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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1940
Page
4
An appeal from a local wartime committee requests broad support from Firbes Fo & B. Association to collect all kinds of wartime materials for national efforts. The speaker notes ready permission and cooperation to aid production and logistics.
A concise note discusses tagging and organization of stationery items including envelopes and headings. It outlines practical steps for labeling and categorizing materials for efficient filing and retrieval within an office setting.
Mor & Co yarded about 600 sheep with 1000 head “like” fallen stock, selling bulk through action. Breeding ewes and aged merino stock fetched varied prices, with several lots including Corriedale ewes and bred ewes marking strong demand among buyers.
The council’s finance committee received a detailed report on the dilapidated plant and road infrastructure. A civil work program was approved for a power grader and shelter improvements at the cemetery was reviewed with police cost estimates to be considered.
A report from the Forbes branch meeting states that silos will be opened this year under the Purmorn and Geodwon Association. The Portes may also open the salon for the year, with decisions pending on wheat handling and fertilizer compliance in the Use district.
The notice invites readers to submit true stories and jokes for upcoming issues. It emphasizes sharing any new incidents and timely information with the newsroom to keep the paper lively and connected with the community.
In a noisy Cheimster centre meet, Grawlin edged out Ellis and Jones with a four rivers clash. Bowling honors went to Leader Sumkins and Rogees with strong showings from Newham and Desgrove behind the scenes.
A rugged match saw Forbes overpower Eugowra with a 6 run margin. Key figures included J Smilin 3 for 9 and Bib Clifford contributing early breakthroughs. Portes bowled economically to deny Eugowra a bigger total, while J Niven anchored Forbes with figures close to 2 for 47.
A community picnic hosted by the Buffs drew a large turnout with children enjoying games and a sheltered meal. Officers Basil Clifton L Heike 1 Acre and Maguire helped organize the event and a snake hunt provided a dramatic highlight for attendees.
The Fortes Municipal Council heard a works committee report after inspections last Wednesday. Recommendations include opening the Olympic swimming pool, supplying a lawn mower, erecting a tool shed near center, building a ladies' clubroom, sheep-proof laneway yarda, and urgent repairs to baleyards and streets with associated costs. A patriotic project scrap was discussed and approved.
The group voted to the Great Britain Civilian War Pun. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors, but readers get a snapshot of a Saturday association meeting discussing a wartime-related civilian matter.
Local Municipal Council debates strict enforcement of stock impounding rules after stray cattle and calves cause public nuisance and safety concerns. Alderman Sanders pushes to end automatic summons for straying stock once fines cover costs, arguing better revenue and clarity, while critics warn of overreach and enforcement flaws.
A mangled prose segment references Lakeway competition and a Parkes event, then shifts to political figures and debates. It mentions a secretary, names like Kevin, Stor, Barton, and Crane, and covers a chaotic mix of notes about demonstrations and tensions. The piece also hints at Greek Metaxas era rhetoric and a council discussion on prosecuting a stockpiling incident amidst disorder.
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