Alderman Sam Saves Council Meeting May 7 1928
At the Victoria Hotel in Forbes Alderman Sam's timely attendance kept Thursday night’s council meeting alive just as it faced adjournment. The Mayor and others were absent due to urgent business, yet Sam appeared at the mayoral table, restoring order as onlookers speculated about his future attendance. Crocker and Morris advertise firewood and motor lorry hire in Forbes.
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Victoria Hotel
Forbes
Sam
Ald San
Wood
Ald
George Street West
Sydney
Australia
Eleo
Crocker
Morris
South Forbes
Departure of Carl Wills From Australian Bank of Commerce
Town leaders gathered at the Vandenberg Hole to bid farewell to Carl Wills, manager of the Australian Bank of Commerce Forbes, who departs for Coonabarabran. Mr Austen led a toast, noting Wills has been promoted after removal by the directors.
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Vandenberg Hole
Carl Wills
A. B. Twogood
J. C. Keane
F. G. T. Allison
H. Besgrove
T. A. Garnsey
A. F. Sweeney
Gee, Thornton
Jas
Rawsthorne
J. T. Woods
P. M. McGirr
8. Gale
H. Schwartskoff
Mr. Austen
Mr. Wills
Forbes
Wills Resigns From Forbes Committees After Long Service
The article praises Mr. Wills for resigning as treasurer of many Forbes committees including Hospital, PA and H, and School of Arts. Mrs. Wills is noted as a Forbes native, with wishes for health and happiness. Mr. Thomson and Mr. Butler commend his amiable conduct and lament his departure from the town.
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Wills
Phospital
Forbes
Banker Wills Honored For Forbes Town Service Farewell
In Forbes a gathering of bankers and townsfolk saluted Mr. Wills for his service to the town. Presentations, speeches by Mr. Dunn and other financial leaders praised his work and goodwill. A cheque was presented to recognize his contributions as colleagues toasted his successor Mr. Cameron and the chairman.
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Beddle
Wille
Hla
Ote
M. Dunn
Wills
Mr. Beddie
Council debates act of God bridge injury claim
A letter from solicitor Meillon on behalf of James Lyell seeks £5 for knee injury and damaged clothing after stepping through a loose plank on the Lachlan Street foot bridge at the Lagoon. Council members clash over whether flood waters caused the damage, with one calling it an act of God and others insisting the bridge be kept in proper condition.
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Forbes
Meillon
James Lyell
Lyell
Lachlan Street
Alderman Twist
Connell
Ald
Bam
Ald Twlat
Burrs destruction debate at Jemulong Shire Council
Jemulong Shire Council pressed Jemulong Municipal Council over burr destruction along town boundaries. Alderman Twist noted funds nearly exhausted though two workers remained on site. Aldermen Meagher and Sam urged more action while the commons ranger was tasked to focus on worst spots. Further funding and authorization were sought to continue the effort.
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Jemulong Shire
Thorsday
Twist
Corncil
Ald
Meagher
Jem
Sam
Bridge Status Discussed After Floods
The Works overseer Mr McKellar attended as Wis expressed concern over the bridge. The Deputy Mayor stated the bridge was in good order before the floods and repairs were made promptly after assessment. the letter was simply received.
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Ald
Bam
Mr. McKellar
Wis
Ald Meagher Sounds Alarm Over Straying Stock Impounding
Alderman Meagher criticized the impounding report covering five cattle impounded in Woods Crowding Park on different dates. He urged stronger action and proposed a special ranger report at the next meeting while noting recent herds near Lavhlan Street. He suggested the council buy chaff to deter strays and questioned fence netting adequacy.
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Ald
Meagher
Crowsing Park
Camp Hill
Sam
Cornell
Ald. Meagher
Alderman Smith
Lavhlan Street
Mayor Returns to the Fold After Six Month Hiatus
Alderman Twogood resumed the mayoral chair at last night's council meeting after six months away. Present were Aldermen Twist Smith Byrnes Sam and Meagher. Twogood praised Twist for leading in his absence and thanked him for managing during the vacancy. Twist welcomed the mayor back and expressed appreciation for the steady leadership.
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Alderman Twogood
Twist
Smith
Byrnes
Sam
Meagher
Ald. Twogood
Ald
Wise Mothers Make This Family Cough Syrup
Advertising copy touts a DIY cough syrup from a 4 shilling bottle of HEENZO mixed with sweetened water, claiming it yields about ten pounds worth of ready-made mixtures for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza. It cites over 12 000 letters praising its quick throat relief chest easing and cough suppression and notes its suitability for families seeking low-cost relief.
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