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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1939
Page
5
Mr Lewis led a discussion on the committee’s finances noting February debts of £2001 with a £238 bank overdraft and unsettled instalments owed to the Commission. He cited storekeepers with overdrafts and emphasized the hospital’s fragile cash position though patient numbers and costs per stay were improving.
In a Commons session Mr. Chamberlain signaled the British government’s approach went beyond mere consultation on recent international developments. He declined to detail actions yet, noting ongoing consultations with other states and pledging a full statement once final positions are clear. Oliver Stanley rejected calls for a special dumping duty on German goods as in the American pact.
The resignation of Mr. Menzies recalls that Prime Minister J A Lyons already had a record as the only government member to have served continuously since its 1932 formation. The lone original minister still in the Cabinet is the Customs Minister at Lyonne, who briefly withdrew and then returned after the first general election.
The Forbes sub branch of the Returned Soldiers League approved a report on using ex-soldiers as a reserve force. It recommends two classes, A for ages 14 to 40 for front line units and B for 40 to 60 for garrison and admin roles, open to all postwar Empire service. It calls for enlistment under RSLA and licensing bodies, muster parades twice yearly, no pay, minor uniforms, badges, and a three-year initial term with potential extension.
In a tense session, UAP rebels thwarted Premier Stevens’ attempt to adjourn the Legislative Assembly to April 26. Government losses occurred twice, 34-32 then 26-35, amid heated exchanges and a Speaker vote. Attacks by Lee and Foss drew disruption as Lee was ejected. An amendment sought to channel Parliament business to a petition and a Speaker majority.
Mr E Allen supervising a Forbes sub terminal silos project completed last Friday. Cost about £13000, contractor Hor an and Crossan Sydney. Capacity rises from 60000 to 350000 bushels, with 13 new bins and modern electrical gear. Aimed to ease congestion on Porches Stockinbingal line, enabling faster wheat transfer and improved bagged wheat unloading.
The Forbes Land Board met yesterday to consider transfer requests and road purchase appraisals. Several applications were recommended for consent at valued rates per acre, while one transfer by Howell was refused due to excess land and flood refuge concerns, with specifics on appraised values and acreages noted.
Parkes, Feak Hi, Canowindra and Cundebolin club rivals in the Brien Cup at Farkea. Forbes finish as runners up to Parkes with a Forbes lineup including Dr. McLean, C Beagrove, G. Miller and W. J. Davidson. Evening play continued as A. D. Hi Nelson and T. attended the event.
Mrs Rees of Booth Forbes is a patient in Brentwood Private Hospital with gastro influenza. Several Forbes residents, including Miss Joyce Girdham and Mrs J Holden, travel to the metropolis for holidays and medical attention. The week sees engagements, hospital news, travels to Sydney and Brisbane, a funeral in Grenfell, and a Forbes wedding between Miss Ruby Dease and Mr John Vane with local society figures in attendance.
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