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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 02, 1942
Page
3
The Water Conservation and Irrigation Commission invites all interested parties to inform whether they support or object to the application by Rob ert Hamilton Herbert for two fumpe or Lachlan Fuver en por tom 1. The secretary notes a resignation at the address below and sets a June 1 deadline for responses.
The Carmnell Municipal Council discussed May 20 reports from the electrical engineer and works manager on using a Crossley gas engine to pump town water. Estimates suggest 50 hp engine could deliver 90,000 gallons per hour at high cost, with concerns about peak demand and filtration automation. a private firm might offer cheaper conversion to gas.
A.T.C. notes show Mr Jamar of the portal honored at Morse to Farkes Plight. Sgt Pedrin and Mr Knight from Moreet Parkes Aly School confer with Mr Hart on RAAP Morse instruction in Forbes. Knight delivers a short lecture on Wireless Waren. Peak Hi and Condobeiln Puehts plan to visit Farben for further lectures. Flight Went, Bureh, Corporallasn- Meigh and eight cadets attend Forbes drill parade. Cadet Crawford O. named acting corporal.
Forbes F. B. Awsciolion led questions on land matters at the monthly meeting. Members favored reform of land tenure with reductions in instalments and interest, and an option to convert to perpetual tenure. The league urged lowering rates, easing maintenance, and limiting Crown charges while keeping the idea of perpetual leases on the table.
The Forbes council discussed land notices and school property concerns, rate policy shifts for a local dehydration plant, ambulance service funding, and transport committee representation. Communications from ministers noted factory plans, aircraft production, and possible dengue fever measures, with council approvals on membership and a welfare grant.
The RAF attacked a Friesian convoy at night with a large force. Reconnaissance showed ships in the area and heavy anti aircraft fire. One escort vessel and a corvette were damaged as warships retreated toward the North Sea coast.
A crack military unit at Amberton will participate in the Second Liberty Loan drive in Melbourne. Addresses will be delivered by the Prime Minister the Federal Capital Chief and the Premier of Victoria, outlining national support and loan details.
The council discussed postponing public auction of land and buildings in Lachlan Street Shire and considered accepting Chel Sutti on for works. An application to the Public Treatree was noted with a motion by Ald Puddison and Bawls. Works overseer Ali iarley was to brief a meeting on street improvements and potential uses.
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