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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 28, 1952
Page
7
L V D L secretary outlines government plans for a geological and hydrological survey of Lachlan Valley artesian water. Estimated cost about £5000. Attendees include local officials and farmers seeking irrigation viability, with reports on bore yields, pumping capacity, and potential government grants for a full investigation before final proposals.
Nyngan unveils a new Olympic standard swimming pool in a 1 acre parkland featuring flood lighting and a subsurface filtration system. Major-General Wes Y Windeyer and local officials attend the opening while public works minister and federal and state representatives arrive for ceremonies. The pool area includes a bowling green, tennis courts, turf-wicket oval, and a 40 mile water link to ensure supply in dry seasons.
Hospital finances are bad everywhere and Forbes has the full share of rubles. At Monday’s board meeting the Treasurer reported a credit balance on October 3 but county accounts totalled more, and numerous payments were approved. The chairman warned of worsening finances while discussions about opening an isolation block continued.
The government will pay four hundred and ninety pounds to Frederick Lincoln McDermott, released earlier this year after serving over four years of a life sentence for murder following Bathurst Supreme Court sentencing in 1936. The decision, guided by Royal Commissioner Justin Kineli, stems from findings that the trial was unsatisfactory and that McDermott’s release should aid rehabilitation.
Motorists should watch engine heat for signs of overheating. The Salma chief engineer explains that almost all engines use a thermostat in the water outlet to regulate temperature by opening shutters toward the radiator. If the thermostat fails to open, cooling is compromised and the unit may need replacement to prevent overheating.
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