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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
5
A fragment lists events and vendors at a community gathering including a winner named Mrs Howe, a Pyrex casserole prize by A B Royall of Victoria Hotel, and a Turkey and Cake competition. May tall young pedigree beef shorthorn cattle offered for sale by F Newell, phone 1431.
The Annual Meeting of the Ashburn electorate council is scheduled for Friday May 7 in the Council Chambers Town Hall Porbes Business. Presentation of balance sheet and accounts will be made by BROADBENT Han Bee representative from Sydney Legacy and the Director of Appeals. A cordial invitation is extended to all members of the public to attend. BEALES AND ALI MAKES OF PIANOS RA WOOD of RA who India East Pitt or Georgy Streets Sydney now $6. Phone urgent inquiries to the office to avoid disappointment.
In response to representations the council chambers Tosi Hall Fert's convene a Fiblic Meeting to discuss forming an Avro Club at Portes. The notice calls all interested parties to attend and participate in the planning and formation steps.
Landowners within the Jemalong 111 Wylden Plains Irrigation District are advised the 1947/48 irrigation season will close on 10 May. Coventry, District Engineer, Fork.
Landowners are advised that the Poor Level at Jemalong Weir will be lowered from May 10. This will affect the river upstream and Jemalong Creek. Precautions should be taken to protect stock. Official: K Coventry, M. Matric Engineer, Forbes.
Quotations inviting purchase of one or two trailer gas producer units are invited by the Department of Main Roads. Units may be inspected at the department office in Surrajong Street Parkes. Birt, Divisional Engineer, May 21, 1948.
Help wanted for a six to twelve week project starting Monday May 10 at Woolshed. D. T. Herbert Pty Ltd invites applications from shearers for 12 men, contact Bogan Gate 38.
Incomplete OCR text mentions player pianos and a reward for an item from Goldsborough Mortane with a reference to Autocrate Clules and Qumpeilive Pulses. Details are garbled but imply a public or notices context with rewards and branded items.
The piece argues for unity among ex servicemen to gain housing, land settlement, and seniority benefits. It notes equal participation by member bodies, cites Newcastle meetings, and warns against political manipulation while urging joint action on issues affecting all ex servicemen. It criticizes the RSL for resistance to non volunteers and emphasizes strength in a united front.
A reward is posted for information that leads to the conviction of anyone stealing wheat or material from Red Bend. The notice stresses strict economic handling and enforcement, indicating authorities will pursue charges to safeguard local resources and deter theft.
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