Election urged as wheat committee vote nears
Minister for Agriculture E. H. Graham urged wheat growers to vote in the state wheat committee election saying the contest was very even and that the four representatives would watch growers’ interests at state and Commonwealth levels. He noted two members will sit on the Australian Wheat Board and stressed timely return of completed ballots to the Electoral Commissioner by 5 6 pm Friday.
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E. H. Graham
Graham
Mir ‘Graham
Mitt Gireham
Tate
Department of Agricultture
N.5.w
Australian Wheat Board
Station Homestead Theft at Tullanwre Station
Between March 27 and April 6 the Divimetead broke into Porbeswna property at Tullanwre Station and stole 25 tiles. Detective Dano and Senior Constable Whiteley led the inquiry. Dbthan has been arrested and charged with theft.
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Tullanwre
Porbeswna
Add
Dano
Whiteley
Dbthan
Bean crop labor shortage cripples Forbes growers
In Forbes district Growem, bean crops suffer from acute labor shortages crippling harvest efforts. Estimated value of the year’s crop runs high as growers scramble for pickers for standard and refugee beans. Some plan to source from other regions while discussion continues on securing workers and preserving yields.
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Forbes
Kaderrab
Girot
Table Grywers
Assi
Support for Mosith VL With Hospital Efforts
A fragmented notice notes support efforts involving local employers and political figures for a hospital project. It mentions MLA Dring, discussions with Mr McGirri, the Minister for Health, and Mr Beethys, aiming to propel a fourth lith hospital and related community actions.
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Brey Toott
Forbes
Colle
Dring
Odiderd Toaie
McGirri
Ilth
Beethys
Forbes Prominent in Land Ballot Draw Draws Forbes Men
The article outlines the land ballot in Forbes with a list of reserves including five Forbes men. It notes applicants attended and the need for qualification proofs in dairying and irrigation. War Service Land Settlement Board officials, led by Mr J. Percy, report the ballot drew many local interest and describe next steps for applicants to provide certificates and references.
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Paul Sydoen Kirchier
Buxia
Kenneth Dea- Hetil Sirngthy
Kenneth
Johnson Street
Fiurws
Thinw Crouch
Porbes
Aurthur Wrieltt
Stherwond
Forben
Bran Charles Kevin
Queen Street
Clitrey Stephenson Morton
Souls
Comdobullma
James Lestie Smith
Acone
Harald Thomas Alpyirts
Minera Hull
Vin Condebolin
Wilkin
Bede Hall Bueratie
Forbes
Rei Robson ‘Tully
Lone Read
Bock
Parvall
Alfred Delaney
Edwin Chiarles
Bis- Welk
Tamberacon
Jallen MieBoraded
Yalice
Allan Joseph Bowrie
Wels
Higgton
Higgton, Attar ‘Tresenia Warragumdy Vid Where and Robert Georgy
Jenolan Lorigatiog Liivtriet
We Loelien
Chanmela
War Service Land
J. Percy
Split Anti-Labor Vote Sought by Liberal Backer
John Cockram of Eugowr s writes to Canowindra Liberty Party suggesting one anti-Labor candidate for the next State election. He urges Liberal and Country Parties to unite on a single candidate. The Country Party has endorsed Councillor C McCarron for Ashburnham.
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John Cockram
Eugowrs
Liberal Party
Ashburnham
Hes
Canowindra Liberty Party
Liberal
Country Parties
Country Party
McCarron
Bore Shire
Sty Boprimator
Oltfine
Ashburntiam
Personal Mus M sewell returns to Forbes after Sydney holiday
Mus M sewell returned to Forbes following a holiday in Sydney. The brief note records a routine personal travel reprise and return to work.
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Mus M Sewell
Forbes
Showers For Oval Dressing Sheds In Fortes Council
Fortes Municipal Council on Thursday night approved installing water showers in dressing rooms at Spooner’s Oval. Representational council for the West installation Olive showers were provided by the Porbes District Rugby Union, which sought completion before May 32 for a big match. Electrical engineer Mr HW Jennings advised Ald. Harteher towers could likely be installed. Support was also given to erect a goal poster over the ground marked gut.
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Fortes
Spooners Oval
Porbes
Rugby Seacon
Soting
HW Jennings
Ald
Harteher
Straney's Bridge Responsibility Lies With Shire Council
The debate centers on who should fund and proclaim Straney's Bridge across Lachlan River near Arraney's Crossing. Officials say the road is under council control and no Commonwealth funds are earmarked for developmental roads. Any bridge construction requires Jemalong Shire Council to prioritize and seek Depart ment of Public Works assistance under the Commonwealth Aid Roads and Works Act.
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Medcalf
Mua
Mwyer
Hederbore
Mitte For Transport
Oswhivan
Lachlan River
Jetmalanp Siiine Covell
Department of Muatn Foods
Bach Council
Jemalong
Department of Public Works
Electricity report notes expanded city power reach
In a Thursday council briefing engineer Abe Weting and Mr Jennings reported consumers are connected to the grid. Six more electric ranges were connected, totaling 54 ridges and 69 off peak heaters. Gam Street street lights are operational and other lights were renewed as required.
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Abe Weting
H Jennirdge
Jennings
Obituary for Leslie James Byrne Fifty 45
Leslie James Byrne aged 45, employed as a mechanic by L. J. Johnson for 18 months, died suddenly Saturday at noon in his Lachlan Street apartment. He had been in Forbes District Hospital a week, discharged April 6, had complained of feeling unwell the day of his death. Unmarried, his remains were interred in Rookwood cemetery.
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Fir
Leslie James Byrne
L. J. Johnson
Lachlan Street
Mr. Byrne
Forbes District Hospital
Rookwood Cemetery
Fire Destroys House on Wandy Road Near Forbes
A brick and pipe collage dwelling, property of the Estate of Artur Forrand on Wandy Road three miles from Forbes, was completely burned by fire on Saturday. Neighbors report little furniture left, and Mr Mewlurrey, who lives nearby, observed the blaze on Sunday while Forbes river shoreline activity continued.
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Artur Forrand
Wandary Road
Forbes
Baturday
Bern
Mewlurrey
Sumdey
Lachlan Water for Parkes Proposal Sparks Alder Dispute
Parkes councilors debated sourcing Lachlan River water for a new Parkes scheme amid opposition from some aldermen. A draft estimate valued at about £70,000 would run pipe to the existing storage reserve, replacing the Lake Endeavor supply. Supporters argued future demand and siltation concerns. opponents urged continuation with the current ten year water supply and to reassess later.
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Parkes Coumer
Lee Public Works
Parkes
Lachlan River
Yamumu
Suggesien
Lachlat
Lake Endeavor
Ald
Wol Clarke
Veness
Gobeer
Ald Langlands
Spicer
Miller
Ald Spicer
Shaw
Pepult
Clarke
C. J. Barber
Barber Rowe
Civic Approval for Buildings in Forbes Council Meeting
Forbes Municipal Council last week approved building applications totaling a substantial cost. The plans include two cottages on Queen Street and a weatherboard dwelling with a garage on Union Street, a bicycle rack near Foe Street, and a weatherboard fibrose dwelling on Bulli Van’s Late. The approval was recommended by the building inspector Mr A T Willtamer and followed a director of physical education request for cooperation with the new Nations Filmess Connector project.
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Forbes
Union Street
Bullivan's
Queen Street
Oa TH Willtamer
Wew Nations Filmess Connector
Inu Fetter
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Erin Cole
Conrage
Tory
H. Graton
Gedney
Newcastle
Dagg Bon
Monti
Bey Gane
New South Wales Department of Agriculture
Black Notley Hospital
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Straney’s
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Electricity Report
Lachlan
Arthur Hughes & Co., Ltd
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