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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 20, 1918
Page
2
Lindley Walker and Co Limited government wheat agents announce they will be receiving wheat at all stations and sidings in the Forbes District. Wheat growers are urged to write or personally interview their local agent H N Walker near the Forbes Railway Station.
A crowded Forbes council meeting erupts over mayoral approval for a travelling theatre tent on Lachlan street during show week. Aldermen Webster and Edwards clash. Webster accuses the mayor of bypassing others authority while the mayor defends his decision and cites by law concerns.
In a tense council session Aldermen Webster Hudson and others clash with the Mayor over approving a tent erection. The Mayor defends his quick decision citing public health and town needs, while aldermen challenge accountability and threaten censure. The vote ends with the motion failing as the Mayor speaks from the chair.
A letter from solicitors Mesare Robinson and Meillon to the Municipal Council warns of danger from the Moyery stables roofing known as Molloy’s in Lachlan street. The council allegedly refused then reissued permission for similar roofing material. A confrontation over statements and withdrawals followed, with Alderman Hudson demanding a withdrawal and threatening resignation. The letter was read at Tuesday night’s meeting.
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