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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 13, 1947

Page

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Promotion scheme for soldier settlement debated in parliament

Discussion over a proposed soldier settlement promotion scheme details entitlements for ex servicemen to acquire property. The plan would allow purchase of blocks divided from a larger estate with qualification certificates and no fixed price ceiling if the area is valued fairly. Officials stress consultative steps and potential benefits for veterans and regional development.

Mr . Churtels Mark Cy Fen Iit Servicerah Ie Property Trust Hiraogio Lowes Cope Stan Miller Trayrond Show Trickland

C W A Food for Britain and Charity Activities

The C W A discusses sending food parcels to England and requests sugar bags for parcel wrap, with donations from Mrs Eaton, Mr Jennings, Mrs Cannon. A Mother’s Day event is planned for May 21 for elderly ladies, and Mrs McDonald offers a Thought for the Day about helping others.

C.W.A Bert Women's Institutes England Parcela Eaton Mr Jennings Cannon O.W.A. Ball We Town C.W

Forbes Boys Red Cross drive aids Ute Food for Britain appeal

During the last week of school term the Forbes Boys Senval bramch Junior Red Cross raised funds for Ute Food for Britain. A tuck shop and classroom competitions sent £1100 to the Junley Red rc. Seven parcels of food with greeting cards will go to Britain for children. Donations included clothing from Roy and Bruce Burgers, and Freddie Two contributed foods.

Forbes Senval Bramch Red Cross Britain NBY Junley Red Rc Forbes Boye Roy Bruce Burgers Freddie

Water supply augmentation debate discussed by town officials

A Sydney holiday trip by Town Clerk D P Dempsey spurred discussion on augmenting the town water supply. The piece details proposed extensions, potential storage, and the roles of the Water and Sewers Department, with officials weighing costs, timing, and legal considerations.

D. P. Dempsey Sydney

Election tally chaotic recount in Ashburnham ward

Fragmentary report shows a contested vote count with names like Dring Mahesy and Cockram. It lists primary votes and totals, hints at a correction after a formal count, and notes references to electors and divisions without clear outcomes.

Dee Herwtlor P. Dring Haby d Gevkeram Hulieay Dring Lad Aelefeld Fotliw Ling Cockram Becton Amaking de Vitaly Go Wei Corkram Brin Elliott Wan Mist Leom Leer Soe Postal Beetuon Biel Grand Total Dring Ani Geetion WA Gti Prang Botaly

Praise for Police Handling of Show Traffic

The Forbes Municipal Council praised the police for managing crowds and traffic during the show and election day. The mayor cited record attendance and no incidents, and a letter of appreciation from the Council was sent to Police Headquarters. Ald Smith and Martin supported forwarding the letter to authorities.

Forbes Municipal Counil MD. Gunn Vhis Consell Ald Smith Martin Tes

Fragmentary note on late night events and unclear notices

A garbled OCR fragment describes delays, distance estimates, and notifications related to a local matter. Names, places, and specifics are unreadable, leaving uncertain outcomes or actions and no clear single event to summarize.

Warning to Farmers on Overdue Statistical Reports

Farmers are warned twofold about overdue statistical reports with potential penalties for non-compliance. Notices emphasize timely submission for local census purposes and confidential handling of furnished data by the party collecting it.

Four New Local Dwellings Proposed by Inspector Report

Inspector's report lists four dwelling applications in progress with details on applicants and locations. Entries mention NN Samiti Ditech de Divine Bey, properties with weatherboard style, and planned building for approval within the current week.

NN Samiti Ditech de Divine Bey Bee Fayad Sayeed Cawelli

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