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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 12, 1941

Page

3

Ambulance Officers Elected and District Matters Discussed

The Forbes District Ambulance held its first committee meeting of the year with AJ Wheeler presiding. Dr Wout was elected president, Langmead as treasurer, and J Campbell named new committee member along with ongoing discussions on building funds, Sydney/N5W Ambulance Transport Service ties, and a proposed No.2 building account.

Forbes District Ambulance Mir. AJ. Wheeler Clint FP West Wout D A Jouke Kennard Vo A Vout Rmes Mesem H E Pyne T E Crane Po West A. G. Jones J. Campbell Mears Campbell A. Smith Tr Wae Ae Tormerly Mir HO. Elliott Sydney N5.w Ambulance Transport Service Board Jenomborgshire Ie Parkes-Rugewra Frondh Wren Quentin Bo Parkes Ambulance Fortier Minnnes Bros. Shearing MtulwuUberie Coward Elc Hodges Mire Orton Field Longmead Mesars Langmead Campbell Wirrings

Billy Green Leads Western Bookmakers in Sheep Shearing

Mr Billy Green a noted Western bookmaker and law contracting figure led a shearer’s week at Quambane 730 miles from Forbes starting Monday at 3 pm then 9 am next day with his team ready near Carri vobilly Porches. Morning rain dampened work but shearers pressed on as a three card party fundraiser for Dr Melean’s candidature in the Ugly Man contest.

Billy" Green Quambane Forbes Pam A Erie Melean Semper

Manildea shows huge profits from agricultural event

In New South Wales the treasurer claimed profits near 21000 from a small agricultural show. The committee faced delays and an association alert while outlining the year’s sheep and poultry event outcomes and related notices.

New South Wales Hia Ted

Directors defend Pestigo Board role against abolition talk

Carcoar Pestigo Board directors at last week’s meeting rejected claims that the boards are relics of squatters days. They argued the boards perform valuable work for landholders, saying abolition would not cut costs but transfer duties to shire councils with higher staffing needs. Directors criticized statements by Mer H. O. Elfiett and E. Field, noting the boards were essential for landholder interests and that their work supported rabblin control, press vesting, and farm improvements.

Ihe Carcoar Pur Forbes F Mer H. O. Elfiett E. Field Seerin Hallstome Folinay Weber Caleu Hailatone Alo Belorr Ashburmham Mr. Pield Eculesileresta Pield Field F.G. Rowland WBE H. Q. Elliott Eheirman Fagen Rowlands Mylison Melville Pagan Fiel Cowra Fugenball Une Peglon Eppo du Hallstone Tawrd Rabblin PP Board

The Motorists Corner and Petrol Ration Notes

A column discusses fewer cars on the road but not fewer accidents with rising fatalities. It notes misleading intersection errors on Sydney Harbour Bridge, a petrol ration exemption for yachts, and the shift to three shifts in production plants to meet demand. Readers are cautioned about untested fuel mixes and safety, with editorial snippets on social chatter and public attitudes toward rationing.

Sydney Harbour Bridge Meeree Sydney Yachtamen

Wool Clip Surges as Australian Sheep Numbers Rise

Australia’s sheep population tops 121 million with an 11 million gain in a decade. Wool prices, costs, and land use shift drive the expansion while cattle totals decline. wool exports to the United States and other markets look buoyant with upcoming Sydney and New Zealand catalogues.

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Change of Address Notified to Army District Records

The Minister for the Army urged ALP renominators and next of kin to promptly notify any change of address to the Officer in Charge of District Records. He cited delays and constant inquiries caused by late notifications and emphasized that casualty notifications remain confidential until next of kin are informed.

Spendec Permons Nest

Equal Pay Principle Adopted by La Grocers Board

The Windeston La Grocers' Wages Board, chaired by Mr Cilarne, endorses equal pay for men and women across all included trades. The decision sets 45 hours weekly with a five day week, full pay on public holidays, and eight half-pay days, affecting workers from burlap dyers to shop staff.

Liz la Grocers Windeston Cilarne Bosind

Dental Plate Brealth Site in Fie Se

Fragmented OCR text covers dental topics including a plate, cream, and teeth care with unclear context. Readable names or outcomes are absent, but references suggest a dental plate discussion and product mentions such as cream. The item reads like a brief dental health notice or ad fragment with missing details.

Fie Ceria

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