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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1952
Page
4
A fragment listing insurers and agents including Liverpool and London names, stock and station agents, a templar or similar title, and a phone contact 306. The garbled text hints at a classified notice for insurance or agency services with typewriter availability and miscellaneous branding.
In a Forbes Court proceeding, a female defendant received five months of extended clemency amid discussion of probation and a related charge. Detective Constable Muon Keliy provided input as the court weighed sentencing options and potential early release terms.
Secretary reports a survey of the Lachlan River and tributaries, with K Coventry, outlining twofold aims: water conservation for irrigation and improved transport capacity. It discusses Lake Cowal storage, proposed outlets to the Murrumbidgee system, and phased works for flood protection and river regulation over years with cost considerations.
Jemalong Shire Council, led by Cr. K Cutlie, discusses levee applications and related infrastructure projects. A representative report covers surveys, landowner consultations, and engineering reviews for proposed levee works along the southern Cant Sobolin Road and adjacent properties. The council approves several bank and subdivision-related applications while noting Commonwealth government involvement and planned asset protections.
In the Forber district a wool sale drew attention across multiple towns including Tullaview and Porton. Trade figures show activity at the Willow and nearby assemblies with names such as Grenfell, Halden, and Boyd cited among vendors and buyers as rural markets adjust to changing demand. The fragmentary OCR notes mention various place names, retailers, and potential transactions, reflecting a bustling regional exchange.
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