray terms Methodist Church and lecture references, unclear names and dates.
A prize draw by the Big Art Union in aid of the Deaf and Blind Children will be announced in August under Police Supervision at Sydney Town Hall. Tickets cost a small sum, with prizes including £4000 first place, two £2680 prizes, and other valuable awards totaling around £2400. Entries require a postal note and stamped envelope to the Hon. Secretary, Dent, Duc and Blind No. 6 Art Union, G.P.O., Sydney.
Forbes notes dedication at 11 and 2 pm service led by REV. J H Cortelia. Cowra reports cup tie prize changes from 1200 to proposals of 2400 then 600 then 400 pounds. July meeting profits 72 4 0 with taking 100 in advance and expenditure 1080 4.
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