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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
4
Municipal records reveal letters before last week's meeting showing a rise in building fees. Officials discuss pet projects, road repairs, and the need for standardised rates while flagging budget gaps and potential cost sharing with nearby towns.
The article notes expert statements about grasshoppers possibly invading in the coming season, with McCarthy predicting a limited outbreak and eventual natural fade. Parasite control is discussed as the most effective method, and authorities anticipate careful monitoring of pest growth, spread from West to East, and potential impacts on wool production and agriculture.
A fragmented account of an Orange horse sale depicts moderate turnout from Blue Mountain district and Victoria with prices noted for draught horses and ponies. Mentioned are water service extensions by Bartley and associates, a new water supply plan, and planned improvements tied to public works, alongside references to local valuations and conditions after rain.
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