16 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 16, 1936
Page
1
The council discussed a kerbside parking plan at Thursday night meeting amid concerns over safety and accessibility. Proponents urged a modern central system while opponents questioned traffic impact. no final decision was reported.
Auction advertisement notes sale of properties by Mr T Woon tomorrow afternoon at 2 to 4 pm. Location Ragwat with a list of plots and buildings up for bidding. details appear in the public auction notice from Ak a ome.
A discussion at the Forbes council proposed a ratepayer referendum on funding a filtration plant. Alderman W H Hackock later withdrew the motion to defer appointing an engineer while the council postponed engineering decisions to gauge financial implications for the municipality.
A Jemalong Shire report highlights local health collections and archival efforts. The feature notes improved access to records, community involvement, and planned expansion of preservation programs across regional facilities.
Obituary notice reports the death of James D Cannon aged 79, with sparse readable details from the obituary column. The fragment mentions a personal note and possibly a funeral or memorial arrangement, reflecting standard obituary practice in the era.
A man sustained multiple finger injuries after a collision with a truck near a Western festival site. Emergency responders described mangled digits, with medical staff reporting extensive damage requiring immediate treatment. Investigators are reviewing the incident to determine fault and any contributing factors at the event location.
A rambling letter describes the appointment process for a lineman at Munloyos Smanally under letters of authority. It cites Mayor Ford and the council, notes opposition to the journeyman post, and records the council's vote and related personnel references. The piece references Hwan ules val Shore map and local officials in a period-style town record.
Fragmentary obituary note mentions Mr E N Coomber with a death due to heart failure. The garbled text references locations and names such as Parkes and Navine, but readable facts are limited.
Fragmented OCR describes a riverbank incident involving rabbits and a property owner facing liability. It mentions a court or local authority action, a possible land or river question, and references to assets or holds tied to the river area. Unclear names or dates are present but not readable.
Forbes reports an excellent response to the Wad Evons fund appeal for humanitarian work. Local contributors include numerous townspeople and groups, with donations collated for the Red Cross effort and appreciation echoed by organizers and beneficiaries.
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