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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1949
Page
4
Mrs Bob Clement of 1 North Brundah Grengell won the prize in the Miss Greei TM Art Union 209. The winning fee was 20280. The drawing occurred at night by the Muparees of Cerenly Mrs A E Selwyn. Committee expected a profit of £590 from the art store.
Dr Jehn Caldwell of Boremore was elected president of the shires association of N.S.W. He succeeds Cr Cn Well, who served as deputy and previously held offices. Caldwell’s election marks a rapid rise in local governance within Canobolas Shire County.
Seventy three year old Mere CF Healey claims to have dug about 250 acres of her property in a bid to curb a plague as she and board director Geo Cassell discuss the plan. A Forbes landholder responds by echoing the tale and dismissing the proposed example with a cryptic remark.
Metropolitan Medical Officer of Health Dr J Grahame Drew says the inspector needs community cooperation to achieve worthwhile health results. He notes ratepayers helping the inspector protect families and get value for money, while obstructive tactics can lead to sickness.
A mosaic of garbled anecdotes, names, and comments from Clement Street and Forbes stores. It mentions a shot incident, a talking point on coal miners, inventive schemes, bowling club chatter, and a reflective Confucius quote, all reflecting daily town concerns and personalities.
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