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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
10
A ladies tournament is slated for Bonnie Hoyal tennis court with weekly Wednesday afternoon sessions. Advertisements list stock items at Forbes hardware and tool suppliers, plus furniture sales roles and a general Forbes club meeting on Friday June 17.
An assortment of memorial notices for late relatives and friends, with names such as William Henry Bene Mary Ann Smith and Mary, plus church service times for Presbyterian, John’s Church and Lutheran Church. The page includes remembrances dated in the 1940s and 1947, along with Sunday school and midweek classes details.
Wanted housemaid at St Johns Hunter offering seven days per week and all meals provided. Further particulars available from the matron.
The Shire of Jemalong invites tenders for ongoing contracts including road works and travel services to 5 pm on Monday July 14. Tender documents cover six large scale contracts with cubic yard yardage and ware specification details. submission requires use of official tender forms.
Notice from Forbes Shire Office dated June 28 1940 setting final rate details under local government authority. Document mentions percent rates and adjustments for provincial governance and shire committee actions.
Quotations for supply of water energy related services are invited. Apply by delivery to the Water Conservation and Derigihion Cotes office in Lands Building, Fortes K. Coventry, District Priver. Further particulars obtainable from the office.
A meeting to explore unity between the Pertorre d Settlers Association and the Wheat Growers Union is set for June 15 at Forbes Town Hall. General President Mr High Roberton and Clem Predetent of WGMe Bijuthye are expected, with accredited members invited in the Burnham district council area.
In Fifield, a tiny country settlement, two large lottery prizes were claimed by local residents. Winners were identified by officials and received prize money amid community attention.
A well attended meeting of the Marromine Forms and Sattler Association discussed the rabbit problem in the district. Representatives from the Dubbo Parthes Protect tio Board attended along with local officials to review proposed curbs on rabbit overrun.
The article discusses a 15 year meat export contract between the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth Governments. It notes a conference on expanding Australian meat production for export, details of price and quantity arrangements, and a board appointed to work with the Department of Commerce and Agriculture to finalize the contract terms.
A fragmented passage discusses oil change every 1000 miles as a best practice. It notes laboratory tests showing increased deposits and oxidation with longer intervals, and argues for regular changes to prevent engine wear. It references broader fleet experience and cautions against extended intervals to avoid damage.
The St and Soviets Club hosts an informal evening featuring a coed comedy titled Philippa Swan. The event promises witty lines and surprising situations with a playful tone and asks attendees to bring a cake for a communal treat. Public invitation notes a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
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