Australian women aid Forbes bean crop effort noted
Australian bean growers credit women migrants with saving the Forbes district crop this season. Labour shortages last year led to migrant pickers. this year meals provided and transport arranged improved continuous work. About forty women harvested the first crop, boosting output despite beetle damage and hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkes
Currin
Commonwealth Employment Service
J. Fullarton
District Employment Service
Forbes
Par
Breen
Ann Oller
Green Shield
Bette
Wellington
Use of Liquor at Town Hall
Two applications for liquor at the Town Hall were discussed at the Municipal Council meeting. One from the REL sub branch for Mac Day union functions including liquor was approved, and Forbes district lodge asked use of the town hall lodge room for liquor at their entertainment. Alderman Simperon questioned what liquor would be served at banquets but not at dances. The Mayor noted notices would be required to alter council terms, and a motion stood. A resolution sent printed hiring conditions to the clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
REL
Forbes and District
Laquor
Ald
Simpeon
Simpeen
Cahill
Corncil
Hartoher
Jones
Messrs Reid
Prendergast
Shields
Mesrs Copeland
Duff
McDonald
Jubilee holiday plans canceled after council meeting
A public holiday linked to Jubilee celebrations was canceled. A weekly programme ending in a holiday for other celebrations faced favorable consideration at a council meeting. French festival attendees on Wednesday May 2 may see a revised schedule.
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Gheen de Gramdin
Walia
Works Committee To Meet On Thursday
A meeting of the works committee of Mutmaetpal Council is set for Thursday to review inspections. Last week the council referred items including Mah Lin Rankin stress near Pietsch shop, planting trees on Geel Street, Joby Payne removal of sugar gums on Chol Street, and subdivision applications for blocks at Baty and Farrand Streets. The committee will consider these items per council direction.
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Pietsch Shop
A Ve MeGniys
Geel Street
Joby Payne
Chol Street
Ars
Palmer
B. H. Rutter
Baty and
Farrand Streets
Finding funds for town planning meeting discussed
Town planning funds discussed with Mr Brown detailing maps and fees. Bank loan options considered including Commonwealth Bank funds to cover Brown’s £1500 fee travel costs and council share, pending transfer of existing loan and other sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coremunawants Bank
Pell
Commonwealth Bank
Brown
Tender For Additional Water Plant Accepted
The Public Works Department accepted tenders for a water plant at a cost around £69398. The motion carried by Aldermen Jones and Webb. Tenders for cast iron pipes were deemed excessive and another source considered. Mayoral minutes during Easter in Sydney discuss water supply augmentation and funding policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Wileh
Gremlin
Han
Uni
Berle
Thie
Ald
Jones and Webb
Alt Conidge
Reid
Sydney
Ex Cmdr of World's Largest Ships Tells of Life at Sea
The ex Commodore of Cunard Line shares frontier life at sea and wartime service. Sir James Bisset recalls first voyage at fifteen, Carpathia rescue stories, Mauretania postings, and wartime demobilization. A vivid portrait of a lifelong seaman.
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Ex-Cmd
Cunard Line
James Bonett
Knights of the Realm
James
Titanic
James Bisset
Secu
Carpatho
Tve
Carpathia
Navy
RNR
Mauretania
Dardanelles
Lachlan Valley Development League forms local committee
The Mayoral minute outlines establishing Lachlan Valley Development League with a convention at Forbes. Interviews with F J Cahill Mulaj Maurice Murray and others discuss preparatory work, inviting officials and a local coordinating plan. A local committee from Municipal and State Councils is formed to draft the program and issue invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabher Nema
Lachlan Valley Development League
Forbes
F. J
Lome
Murray Valley Develoment League
Ansset
Tolo
Cahill
Mila
Weta
Levee
Mayor and Town Clerk Praised at Public Meeting
The Mayor and Town Clerk were warmly praised at a recent provisionary meeting for their work on council matters. Attendees credited district members and officials, including Mr Fox Cahill and departmental staff, for handling a power outage and wire issues, with many items postponed for next week’s reports.
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Ald
Conridor
Heid. Werr
Sydney
Tienday
Fox
Cahill
Emerry
Jubilee Celebrations Planned by Municipal Council
This week's Jubilee celebrations outline a Friday procession through the district led by Headhunter of Forbes High and Spacer Mead. The council granted permissions for the parade, promising a lively event with many displays and long-standing local traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes High
Iplaya
Vlew
Bortee Council Donates to District Ambulance Fund
Bortee Municipal Councildonates £18 15s to the District Ambulance for the year 1950 1951 The council also notes a prior donation of £14 1s 8d was recorded but appears misdated or misreported. The item reflects local government charitable support to essential emergency services.
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Bortee
Command of Queen Mary and the wartime voyage details
The article recounts the Queen Mary unable to proceed due to needed fuel and water, the voyage with a dock battalion aboard, and remarks by Sir James Bissett. It recalls Dunkirk and Lancastria events, and notes the ship’s scale and power as a swift wartime liner.
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Foo Tong
Rome
Jirlor
James
Servic Weld
Norway
Faroenya
Franconia
James Bissett
Dlifficwltles
James Biesell
Dunkirk
Berengaria
Lancastria
Afberrs
England
Jurmen Bissett
Queer Maury
James Bissett i
Phutereber
Queen Elizabeth
Editorial musings on politics and Communism in Australia
The piece debates Labor figures J J Cahill and Evatt, noting Cahill's sharp anti Communist stance and potential party repercussions. It reflects on public expectations, political rhetoric, and the challenge for electors to interpret leaders statements amid rising Cold War tensions.
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J. J. Cahill
Australia
Chifleyhu
Cahill
Evatt
Barto
Liberal
Covenery
Myr Meyer
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Lihue
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Iverson
Jimes
Turner
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L.V. Development League
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