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Newspaper

Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 16, 1949

Page

6

Lachlan Siders Loose Blues At Town Radio Prank

A southern district radio station bungled a birthday tribute by playing The Old Grey Mare instead of Sliver Back and Heart of Gold. A Canberra style council meeting note recounts a distracted moment as Ambulance Dance Orchestra played When Those Eyes Are Smiling during debate. A bustling sheep sale saw mud clarts and sharp buyers while repairs and whitewashing jokes fill column spans.

Greepethorpe Sid Couneil Trish Presman Con Ryan Woods Ryan

Gas Engineer's Report Three New Consumers Connected in Month

The Gagworks plant operates and repairs progress on the gas der. Mr. Barrett reports coal and gas figures, tar and coke estimates, and notes mains replacement in Oxford Street Wombat Street and Quenet.

W. Barrett Forbey Barrett Mt Works Oxford Street Alop Wombat Street Quenet Woods

Printing needs drive to the Advocate

Local printer shoppers are urged to bring all printing tasks to the Advocate office. The ad highlights quick service, competitive pricing, and a full range of printing options for businesses and individuals.

the “Advocate

Building permits granted for multiple structures in Doejay

The Doejay local council and inspectorate approved several permits including weatherboard dwellings on Wilby Street and Crom Street, brick and cement buildings on various lots with values up to £25000. Alterations to existing properties were authorized, with owners and builders named for each project.

Doejay Wilby Bam Street Oranio Mat de Mewie Reyes Buiider G&g Rota Pibre Cement Hilde Stree Hou Gerivener Ge -Pontre Parkes Veradah Cottagera Loe Bay Wee Walie Cing Heeketare Cottmee Vadur Crom Street Waa Bell Jane

Gold mining at Parkes near old river bends

The Parkes area sees renewed mining activity as companies push into bearing deposits. Engineers survey routes toward the Bains Crook rail line while preparatory work continues, with historic shafts around 60 feet deep and prior gold values cited near £17,000 west of the old tran.

Cy Iupmny W. Stewarts Chiunkang Parke Leica Ant Victoria Shaw Pias Niguthiona Jveligan Troy Forke Woodward Geld Tran Manny

Cowra Lad Buried in Spain After Air Crash

A Cowra lad is buried in Spain after a plane crash off the Spanish coast killed five Australians. A letter from Spain from Antonio Mutta, a long time resident near Matar, describes the burial and the recovered bodies. Names include Pit Sut, Wobddson, C. Macdonald, Ronald Lanham, and Monti. relatives receive five pieces of the prayer.

Spain Antonoy Mutta Pr Lk Vieiling Malare C. Macdonald Bacchus Gorn Laree Ronald Lanham Cowre Nsw Monti

Motorcyclists Slow Pursuit Near Cowra in Calm Read

In a late afternoon patrol a Bathurst group riding toward Cowra was overtaken by a pursuing vehicle. A Cadillac V6 car with Canberra plates and a distinguished gentleman aboard followed at a steady pace, while the motorcyclists noted timing and distance as they continued.

Bathurst Cowra Fitagerald Choulleure Canberra

Eighth Security Loan Investment Options Explained

The note outlines subscription levels for the Eighth Security Loan including 41% Bonds at £10, 11% Inscribed Stock from £100, and 2% Bonds with multiples. It advertises safe custody by banks, 3 to 4 year terms, fixed interest paid semiannually on April 5 and October 5, with early redemption and easy sale of bonds if needed.

Evelo Seay Post Commonwealth

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