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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 19, 1940

Page

6

Questions A Growing Habit In Forbes Council Affairs

An alderman group questions municipal handling of drum purchases for Forbes water scheme. Details cover drum totals 1474 received, 900 sold, storage at Gasworks and other depots, with named buyers and prices. Replies note book value of electric plant 18100, and future power arrangements with Parkes and costs to consumers.

Forbes Municipal Council Aid Heiman Central Tablelands Ald Sandemy Byrnrs Sanders Questins Orld Forbes Municipal Counel Jris al Gasworks Young Street Camp Street Gasworks Boean Gmte Cowra Road Camp A. GB Allisog. Porbes J.D. White Forbes A. BR. Pearse T. White D. Radburn J. Kramer G. H. Griffith Department of Main Roads Stephens Chess Helman Parkes Forbesty Incorporated Fey Work Kew South Wales

Orange Stock Market Report From Mecfeilly and Partners

Mecfeilly Crampton and Martin Pty Ltd report on oranges and livestock at Orange. Cattle yards show mutiny fats and small pen counts with prices from £5 to £16 for cattle and strong milking cow sales. Sheep yarding around 15,000 with fat section bidding keen but overall dull. stores show some good values. Prices for foals, boguets, ewes, lambs, and merino stock given with varied regional ranges.

Mecfeilly, Crampton & Martin Pty Ltd Phitridoy Orange Lambely

Local Warroo Cricket Fixture Thrills Hosts Nell McPhillamy

Social cricket at Warroo features Condebolin squad visiting Forbtn to meet BL Lawrence. Home side, boosted by 13 batsmen, wins comfortably before fifth wicket fall with hosts led by Nell McPhillamy hosting. Scorers include Simonds Cannon and McKinnon among standout names.

Condebolin Forbtn Laurence Warroa Nell McPhillamy St. Laurener

Glenelg Cup Clash Ends With Forbes Cap

Forbes holds the Glenelg Cup at Halpin's Flat defeating Cleavers Colts by 273 runs to 132. Colts opened, Flynn top-scored with 4, while Forbes’ W Clifford led bowling with four for 35. Laner Hodge added a patient 47 in Forbes' reply as Ryan and others chipped in for the big win.

Forbes Cleavers Halpin Bentlay Flynn Deloy Pat Ryan J Advis Bosley W. Clifford Yer Hie Eel Blackbeth Laner Hodge

Sir Earle Page declares Australia must defend itself

Sir Earle Page and co leader of the United Parity faction attacked the Federal Government for war blunders and policy gaps. He urged that any expeditionary force remain transferable to Australia and warned shortages of manpower. He called for unity and cautioned against overextension in Britain and France.

Australia Sues Earle Cage Inderlinen l Farle Australi

Public meeting on coal dispute and miner protests

A chaotic report describes a public meeting of miners led by the federation official, who claims workers face pressure and delays under the Brockman Award. The article notes discontent and a tense push to move the court, with criticisms of management practices and an increase in the club’s credit balance amid the turmoil.

Sydney Vey Burtday Predernion Brockman T. N. Stephens Gunn Ucalation Ares Stephens Auleyards Maiin Sairyarcs

Wet policy rows ripple through Country Party leadership

Draft text notes Country Party members entering the Federal Ministry as Cameron champions wet policy. It mentions the Deputy Prime Minister and Ministerial roles, with the leader showing support for alcohol policy amid the reshuffle.

Country Party Cameron Ces

U S Fleet Maneuvers Pacific Waters Through April

A U S fleet of 120 surface ships and 350 aircraft will maneuver in the Pacific until April 3. The operation will include a strike at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Six Navy bombers landed at Canton Island after flying in formation from Johnston Island and will return to Honolulu.

United States Pearl Harbour Hawaii Canton Taland Johnston Island Honolulu

St Laurence Municipal Council Tennis Club Officers Report

February reports from St Laurence Municipal Council officers cover health, licenses, works and water, plus the St Laurence Tennis Club annual meeting held March 10. Elections elected Patron Bishop Fox, President Father Boylan, and a full management slate with social and secretary roles. notes praise for a successful year and upcoming tournaments.

ST. Laurence St. Laurence Tennis Club Marist Bros Dr. Fox Rey Fathie Boylan Hro Avellino Mes ‘Sterl Morgan P. McGarry Kelleher H. Sweeney A J Meagher Willian Greretary L. Jores Assiphwill Ct Manining Mien We Rogan G J Manning H Cannon T Besgrove Scenes T. Rhodes T A Besgrove K. Guavin G. Sweeney K Rowlarks Mannit L. Jones Missea Cane Uot W. Rogan Geri Ty Stasois

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