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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 09, 1948

Page

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Not a Silent Member in Parliament Dring Voices for Ashburnham

Mr BE Dring MLA and representative for Ashburnham spoke in the 25th State Parliament on 7% owadens addressing labor and housing issues. He discussed permits for motor vehicle sales, debated two bills including the Martied Women Lecturers bill and the Local Government Electoral Provisions bill, and answered 29 questions while advocating for his electorate.

Ashburnham BE. . Dring Dring Dring Moole

Tragic Tractor Accident Claims Six Year Old Boy

Six year old Fred Jeffries died after a tractor overturned on the Bundabarre property near Portes. The coroner ordered a post mortem. death caused by rupture of stomach organs and spine. Funeral held at the Church of England cemetery with mourners and local officials in attendance.

Pred Jeffries Bundabarre Walter Mattiake Portes Harrow Percy Pletact Forbes Tynes Delokery McLean Church of England A. E White

Mackey Kelly wedding at St Lawrence Forbes

A wedding service at St Lawrence's Church Forbes on February 28 united Nona Catherine Kelly and William Ernest Mackey. The bride wore off white lace over satin with a sweetheart neckline and train, and was attended by Clara Booth in sky blue. reception followed in the CWA Rooms. The couple will reside in Byhey.

Clara Booth Mrr Gharhia McCormick CWA Bydhey

Enrol Now at Mobile Education Unit

Intending students in automotive engineering driving farm mechanics fitting and machining welding and other trades are invited to enrol this week at the stabilo Technical College Unit located in the railway yards opposite the platform. Enrolment times are 10 am to 10 pm with a deadline of 7 pm Wednesday. A local anecdote closes with a ten year old recalling study from Dad and Dave until ten o'clock news.

Stabilo Technical College Raibway Yards

Protest Over Roofing Material for Nurses Quarters

The Hospitals Commission faced a protest from the Fortes Forbes district nurse quarters project by the committee of Ministers of the Crown against using asbestos cement sheeting. Officials report the commission will proceed with asbestos cement roofing and plans to paint it, despite opposition and contractor requests to use terra cotta sheets.

Forbes Andhamber Fortes Han Cahill Ward & Ls Hospitals Commission Met Tia

Lorry Owner Fined for Passenger Carrying Violation

Maurice D. Redfern faced a fine after being found to carry passengers on a lorry licensed for goods only on Parkes Road. Witnesses said he picked up three men headed to town from Daroobalgie Meatworks without charging fares. The court noted the £10 fine and warned of a higher penalty if repeated.

Maurice D. Redfern Lacosta J. J. O'Neil Gordoney Willigma Sergt Andrews Parkes Road Daroobalgle Pamengera Forbes Careoballi B.A

Royal Visit to Australia Planned Four Month Stay

The King Queen and Princess Margaret will spend about four months in Australia. They are expected to arrive in time for the 1940 parliamentary session and will cover all states. In Canberra they will meet Governor General Sir McKell at Yarralumla House and tour with appointed arrangements under the three governments.

Margaret Australia Majestic Roy Coovrra Goveror Mir. McKell Yorrnra Thoes Weiel Newting Neon

Reserve and Junior Grade Football Meeting Held

A Parkers and Por ies League gathering convened last Sunday to discuss reserve and junior grade play. Attendees considered invited teams and outline preliminary fixtures, with plans to limit travel to about two miles per competitor.

Parkers Pories Porbes Nia Ata Atason Cbes Tule Port Thoro

Hazy OCR Snippet Describes Nighttime Skin Care Product

Readable lines mention a cold cream for cleansing and soothing skin. It says apply nightly to help cleanliness and provide a warming feeling on the shin. The text resembles an old advertisement or medical note with unclear details and few concrete facts.

Agreement on Wheat Terms Reported by World Council

The International Wheat Council announced terms linking Australia Britain and Canada with a pool system to stabilize prices for several years. Britain Britain and the United Kingdom signaled imminent parliamentary approval. A London speech by E McCarthy noted major importing nations would likely endorse. Economic impact cited includes potential 26 million pounds in relief. A Canberra estimate places the anticipated rate under the 12/6 level.

Australia Masiinun United Bilty Canada Britwin Intivance China Conferance Chiffey Britain Chifley E. McCarthy Department of Commonive Commonwealth International Wheat Council Wallington London Australian Wheat Board R.tedman Washington A. Garside England SNC Australan Canberra Basta

Wool prices slump at Sydney auctions in March

Wool values receded significantly with drops from 7 to 16 percent across grades in Sydney auctions. Buyers from Bradford mills and the continent, including America, attended the sale with strong interest as finer and heavier wools showed declines. The next catalogue is set for March 17.

Sydney Guldsbrough Yass New F Via South Tablelands

The Terror plays tonight through Thursday at Briand

Patrons of The Terror are urged to attend by eight o clock. Curtain rises promptly and the audience should mark the first scene for crucial clues to the ghoul’s identity.

Briand Qelock

Battery Facts catalogue offers factory direct battery savings

Battery Facts promises savings by buying factory fresh batteries with no middlemen. Mail Marshall Battery Mfg at 19 Dixon Street Sydney for a copy free of charge.

Manufacturera Afarehall Marshall Battery Mig Dixon Street Sydney

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