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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 21, 1939
Page
3
A local effort linked to the war veterans home draws community attention as committees, residents, and organizations organize memorials and fundraising. The project seeks to identify suitable design elements, number of bedrooms, and site plans while honoring memory of a named individual and involving civic groups in the planning.
Local Cowra hospital issues spark a review of ongoing power and governance delays. A faction within the committee criticizes the pace of reforms and pledges to seek clearer direction as residents await essential services.
At a Boree Shire Council meeting in Cudal last week Mr Ray Carman spoke for the Furni ture Aig Bettiens Association urging that the fine for increased land valuations and rates is inappropriate. ALC Miller and others backed the stance noting protest against price declines in wheat and wool.
A letter from the association urges Moree Shire Council to arrange consultations enabling objectors to meet the valuer and reach an amicable settlement, avoiding court action. It proposes notifying objectors of dates and locations for valuation, with a one month notice prior to any appeals or court steps.
The Strand Theatre showcases a lavish program headlined by Viena melodies and a grand dreamlike sequence, featuring notable performers such as Harry Fernand Gruvet and Allie Kory Mienniese. The event highlights courtly dance and operatic interludes in a spectacular stage production with thrilling and adventurous screen careers threaded through the show.
A report on the Forbes junior farmers displaying diverse projects. Poultry, sheep breeding, fruit trees, corn beds, and fodder crops are highlighted with participants like Elś Chislett, Walter Ghiclett, and the Miller home group. Raised beds, sanitation, and water supply schemes appear, with comments on progress and early results.
February records from Forbes Baby Health Centre report 64 visits to Sister Ottea and 171 babies weighed, with 18 children given care. The data note the infant attendance and general services provided, reflecting monthly public health work.
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical newspaper shows garbled phrases about mushrooms and names like Skee Gus and Stone. The legible parts hint at an odd discussion of growth and prohibition but no coherent event or date emerges.
A letter from Mir Gi. P. Evers requests an urgent grant for Uhm hospital funds. The Minister stated the request could not be acceded due to the state of the Commission and pending board considerations. Local authorities await a decision on additional funding and immediate assistance.
The article details Neville Titerith’s shift to breeding his own stock amid pasture shortages and a dry season. He plans to use his own ram for breeding, notes wool and ewe performance, and considers investments like electric fencing and homegrown feed. Alan Pavey is involved in sheep dealings and potential purchases for a broader project, with past deviations amid growth concerns.
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