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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
May 28, 1946
Page
3
A proposal to move the Police Inspector's residence nearer town and convert the current quarters into an Old Men's Home was rejected by the Pelle Department. The Municipal Council discussed Premier communications urging no transfer, citing maintained standards at the current site and contact with the Police Station.
Mr W M Curtain addressed Forbes Chamber on the role of agriculture in local commerce. He linked diversified farming with saleyards and wool and noted wheat flow, lucerne yields on the Lachlan, irrigation limits, soil erosion control, and the impact of quality on market prices.
The Forbes council discussed various town matters including invitations to dignitaries, planning for water supply, land transfers, and road works. A dairy industry outlook highlighted by Mr Gunnels noted Forbes could grow vegetables and supply army needs, with beans and tomatoes sold locally and to Sydney markets.
Insurance advertisement indicates all classes covered by the Liverpool A A London and Globe Insurance Co Ltd with local agent Moore Broke and Co in England. It promotes broad coverage and agent services for policy holders.
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