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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 25, 1952
Page
5
Landholders are reminded of the urgent necessity to provide adequate fire breaks on land owned or occupied. In default, the council may exercise powers under the Bush Fires Act 1940, carry out the works and recover costs from the owner or occupier.
Classified notice lists a range of items for sale or trade including a Giri youth request for cleaned items and a 1037 Chrysler sedan. Also advertised is a MORRIG SPORTS TOURER and a Chevrolet utility in various mechanical conditions. Flood victims assistance offered through the ALFA, with tickets and distribution through Scotty Wallace and Peasley Bon Rankin Street locations.
A detailed record of the Tech College work describing enrolments across departments such as Millinery and Dressing, Woodwork, Carpentry and Joinery, and Mechanical trades. It highlights waiting lists, popularity of courses, limited enrolments in Automotive Mechanics, and new equipment like a sewing machine funded by the Department. The report notes student attendance, industry interest, and ongoing need for better storage and workshop facilities.
Gently collect their Gaia at Commonwealth Wool and Produ Co now available. Deadline Friday Sth December.
Shire of Jemalong notification listing approved arrestors and distribution models for vehicle and teacher equipment in wheat paddocks. Includes cone, chinaman’s hat, monel, cylindrical, and other types with external distributors in Sydney and NSW towns. Ends with requirement to comply with the Bush Fires Act and regulations.
Advertisers without current accounts will pay a Booking Fee of 1/- for each Casual Advertisement in future. This new charge applies to non account holders and aims to streamline ad processing. Existing account holders remain unaffected by the change.
NSW road toll shows 741 fatalities and 137 injuries in the year to June with 72 462 accidents. Lachlan area totals indicate 108 more deaths and 3824 injuries, across shires including Parkes, Young Boorowa and Lachlan, while several districts report no listed fatalities.
Edward Weaver and Coy report Forbes market for pigs held Friday with generally fair to good showing. Prime heavy and meat weights advanced slightly versus previous sale. lightweight categories rose up to 14 per head. Quotations offered include heavy fatteners 20 40 to 20 60, heavy baconers 26 to 32, light baconers 28 to 30, heavy porkers 26 14 to 28 68, meat porkers 20 6 to 26 0.
In a report the executive secretary outlines forming new branches at Parkes, Warroc, Woodstock, Darcy Fallen, and Greenethorpe. He notes branch meetings, aims to raise membership, encourage branch participation, and discuss badges, costs, and fundraising through annual Lachlan Valley Development League events to boost funds for branches and the Central Executive.
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