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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 08, 1937
Page
9
A Sydney Department of Agriculture pamphlet promotes a hay stack straddle device to deter mice entering stacks. The pamphlet, costing nothing, is obtainable free by applying to the department in Box We OFO Sydney.
Forbes branch of the Far West Children's Health Scheme has not met since Mr C J Presa left for Gosford and no secretary has been elected. The movement continues to grow with a daily average of 158 children treated, including six in the Manly Home. Seventeen patients were brought to Sydney from towns across the region for treatment. twelve returned home after completing care. Concert party efforts drew significant donations from Hermidae, Molong, Narromine, and others, with gratitude to volunteers and drivers. Local branches contributed funds for maintenance, including Coota, Narromine, Mudgee, and Murrumbidgee areas. The CWA also assisted, and entertainment events raised funds for cot endowment and the overall program. District conferences were canceled due to Mr Drummond’s illness. Sister Kellie and Sister McInnes adjusted clinic duties. The Home extensions near completion, with £1000 needed for furnishings, of which £400 has been received. opening planned for 1 November.
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