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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note mentions names such as Stine Fortin and Ad. row In the Muthodis hier with unclear context. The readable text lists A and Bawon among a group possibly in a historical column or notice.
Sunday schedule for September 21 lists morning and evening gatherings with hymns and prayers. The notice names church leaders and indicates standard service times, inviting parishioners to attend across the day.
The Forbes Municipal Council faced a limited turnout with a small quorum described as typical for the Tuesday night session. Mayor M'Ponnell and several Aldermen were noted in attendance or mentioned in brief sponsor lines, with no major decisions recorded.
A muddled financial notice outlines general funds for street, water, sanitation and garbage, trust, and various departments. It references repairs to Wyatt's Crossing, water works, entrance improvements, and requests for reports, with multiple names, dates, and sums in the London area context.
A fragile, disjointed warning outlines relapse risk from influenza and urges caution. It mentions guarding against infection and references protective measures, patient welfare, and uncertain remedies. The fragmented text notes a possible medical treatise tone with cautions about heart health and supportive care.
Council notes expenditure plans for roads and government grants. A foreman is sought to prepare plans and supervise works. Gas and water reports show higher consumption and maintenance needs, with lighting upgrades proposed. Quarry activity, emergency repairs, and nuisance inspections noted along with Stokes Estate demolitions and cemetery interments.
The council carries Alderman Farey proposal to reserve 077 over the pumping station. The Merwriters' Association seeks to extend boundaries toward North Wnt Gump Hille, and the mayor is authorized to seal the council’s application for mereset sanitation and garbage rates. The meeting also touches Haywards Inne and Belgrove matters before adjourning.
James Marion spoke at a temperance event in New South Wales addressing prohibition and its link to U S policy. He urged parliamentary action while recalling U S conditions and citing church support, costs, and potential economic shifts amid dry states.
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