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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 14, 1947
Page
2
Forbes Municipal Council discusses rail transport reductions, school transport for western districts, storm water routing, and the arrival of immigrants. Topics include funding for carriages, electricity supply queries, and lowering fuel costs with bulk rail rate adjustments.
The report covers applications for converting an old building on Gray Street Vale Lot 10 Section 64 and for a plaster brick bathroom dwelling on Lot 1 Hand Sheck Vale. It recommends approval with conditions, including obtaining a permit from the Director of Public Materials. The report notes a subdivision proposal for Lot 4 Geetion 0 Greatel Street and approval with required certificates.
Forbes Municipal Council discusses building removal from the old bowling green, water and pipe extensions, and the motor sprayer engine. It plans tendering for four inch water pipes, quotes costs near £300, and considers a larger pump machine while noting coal supply and electrical undertakings.
A sweep of social items lists names and events across Forbes and nearby towns. Neill Neville and others attend family occasions, travel plans, and medical updates. public figures and residents migrate for work, holidays, hospital stays, and official duties.
A flurry of family news announces births and birthdays across Forbes area households. Mrs H Auer and Mrs Hey Cullinane celebrate new arrivals while others plan gatherings, trips, and hospital visits. several residents travel to Sydney or return home after stays, with occasional medical updates and social events noted.
The document notes faulty consumer service on Show Street and an average demand of about 550 kVA over several months. Seven new customers have connected, bringing total demand to 1265 kVA. A survey of extensions is in hand and will be submitted soon. It also mentions a report on instantaneous heaters and the proposed demand charge to be levied for bath heaters.
The Spotlight Parade at the Strand Theatre on Wednesday will feature a wide array of acts including Mine Mill lors deuce Ryan Guen Durke Arthur Crane Bow Edwards Ela Walen and June Hobba from Canberra. Starring with these will be Rita Garluie and Bud Hey, with 75 stage craftsmen and live band, announcer Ken Ford. Proceeds aid Legion funds for children of servicemen. tickets 3 cents adults and 1 shilling 6 pence children, bookings at Hawke's Bhi Store.
A man and his wife and their four children were found dead in their bed at 26 Harington Avenue Canterbury on Sunday morning. The victims are John Allan Crawley 37 Ber y Crawley 133 Robert John Crawley 11 Judith Elizabeth Crawley 18 Nell Allan Crawley eh and Jeanette Crawley 2. The six deaths appear to involve throat injuries and a blood-stained carving knife lay in the father’s hand.
Spring holiday chatter shifts to skin care tips with Charmasen Tubes for air travel. The group notes Charmasan cold cream protects skin from temperature changes and supports overnight cleansing, nourishing and toning for a refreshed look.
Advertises Creme Charman and Charmosan cold cream as widely available for skin care. Mentions big jars and tubes for face powder with unclear packaging terms. Observes varied sizes and quantities like 2/6 and 1/2 in a casual sales note.
A detailed account of the Dunkley Boehm Aowry wedding at a Church of England, including gowns, floral arrangements, and family roles. The bride wore ivory lace with tulle and a pendant gift from her sister. the groom Mr Jobin Poet and guests wore formal attire. The reception occurred in OWA Rooms and the couple will reside in Canowiniy after the ceremony.
The report outlines a process involving grace period registration and adjustments to registration dates and transfer rules. It notes the director general of Eni and a board committee addressing retention and aviation authority oversight.
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