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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 01, 1935
Page
1
Debate over a 2250 loan to fund new buildings lighting and ground improvements at the cricket ground ended with aldermen declining to guarantee repayments. Sporting bodies urged a referendum and promise to guarantee half, while the council sought ways to fund without increasing ratepayer debt.
The Legislative Assembly heard Minister Cunningham outline a government plan to raise relief workers pay by about 2d per hour with existing rates for skilled work. Forbes sport bodies press for funds via Unemployment Relief Council to attract talent and boost local trade, while council members debate vision and costs and a delegation is urged to meet later.
A heated challenge debate between E Field head of F and BA and A H J Wilcox of food WI Grenfell is set for Friday March 8 at Forbes Town Hall. Farmers and business people are expected to attend as Grenfell questions Field on government policy for wheat growers while Field defends the F and BA position.
A local report notes Cook seeks 160 pounds in damages from Forbes grazier. The action seeks compensation for alleged loss incurred in a grazing dispute at Forbes.
The Workers' Compensation Commission heard Michael Gielly of Creekwall sue Foster Boreham of Wirringa for 160 pounds for injuries from a shearers cock in September. The injury required amputation of two finger joints. The respondent denied liability, claiming the accident was not in the course of employment and that notice was not given. Evidence was heard by registrar H Lamond with legal representation listed for both sides.
The council will send delegates to a central western shires conference to address the skeleton weed menace. Taree town clerk notes the 60th anniversary of incorporation. Booth Forbes Hockey Club seeks a playing ground. none available, but use of hockey area allowed. St Lawrence Tennis Club requests free electricity for March 21 matches between John Bromwich and Arthur Huxley. request refused. Gravel tenders for South Condobolia Road awarded to Mewirs, Preaton and Dale at 6/2 per cubic yard.
Nine applicants underwent interviews for a municipal undertaking. Final appointment decisions rest with the mayor town clerk and chief engineer after concluding the interview phase.
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