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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1947
Page
3
The Public Library announces new acquisitions across sections including science diet books, home keepsakes, cooking, crafts, and language guides. Notable titles cover modern chemistry, pottery, painting, poetry, and children's literature, with extensive fiction and reference materials listed for reader interest.
The Forbes council discussed vehicle access for Kent Srylen Antnpliatier and a department referral to the Transport Dept. They reviewed sewer and gas works, new meters at Naramine, and a plan for valve and pipe replacements. Electrical and general maintenance reports highlighted reduced demand and ongoing upgrades.
The week's wool auctions show steady demand with notable activity in Yorkshine and several grower consignments. Key buyers include ARM ACe FH Maes and Willow frye, while established suppliers such as J Campbell Mores and OBrien Bros are listed among participants across Cobars and Trangie districts.
A town report discusses power transmission issues and the need to standardise voltage before extensions. It notes three surveyed mall extensions, prioritises Merth Hill supply, and outlines proposed substations and line upgrades to Wongajong and South Forbes. A gingram selling for aldermen benefitted the group.
The document argues the Chifley policy to seize banks is central to a broader Labour Plan and would put all nationalised industries under Communist boards. It warns unions fueled by wartime action could push the plan and urges Australians to treat the threat seriously. Inserted by the Institute of Public Affairs Sydney.
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