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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 24, 1944
Page
4
The Jemalong Shire Council held its October meeting with attendance from Copelsnd and engineer Worthy. The clerk provided the financial report noting balances and payments across the General Fund and roads, while the engineer outlined road works, graveling, and petitions for paving and petrol funding.
A Wool Report highlights inspections of properties reporting noxious weeds. It notes dry conditions hindered progress, with members urged to contact Berne Bhire for council cooperation. A Bushpire Brigades report is planned for next March.
The Hotelkeepers Association held an evening gathering with members and dignitaries present. A speaker praised the industry, offered congratulations, and discussed regulations and trade conditions.
A correspondent reports on strikes by miners and workers demanding safer conditions amid protests and committee reviews. The piece discusses mine safety, owner responsibilities, and public interference fears while noting political tensions and delayed reforms.
School sport report notes mouse matches played during wet weather week with multiple participants including Grace, Tompkins, Rowell and Lachlan. The brief mentions various scores and an overall competition outcome without clear structure.
Readable fragments indicate a track event with teams or runners, including mentions of Wis and Hayac. Details of distance, timing, and outcome are unclear due to damaged OCR. No clear names, places, dates, or scores can be confirmed from the legible portions.
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