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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1949
Page
5
Forbes municipality seeks applicants for a junior clerk role. Open to male or female, with intermediary certificate preferred. Salary 140 per year, modern training in ledgers and general office work, under expert supervision. Apply by forwarding copies of credentials to Town Clerk, Time Hall.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a town council notice with references to a rotary gear pump or portable air compressor, a council engineer, Dempsey town clerk, Forbes town hall. Date appears as 6th June 19th or 1840s era, details unreadable.
Woods & Gons offer a varied C list of furnishings and household items for sale including beds, dressers, tables, chairs, sewing machines, kitchenware, appliances, lighting, carpets, bicycles, tools, and a gun, with poultry entries invited and items described as nearly new or in good order. The sale starts at 2 PM and features a four wheel motor trailer and other equipment.
In four speeches at Little Rock Ark on Truman’s policy, supporters urged continuation of Marshall Plan aid to Western Europe. They argued continued US help strengthens recovery and safeguards peace, noting nonintervention could invite war and threaten global security.
The Forbes Hockey Association carnival at South Wate Park showcased local talent from the Wran District with teams from Bathurst Parkes Lithgow and Parkes taking part. Mayor Conridge opened the event praising the association and South Circle Park’s potential as a premier field for the upcoming season.
The Coven High School presented authorities with a problem about migrant students and space. It notes that all primary age children can only attend primary school, while many in the migrant group seek placement, with 12 migrants needing return to camp due to lack of room. Existing European students total 60, with 49 now enrolled, while strain grows on limited facilities at the high school.
The Cy Talliagar Shire Comune last week decides to register a sharp protest against plans altering electoral boundaries that could reduce Bowery representation. The Shire President Dr J Roberta warns of cross-border control and vows to resist decentralisation as a reverse. Prices shift with a 40 2d per gallon premium granted to Grange tail procureres and milk costs rise for housewives to 10d per quart door delivery.
A contested meeting discussed dog racing at the showground with residents opposing the sport. Proponents argued for betting revenue and community use, while critics cited moral concerns and potential disturbances. A secret ballot was urged to reflect true public sentiment, with plans for a formal vote and further meetings.
Council minutes discuss designating new taxi stands near Union Bank Sprit Street and in front of My Tavis shop, and a bus stand by provider to serve Birdie Theatre patrons. Proposals include North HM and New Avenue options, shelter provisions, and police recommendations. several sites approved or recommended for action.
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