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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1940
Page
4
The Minister stated the Department will not buy seed wheat stocks. Seed buyers should arrange with growers who have seed for sale and payments go directly to the farmers. Wheat growers with suitable seed are asked to contact the Department to coordinate quantities and varieties for those needing seed.
State meteorologist Marm reports developing Wednesday morning conditions across the state with potential changes in temperatures and precipitation. Officials warn residents to monitor updates and adjust plans accordingly.
Budget discussion shows tax on wage earners via weekly payroll deductions starting January 1. Officials estimate various rates, exemptions, and dependents impacting take-home pay, with statutory exemptions phasing out at £600 and rates rising for middle incomes. Calculations outline personal exertion and property rates, weekly installments over 34 weeks, and dependent-based adjustments.
Results from Trinity and State Conservatorium exams at Wie Forbes Convent of Mercy list merit honors and credits across Junior to Grade VI levels. Notable names include Joan Martin, Mary Dwyer, Norman Drummond, Terese Doggett, and Jean Gunn with various piano violin and singing credits.
Wheat receivals at Forbes Silos started on Wednesday with Tom Kelly as manager. Early turnout was small as crews prepare, delays noted in stripping due to readiness. Warm spell expected to accelerate ripening. Lindley Walker Wheat Co. announces Mel Binns will visit Parkes stall and adjacent holdings.
A guide to charming women with gift caskets. Tharmosan face cremes and powders are highlighted as appealing options. Priced from 2/6 to onward, available at chemists, drapers, stores, and chain outlets.
Readable text describes Charmosan gift caskets and wing charms popular with women. The lines reference hands that thrill and a routine presence, but the fragmentary OCR lacks clear events, dates, or organizations to anchor a full news item.
A Tuesday gathering at Buckley’s Victoria Hotel hosted by AJ Meagher honored Sergt Jack McClean of the Railways Department before his Forbes departure on national service. Local business leaders praised his 12 years of efficient service and wished him a speedy return.
The Minister for Commerce announced a further payment of 3d per bushel on all wheat in No 2 Pool harvest. He noted total advances from the Australian Wheat Board for the 105,000,000 bushels sold, with carryover around 41,000,000 bushels by end of November. A deputation urged faster advance on No 2 Pool.
Readable items note births at Brentwood private hospital and in Forbes District tales of the Stuckey and Rowe families, a Bray Park attendance, and a December burial at the Roman Catholic cemetery. Army and air service entries, retirees, and local society events intermingle with hospital notices and a wedding in Gowra.
The Liquid Fuel Control Board allows motorists to obtain December and January petrol coupons this week at Forbes Post Office. Applications open December 16 to January 4 to aid Christmas travel. Official figures show petrol rationing has impacted the motoring industry with 112,721 cards registered in October, 15,500 fewer than October 1699.
Bathurst Band honours Jock Clark for 56 years with the Bathurst Harriet Band, recognizing his lifelong service. Clark joined as a youth and contributed across many seasons, earning a formal life membership record claim.
The document lists amounts for New South Wales 760000 pounds Victoria 500000 pounds Queensland 50000 pounds South Australia 800000 pounds and Western Australia 570000 pounds. Repayment begins after seven years with no payments in the first three years and annual payments starting in year four.
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