19 May 1933
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
1
Engineer Cox reports the steam plant is the sole generating unit in service and warns careful operation. A plan to shut down one afternoon weekly for inspections and maintenance is adopted to prevent further failures while avoiding night repairs due to safety and lighting concerns.
Forbes unveils a rabbit trapping and processing scheme linked to a new rabbit treatment facility run by Mr. Rub Treanor. Unemployed locals may trap rabbits for pay, while farmers can reduce infestations and earn extra income. Early hurdles include lack of traps and funding, but government support is being sought to sustain operations and reduce dole.
Ald Byrnes and colleagues discuss a proposed filtration plant and water-rate referendum. They weigh costs to residents, potential debt, and whether a public vote should precede any large expenditure while noting river water quality and long-term health implications.
An application was made to Chief Judge in Equity Justice Harvey to restrain the Government from presenting the Upper House Reform Bill to the Governor for Royal assent. The move argues copies of the bills were not sent to all electors before the referendum was held.
The latest Ashburnham electorate figures show Yeaigi at 530 versus No, increasing the majority for Yes today.
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