Forbes district irrigation dairy farm request refused
The Forbes Municipal Council heard from Mr Edgar Oring regarding a proposed irrigation experimental dairy farm. The Minister cited a shortage of trained technical officers and war-year recruitment difficulties, postponing action. The Forbes area may be reconsidered later, but past dairy farm divestments complicate renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes Municigal
Edgar Oring
MLAQ
Milmister
Am Irrigation
Forbes
Hts
Department
Jemalong
Life of the Land reiterated in village settlement plan
British commentator L. F. Easterbrook argues life on the land offers more than money and wages. He advocates settling families in small villages to ensure a life of abundance instead of isolated living. The piece contrasts wealth with the value of rural existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Easterbrook
Calcutta Cup at Forbes Race Meeting Highlighted by Local Entrants
Forbes J C May Race Meeting previews the Calcutta Cup with 26 entrants and 19 likely to reach the barrier. Horsetrainers Herb Jones and Gus Millsom bring a strong local contingent including Collamp Bo Gong Hermia Frobisher Rollicker Sun Shade Onyx Pal Morse Patrecka Gay Double Valerier Wandarang Puremo and Silbrooke amid late adds and form notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Jones
Queanbeyan
Collamp
Bogong
Gus Millsom
Goulburn
Hermia
Frobisher
Rollicker
Sunshade
Pantera
Aely
Hag
Valerier Wi
Timboy
Rosehill
J Thompson
Tet Tormbey
Little River
Warromine
Toby
Marromine
Onyx
A M. Balcombe
WDEA
R. Mason
Parkes
PHOS
Roy O'Brien
Ralph
Bewnlian
J. Fitzgerald
Orange
Vialemar
Cowra
Will Atripst
Gay
St. Tb
Narromine
Joe Pitegerald- Valeiier
Valerior
Jim Flynn
Valentina
Wandarang
Charlie Ireland
Wellington
Cool King
Toy
Elect
Puremo
C. Molloy
Silbrooke
Neirbo
A. Evans
Red Bruce
Metallic
Valerior Patrocks
Litle River
Gay Double
Bilb
Cars in Collision on Forbes Parkes Road
Two cars collided on Forbes Parkes Road near Moulden Hill outside Parkes. Mr Bede Sheridan suffered the most damage when his vehicle rolled over though all occupants escaped with minor injuries. Sheridan’s wife and Stevens’s passenger sustained foot injuries. the latter’s injury was aggravated. Ambulance took occupants to Parkes District Hospital for assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes-Parkes Road
Ile
Mr. H. Stevens
Sam Street
Forbes
Parkes
Moulden's Hill
Juste
Myr. Stevens
Bede Sheridan
Forkes
Gieriden
Fores
Sheridan
Stevens
Phelasht
Paorkea
Parkes District
SF COUNTH Cisions Te Me 2 UU With OS
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Trade and council notes from Forbes Shire meeting minutes
The report covers wine and beer consumption trends in 1838 to 1939 with per head figures, a CWA Forbes branch application granted for road work, and council correspondence. It notes potential Governor visits, grants under the Commonwealth and Main Roads funds, and approvals for road development, bridges, culverts, and tree removals near electric lines amid budget concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewie
Council
F P Orin
BR. G. Metall Mila
Morth
Pirbes
Gevenor
Caldwell
D. Grogan
Forbes
Tiney
Coldwell
Dull
Jemalong
Main Roads Department
Main Foods Department
Curaw Wandeo
Corinella
Gooniga Creek
Portes Parkes
Orange Council Deficits and Revenue Shortfalls
The Orange Municipal Council reports deficits in general, electricity, and sewerage funds for the year, with a total deficit of £4204 despite revenue gains. The general fund shows a deficit of £, the gas fund surplus £10, the electricity fund deficit, and the water fund deficit of £91527. Aggregate revenue over three years totals show trends toward deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goa and Water
Orange Municipal Council
Severare
Fll. Niven
Chewiny
Berr Gas
Cata Water Fund
Niven
One State Award Sought For Forbes Hospital Staff
Forbes District Hospital Board met to discuss creating a single hospital employee award replacing separate metropolitan country Newcastle and Minttlind schemes. Chairman H K Ford noted complexity and potential admin savings. Secretary J A Wilkey reported attending a conference at Dubbo and cited Staff concerns and the need for updated administration under a unified award. Daily patient average for March was 32.2 with 79 outpatients and 451 attendances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes District Hospital Board
H. K. Ford
J. A Wilkey
Dubbo
Wilkey
Forbes Hospital
Will Support Wyangala Work Near Lachlan Dam
The Will Willing support for the Wyangala dam at Lake Ballyrogan on the Lachlan River nears completion. Minister for Conservation Mr Weir says the 108 000 acre storage will boost a Lachlan Valley water reserve at a cost of 300 000 pounds. The project aims to supplement existing cover and relieve lower Lachlan demand, with workers to move to Lake Menindee storage in a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ballyrogan
Lachlan River
Weir
Lachlan Valley
Myr. Weir
Lac Cargelligo
Wysngela
County Council Proclaims Central West Authority over Electricity
After a lengthy controversy over electricity control, the Goo bang Shire is superseded by the Central West County Council proclamation. Pull powers are delegated to exercise complete control of electricity supply and appliances in Parkes Municipality and Quebang Shire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goobang
Central Weat County Council
Parkes
Quebang Shire
Hotel Changes Hands in Forbes Local Syndicate Buys Vandenberg
The Vandenberg Hotel at Forbes change hands from Mrs. Nella Clift to a local syndicate. Licensing Court granted license transfer to Mr. Shaw Strickland who will oversee management with Miss Rose Martin directing house operations. Strickland is a longtime district resident respected in local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandenberg
Forbes
Nella Clift
Tuéaday Tronafey
Shaw Strickland
Strickland
Remiers
Rose Martin
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Soret
Asresuly
Thorsee
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Britain
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Aiwa
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Uke Jemalong Shire
Ounell
Orange Council
Lachlan
Ford
Newcastle
Minttlind
Pord
Mont
Wyangala
Aan
County Council
Fruit Mart
Meaghers Star
Lisle
Burgundy
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