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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
1
A fragmented text argues that residents and local leaders must turn requests into demands for reliable power. It calls for strong representation from rural areas to pressure federal and state bodies, warning that hesitation will delay essential electric supplies and harm primary producers.
The figures show income and expenditure from various sources for 1943. After depreciation and liabilities, the operations resulted in an excess of income over expenditure of 42 pounds 16 shillings and 4 pence.
Massive Allied action across Holland and western Europe reports tank battles near Nijmegen and Arnhem, bombardments on bridges, and continued push from the Gulf of Finland toward the Apennines. British and Canadian troops engage German positions while air and naval support threaten enemy lines.
Statement notes 23 women and up to nearly 1 million workers at Wellington Portland and Forbes munitions plants face retrenchment under Department of Munitions orders. About 0 from Portland 74 from Wellington 2 from Forbes. retrenchments to take effect from Sunday with Forbes to operate a single shift. Remaining workers at similar plants to be reassigned near Sydney. displaced women urged to seek nearby factory jobs.
In Sydney on Tuesday Alfred William Burgess Portlang a Burgess miner was married. On June 2 last year Burgess cut tin with an axe to shape from benefit fallen rock. The compensation amount was fixed by consent and £94 had already been paid weekly in statements.
Three Umber yards in Sydney will close for a week as timber transport delays persist. The Timber Workers Union reports paid stoppages during the week after owners said extra trucks were supplied, with Hastings Manning district sawmills also facing closures.
M P Breen faces criticism from Lachlan Valley farmers and officials over claims of the region's poor soil and water, with local stock buyers and agricultural committees challenging the Fertility verdict. The Cowra Guardian reports Breen's remarks provoked rebuttals emphasizing present irrigation, land quality, and potential for closer settlement.
A historical notice notes Forbes as the office location for printing and publication by Lachlan Newspaper Co. The brief item identifies the company name and its role in producing periodical content.
A large turnout from Middle West locals filled the Lachlan Council Chamber as Dr. G H Griffith presided. Delegates debated representation and the future of regional seats, with talks turning to the possible formation of a joint council and the inclusion of Western Regions Council among adopters. The meeting, after lengthy discussion, proposed sending the same committee to the Lachlan Council and noted the need for representation from multiple outlying areas.
Indignation rose as officials and residents criticized federal and state indifference to power supply. Officials from multiple ministries and local leaders debated extending power lines, urging prompt action to protect thousands of producers and urban dealers reliant on the grid.
Chess enthusiasts are invited to attend a meeting at the School of Arts on September 20 at 7:40 pm to form a chess club. The note mentions growing interest across the state and a correspondence team forming to organize county and city teams for the first season.
The following team will represent Bt Lay Dnee's club to play Porches on Sunday with action starting at 1:30 p.m. Participants include Hannity Cannon Ryan Hogan Gunning and Trotman as leaders in the lineup.
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