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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

May 21, 1915

Page

7

Overtime Pay Debate Opens Council Meeting

Alderman James Baward led a long debate on Tuesday night on a resolution to rescind a report about non payment of overtime. Alderman Patterson urged overtime pay to sanitary contractor Anderson, while the works committee moved to stop overtime. Discussions touched on how many hours Anderson worked and the need for daily round accounts. A edge note referenced Mick O Leary and wartime service.

James Baward Patterson Alderman Edwards Anderson Patterton Aungle Leo Edwards Bates Adai- Homal Alderman Patterson Onanco Committee Dio Renier Alderman Lee Aldur Miderman Patterdon Saphary Trish Mderman Len Mick O'Leary Connaught Rangers Gordon Highlanders

Weeds and moisture drive farming methods in drought

A historical report stresses killing weeds to save soil moisture as more vital than deeper cultivation. Nebraska and New South Wales observations show uncultivated weedy surfaces waste moisture, while weed-free plots retain water and yield better. Field tests compare plowed and weeded plots, noting measurable moisture advantages from suppression.

Nebraska Experiment Station New South Wales

Obituary of Mrs Catherine Ritchie from Crookwell area

Mrs Catherine Ritchie aged about 86 died Friday afternoon at 290 Bent Street Goulburn. Born in 1827 in Ireland she came to Sydney with her husband and lived at Kiama then Puttagora where she was postmistress for over 40 years. She leaves six daughters and two sons, 39 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Her remains were taken to Crookwell for interment in Olons cemetery. She had been in splendid health until a few months ago and never consulted a doctor. Her sons include Mr Writchs of Petersham and Mr James Ritchie, a public school teacher, Brundale. Her daughters include Mrs Laverty, Mrs Sea Wan, Mrs McKenna, Mrs Jones, Mrs Pearman, Mrs Stevens and Miss Ritchie.

Catherine Aitchie Tate William Hitchie Fullerton Crookwelly A. Milne Falruti-street Goulburn Tfaradd Rltehle Irvingstown Fermanagh Ireland Sydney Aho Renide Crookwell Aolons Ritchlouy Brunele Mra Laverty Mozeldean T. Seawan Hadley M'Kenuta W. Jones Forbes Y. Pearman Suva E. Stevens Ritchte Gonthurs

A Country Tour Plays Forbes and Western District Golf

W Law president of Peter sham Club reports on a Western District tour with the NSW country players. The party visited Forbes and played matches across Welllurp, Dubbo, Katoomist, Bathurst, Grange and Forbes. They enjoyed hospitality from locals and clubs, noting Forbes greens and watering needs.

W. Law Petersham Lerentfnis N.S.W Law Taekgh Forbes Deveney Baldock Parkes Deligttnd Prewident Rehl Heedtass Axmatenes Welllurp Dubbo Tostag Bathurst Grange

Alderman Patterson in Heated Council Session

A chaotic council meeting features Alderman Patterson and other officials clashing over overtime payments and decorum. Members exchange sharp remarks and threats, with Patterson defending his stance while others debate enforcement and conduct in the chamber.

Between Two Averages Ask Ed McTaylor On Nardonks

The report notes Ed McTaylor comparing two averages in crop yields. It mentions cultivation, sowing timing, and moisture effects on No 1 and No 2 paddocks. Advishn Tarmor comments on federation factors and weed and moisture influences, with a focus on preserving memory of a quoted sentence.

McTaylor Advishn Tarmor Fuarvoal Federation Nur Aw

Unclear OCR fragment on wheat trial and ploughing plan

Fragmentary text appears to discuss wheat, ploughing, and a test event with references to an inspector and party, but the内容 is garbled and lacks coherent names, dates, or locations. No definite actions or outcomes can be determined from the readable portions.

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