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Forbes Advocate

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Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Sep 24, 1946

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LIGHT AND STORE PIGS DEARER But Heavy Lines Cheaper

The Forbes Associated Agents report nightly sale on Friday 20th December. Buyers attended from Bycd ney Cortmumuncdro Parkes Orange Darroobalgie Meat Works and local butchers competed. Prices for heavy finished bacon pigs and heavy porkers were slightly cheaper than the previous sale while tight porkers and other store pigs rose 6 to 8 per cent. Quotations Backfatters 1427/8 to 11/8 choppers 1109/0 two 143/68 heavy baconers 105/6 to 140/6 light bacon era 70/6 to 114/8 heavy porkers 2.6 to 1008/8 light porkers 44/0 to 68 sowe 1110/6 to 1681/6 alips 4/68 to 36,6 muckern 24/6 to H4/0.

Forbes Associated Bycdney Cortmumuncdro Parkes Orange Daroobalgie

Explosions near Bogan Gate raise danger on public roads

Reports describe serious shell fragments and tremor-like vibrations from explosions at the Bogan Gate dump near military camp supplies. Motors tires damaged and windows rattled as authorities consider action by camp personnel to secure the area.

Bogan Bogan Gate J. Rodgers Strane Griffith Pores Por Bes

New Deal for Education Discussed at Parent Conference

A public meeting chaired by C J Benson and attended by local educators and citizens debated a proposed new deal for education. Speakers urged Commonwealth funding, uniform standards, overseas research, radio education, extended evening programs, library access, and better facilities to improve opportunities across states.

Fatal crash on Great Western Highway Leaves One Dead

A severe collision on the River Lett section of the Great Western Highway left one woman dead and eight people injured. A large semi trailer owned by R N McGrath collided with a parlor coach carrying 19 passengers, tearing the vehicle and ejecting occupants onto the roadway. The driver faced manslaughter charges. the crash occurred while both vehicles were on a narrow curved section near River Lett bridge.

River Lett R. N. McGrath Forbes Joseph Orton Field Sie Lawrence Wollongong Arocliffe Shirley Lawrence Lanock William Lawrence Harry Smith Arthur Street Miarrickville Mire Smith Victoria Pearl Colligan St George Crescent Drummoyne Broken Rmi Arthur Collison Jahecks Tyan Clinton Milla Yarrhat Aveline Edgar Albert Webb Park Street Katoomba Lorey Hiver Lett Bridge

Advice to Absentee Voters in a Polling Day Note

A fragmented notice advises absentee voters to check the official division and note the correct name of the polling district, warning that votes cast outside enrolled divisions may be rejected. It emphasizes scrutiny to avoid recording errors and ensure eligibility on election day.

WFWOT member departs to attend standards conference

A member of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research recently left for Lenton to attend the British Commonwealth Standards Conference. The trip will be followed by meetings with the United Nations Standards Committee.

Union Meuse Melbourne University Keesocki Holland Tefij J. A. Lauwerys England United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Bel G. 8. Browne Wright Council For Scientific and Industrial Research Lenton United Nations

Lachlan Felon Education Conference Concludes

The Lachlan Felon Education Conference wrapped up after two days and three nights on Friday. Opening speeches appeared in last paper, with much of the day given to conferences and discussions. a large section of the report continues in Friday's issue.

Lachlan Felon al Nest

Forbes Loan Quota Subscriptions Rise in Regions

The article notes multiple towns surpassing their loan quotas with subscriptions totaling substantial sums. It highlights endorsed rates of interest 3.5 percent for 12 year terms and 2 percent for shorter terms, urging further applications. It cites drought impacts on crops and promotes Commonwealth bonds as a secure investment choice with widespread individual holders in Australia. Local towns Eugowin Caragabal Quandamatha list subscriber counts and amounts.

Dubbs Cilguodra George Love Savings Bank Joan Australia Eugowin Caragabal Quandoiatia

Listen Ladies Scarcity Forecast For 1847 Textiles

Sydney textile merchants warn that dress materials will be scarce through early 1847. Silk cotton rayon and wool supplies are reported to be low across the market, signaling tighter availability for customers.

Sydney

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