Saleyards and Other Loans Accepted
A council report outlines acceptance of a £25,000 Saleyards Improvement loan from the States Superannuation Board at 3 12 percent interest, repayable over 15 years in three draws. Additional loans of £7,000 for electricity augmentation and £2,000 for plant and cemetery fence were approved, to be repaid by half year instalments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J .Cahill
Bagot
State Superanniuation Board
Nos
Othe
Superaninuation Board
Webb
Superannuation Board
Intertat
Ambulance Committeeappoints Bruce Jones to vacancy
A special Ambulance Committee meeting decided to appoint Bruce Jones to the vacancy created by AL Taylor. Hahnberg’s application and an extra late application were tabled. Hahnberg later declined the post due to a mail contract. Present were Jones, Cobb, Waller, Mixa, Simpeon, Shirvington, Redfern, Holloway, Hahnberg, and the Supt-Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Jones
AL. Taylor
J Hahnberg
Hohnberg
Bie
Jones Preent
Mestrs
Gar Jones
F Wo Cobb
C. Waller
L. H. Mixa
J Simpeon
J. Shirvington
Redfern
A Holloway
J Hohnbere
Cc Wallwork
Jubilee Celebrations On Spooner Oval To-day
The second stage of the Forbes Jubilee Celebrations the Mand OD plays this week will be completed today with an all-activity spartan on Spooner Oval. Pupils assemble at their schools at 8 am and mass near the Commonwealth Bank corner at 9 45. The procession moves off at 10 am in order: Boys School Girls School High School girls AS boys small schools decorated bicycles Moats Convent School Marist Bros College. Displays on Spooner Oval begin at 10 20. A prior public meeting error is corrected: the free day should be Monday September 24, not October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Commonwealth Bank
Marist Bros, College
Spooner Oval
Rain totals at Forbes and weather note on wheat
A Forbes report cites rainfall amounts from Tuesday to Wednesday with 35 points, 31 points on Wednesday, and an additional four points later. The piece notes heavier rain would affect wheat mowing and references election matter responsibility attributed to J C F Taylor at Clement Street Forbes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westay
J CF Thylor
Clement
Street
Forbes
Forbes Picnic Races at Fortas and Distret meet May 1 1951
Weights declared for Fortas and Distret Picnic Races at the Forbes meet on May 1 1951 listing entries such as Mercury Miss Duke Lorient Weejanwah Alger Sprite Jewell Farnowam Black Wyuna Lady Begonia Tempted to Ferry and many more across several stakes with times and odds noted for each contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortas and Distret
Wychan
Mercury Miss
Duke Lorient
Weejanwah
Alger
Sprite
Jewell
Farnowam
the Gaffer
Fire Petro
Feldorus
Lady Brionno
Ble Archer
Goldetta
Partiwan
Valmorn
Lady Begonia
Mestrop
Lackoan
Ted Gola
B.entwisle Improvers Bachelor's Rag, Af. Kenmard, 168) Walmorn
Bod
Danny
Fire Patel
Goldetho
Armee
Texel
Bypt Lad
Lochlan Ler
Dimelie
Bay Bera Miss Pin
Lathiby Gur Spee
Feldente
Lady Brinaica
Blue Archer
Weelonwah
Voronin
Panentheon Star
Forbes Diggers Race Meeting Entries Summary
Forbes Diggers race meeting lists numerous horse names for events including Forbes Diggers Maiden and Forbes Diggers Cup. Entries feature a mix of clearly readable names such as Duke Lorient Papert Shir Uline Jewel and Coral Sea, with many other horse names, handlers, and potential affiliations scattered through a long, partially legible OCR block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Diggers
Kennard
Gold Fort
Bemas
Etoo
Coral Sea
Duke Lorient
Postama
Ruff Bill
Mostrop
Lidy Begonia
Lack
Forbes Pig Sales Winchcombe Carson and Bes report
At Forbes saleyards on Friday April 11 buyers from PDS Barnes Polls Newcastle abattoirs Darcobalgie and restockers attended. Yarding ranged from baconers to heavyweights with lightweights common. Early prices opened 20s to 2 guineas below last sale, then improved toward the end. backfatters to £15 10s 6d, heavies £9 10s 6d to £10 7s 6d, mediums to £8 19s 4d, lights £5 18s to £6 11s 6d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchcombe
Carson
Forbes
PDS
Barnes
Polls
Newcastle Abattoirs
Darcobalgie
Focal Bbuteliers
Alipa
Sre
Land Acquired At Forbes For Future Housing
The Housing Commission plans future housing on Forbes land. It reports 106 total acres needed with 18 sites for homes and a push to start pre fabricated dwellings. Mayor and Aldermen discuss keeping blocks usable and not tying up idle land while housing proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Housing Commission
Comulesion
Commission
Ly Healty
Ita
Hartcher
Woods
Tlwe Commission
Holloway
Methodist preacher from Fiji to speak at Forbea night
The Rev George Nakaora of Levula Methodist Church in Fiji will preach at Forbea next Saturday night. He is a seasoned administrator and preacher who rose quickly in the Fiji Methodist Church. The Fijian guest will stay from Sunday night to Thursday morning. The annual Sunday School picnic has been moved to tomorrow at Tichborne Bridge on Parkes Road due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nakaora
Levula Methodist Church
Forbea
Jeter
Methodist Church
Fuji Heyu
Levyuka
Fiji
Lomaviti Circus
Tichborne Bridge
Parkes Road
Forbes v Parkes at Spooner Oval rugby match preview
Forbes Rugby Triton FC hosts Parkes firsts and seconds at Spooner Oval in a long awaited Union return. Coach Eric Tweedeke notes weaknesses from Wiskt game against Orange and trains intensify Thursdays at 7 30. Work to ready the showground for May home match aims to secure a high standard, with strong support expected as Union returns after over 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Spooner
Baturdiy
Forbes Rugby Triton
Parkes
la. Trim
Fiat. Nut
Eric Tweedeke
Forbes
Orange
All Union
Spooner Oval
Fortes Rugby League
Union Cub
Brutal attack case at Globe Hotel ends in conviction
Charles Hickson, holidaying from Sydney, alleged he was punched and kicked by Gerald O Connor and Lawson after a football talk at Forbes Easter Sunday. Magistrate G H Cobley found the defence mixed and Hickson’s injuries severe, with blood, wounds, and hospital treatment cited. The bench warned locals of the brutality and the serious consequences of such acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Hotel
Charles Frederick Hickson
O'Connerl
Lan Gon
G. H. Cobley
Benet
Cobly
Hickson
Bo Hickson
Salt Fewel
Sydney
Forbes
Matterson
Gerald O'Connor
Lawson
O'Conner
Championship play again to Forbes city cup drama Festival
In the week long drama festival the City of Orange Cup rewards Forbes MM and D Boclety for Pat Raymonds production K Markham: An Eque Dole. Forbes M and D also win the Orange Historical Award for the same festival entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
City of Orange Cup
Forbes MM
D. Boclety
Pat Raymond
K. Markham
Fines Shaping Up After Unlawful Assault Case
Choris O'Connor and George Turner were fined £5 and £15 respectively after a Thursday court hearing over unlawful assault on Alfred James Matterson. The incident occurred near the Globe Motel when a fight between O'Connor and Turner escalated as bystanders intervened. Witnesses described attempts to break up the fight and noted Turner’s prior movements with a party from Condobolin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choris O'Connor
George Turter
Asault
Alfred James Matterwon
Lee Globe
Maturson
Sydney
Charlie O'Conner
George Turner
Withews
Hickson
O'Conner
Turner
Geome Turner
Condobolin
Cibobe
Conchobolin
Hickeon
Lawson
Matterson
Wright
Fowl House
Constable Walker
Jett
Charles O'Connor
Globe
Honow
Forbes Mail Service Decline Draws Complaints
Telegrams from the Graglera Association were forwarded to Mr John Howse describing deteriorating Forbes mail service. They note withdrawal of all mail and reduced running mail train to four days per week and request restoration to daily service comparable to fifty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graglera
John Howse
Forbes
ANZAC DAY Arrangements At Forbes Office
Forbes Office will observe Ames Day on Wednesday 25 April 1955 from 3 am to 10 am. Office open for all business except money order and return service. Mail delivery by postman ceases. mail collected by private arrangements after 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Ames
Fight After Football Match At Con dobolin In 19th Century
Gerald O'Connor, Lawson, Charlie O'Connor and George Turner attended a football match at Con dobolin then visited Moon bi and Globe Hotel. An argument with Hickson led to a fight witnessed by Wright and others. O'Connor tried to intervene but Hickson attacked Lawson and pursued into a shed. Police were reportedly coming as the incident unfolded. Palmer and Boylson appeared for complainant and defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Thomas Wright
Lawson
O'Connor
Hickson
Turner
Waller
Mae
Gerald O'Connor
Charlie O'Connor
George Turner
Condobolin
Moonbi
Forbea
Globe
Ay Hickson
O'Conner
Wright
Ger O'Connor
Noel Lawson
Fockson
Gerry O'Connor
Chen
R GO Palmer
J. Boylson
Retiring secretary awarded leather manicure set at tea
In the afternoon tea stage Mr. A E Macintosh presented Mins Miar Raret Vout, retiring secretary, on behalf of members, with a leather encased manicure set as a token of appreciation.
Rush Of Political Speakers To Forbes
Fortes has hed a rush of politicians here the week in connection with the Federal elections to be held on Saturday April 24. Notable visits included Mr AEK Gardiner Independent candidate for Calure and Mr Ashley who spoke at several meetings. The Liberal candidate for the constituency, Mr Howse, addressed a gathering and defended Labour’s record while outlining government policy on communism and social measures. A Woolgrowers meeting chaired by Mr Perry heard Sir Earle Page outline the Wool Sales Deduction Act and fielded questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortes
Sepulor Ashley
Coture
Deck
Astley
Gebweine
Jon Forbes
Wbos
M Jolie
Howse
Calleagie
Neville Howse
Hat Genthernut
Chtien
Sluterbeta
Spd
Jac Beer
Senate
Labor
Wallace Meares
Earle Page
Messrs
J. T. Wows & Sons
Oes
A C Perry
Earle
Cully
Charge Dismissed In Right Of Way Case
The defendant Leo Andrew Stevens a lorry driver faced a right of way case after a December 9 incident at Lachlan Street near Strand Theatre. Witnesses described a collision with a car that had no lights. defense contends Stevens exercised proper caution and the car’s headlights were off, leading to reasonable doubt and the charge being dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Cobley
Leo Andrew Stevens
Lachlan Street
Strand Theatre
Stevens
Traffc Dome
Brevens
Leonard Patrick Nicholson
Henos
Nicholson
Citmes
Claude Lindsay Woods
Bireet
Forbes
Lenny Stevens
Walker
J. Williams
Hisa
Wilams
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Ald. Conridge
N. Morrison
Coune
Padeyards Soan
Wevitier
Une
Otmer Loans
Loan Government Department
Commercial Bank of Australia, Ltd
Illarin
W. Angliss & CO
Aust.) Pty. Ltd
Daroobalgie
Wandary
Perekep
Real Blue
Brown Hawk
Taurus
Danhy's
Pride
Tom May
Ted Gala
Medalson
Valmo
Varrulman
Peldorus
Porhes
Moresby
Duke Lerten
Pista
Lquidy
Beyonin
Frey Exypl Lad
Amer
Black Wun
Felder
Cophuty Dyibe
Lachlan Lips
Lady Brinawh
Bay Berane
Forbes Pig Sales
United Mathews
United States
Par Bis Air Force
Am Elefeht
Kerra
United Nations
Korea
Dhele Wuwal
Como
Cribeuee Rem
Mir
Burke
Musileipaubs
Methodist News
Fuian
Ikugby
Union News
Forbes v. Parkes
Thi
Forbes Club
Bench
Noel John Lawson
Petty Sessions
Me A EK Gardiner
Calure
Par
Ude
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Spring Street
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