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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 13, 1951
Page
2
Acting Gas Manager reports coal received 8 tons and coal carbonised 71 tons. Coal in stock 148 tons. Gas made 220 cubic feet. Coke used on works 35 tons, coke used 9 tons estimated, coke sold 2 tons estimated, coke in stock 130 tons estimated. Tar produced 500 gallons barrel, tar in stock 8000 gallons.
The Editor notes unsigned letters cannot be published without name and address for authentication. Mr WN Davie returns home to Garema after visiting Sydney and participates in the country week bowling carnival.
Doug Beard argues wage incentive payments boost output and earnings, praising their role in mines and farming and criticizing ALP and union leaders for opposing them. He contends such systems lift workers from bare living costs and may lower prices, increasing real pay value. Mim A Willis leaves Rankin Street for a Sydney business trip by plane.
Thelma Hill formerly of Forbes spent the week end with friends Mr and Mrs J Maher of Union Street. Several local notices follow including holidays in Sydney, medical treatments at Mater Hospital, and births and deaths in the region.
The Condhobella Group Council of the CWA held at Forbes Rest Rooms on March 4. President Mrs F Simmons presided. treasurer Mrs A L Dy read finances. Minutes and executive reports were discussed. Forbes branch received permission to renovate a room for the baby health centre. Delegates praised Forbes leadership and hospitality.
A fragment notes an entity named Advecaia connected with a Bathray Booking Office located near Forbes. Details are unclear but imply a directional or archival reference. No further context or dates are available.
A misfitting conference ramble blends anecdotes about armour, radio adventurers, and a quirky verse-writing hobby. The piece spirals into local lore from Forbes and Tangier, mentioning Ned Kelly, North Africa, and a sixteenth-inch worm found in town water.
Aldermen debated Croan Street footbridge repairs versus reconstruction. Council will spend £100 on repairs while replacement costs are estimated at £1,400, but material shortages delay work. The bridge near Bates' Bridge will be treated as usable if renovated with Croan pieces, though piles are poor and life few years. The bridge may be closed during repairs.
The council debated a billiard table sale with Alderman Musgrave opposing the low £150 valuation. The mayor noted the table should not be stored in the library and suggested moving it. The council finally recommended gifting the table to the National Fitness body.
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