Water scheme row blurs lines of liability
A Lyndhurst Shire meeting scrutinised the Forbes water scheme with McCarron and Herbert arguing the government bears no liability if the scheme collapses. The minister’s letter outlined why current legal and financial conditions prevent proceeding, urging councils to consider only possible future representations while avoiding new commitments.
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McCarron
Orange
Spooner
Callinan
Sydney
Spoener
Miller
Hawkins
Davey
Lyndhart
Gounell
McCarren
Lyndhurst Shire
Pacathon
Uli
Lyndhurst
Clark
RE O'Halloran
J. Miocir
Central Tablelands
Visit of Minister Dunn to Forbes for irrigation project tour
Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce is advised that Captain the Hon. W. F. Dunn Minister for Agriculture and Foresta will visit Forbes on Monday September 15. He plans to inspect the Goslagong Forbes irrigation scheme and the Kangarochy site, meet local public bodies, and discuss transport and itinerary arrangements.
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Forbes and District Chamber of Commerce
E. P. Dring
MULA
W. F. Dunn
Agriculture and Foresta
Forbes
Ares
Kangarochy
Gooslagong
Tom
Ministeria
Ely
Menzies Stayeye and Imperial War Council Debate
Report notes possibility of Menzies remaining in some capacity as UAP and Waen Tealer consent to his return with three exceptions. It suggests Labor supports Australasia representation in the Imperial War Council be delegated to a minister other than the Prime Minister.
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UAP
Waen
Tealer
Reab
Labor
Imperial War Council
Civilian Call to Defend Leningrad After Front Threats
London reports quote Marshal Vorishiloff urging civilians to follow front line example and prepare to defend Leningrad with determination. Observers deem Germany’s threat to the city more serious than expected as progress south and north of the city appears limited and uncertain.
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London
Leningrad Iz
Marshall Vorishiloff
Seriou
Filtration Plant Plans Discussed by Forbes Municipal Council
Forbes Municipal Council held a special meeting to consider filtration plant matters after inspecting the Wagga plant. The Public Works Department offered plans based on Dubbo and Gowns designs, with supervision and tender oversight for a percentage fee, while Melbourne Filtration proposed a £16000 plant plus taxes. council agreed to have the department prepare plans and supervise construction and to allow tenders with possible joint action between towns.
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Forbes
Wagga
Downell
Public Works Department
Ita
Peee
Canberra Debates War Costs and Local Projects
The meeting discussed funding £7000 as its share of a national plan and approved a loan proposal to be advertised. The Mayor was granted £16 extra, and a deputation was formed with Parkes Chamber of Commerce to urge a power alcohol distillery for Forbes. A ganger for the quarry may be appointed, and Fowler steam roller sold to the Commonwealth for war use.
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Abd. Flannery
Gatger
OC. J. Press
Couidle
Commonwealth
Ald
Hawkins
Holman
Plannery
Wea- 6
Shot Fired In Night In Forbes Burglary Case
Two men Wm Bing Jr and Martin A O Malley faced Forbes Police Court for breaking and entering the garage of Mrs Mary C Grimshaw in Brewery Lane Forbes on August 7 and stealing goods including cards, cutlery, toys, an inkstand and insulated wire. A revolver shot occurred as they fled, with constables chasing through Johnson Street Dowling Street and past the Hardie’s grocery store toward the golf course. Bing claimed innocence while O Malley was pursued after fleeing a briar bush scene and both were arrested and held for further hearing.
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Forbes
Chisset
J. FP Willama
O'Neil
Sheldrick
Thal
Ip Paw
Rem
Johnson Street
Dowling Street
Gala
Mr. Smith
Smith
Jimmy
Bing
Defendant
Mire
Grimshaw
Guenty
Omalley
DrMalley
Mr. Williams
Constable of
Meill
Hodge
Fred
Brewery Lane
Johnson Birest
Hardie
Pro
O'Malley
Herbert Street
Telippo
Wls
Gorose
Sausage Orders Reach Australian and Imperial Posts
The Department of Supply accepts an order for 18 miles of sausages monthly for overseas posts in Australia and the Empire. Australia has been delivering sausages at about 1.5 million pounds per month, with roughly eight sausages per pound. An urgent Indian request for 1000 tomas is mentioned amid existing orders.
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Department of Supply
Australia
India
Berlin Evacuation Planned As City Declared Unsafe
Moscow Radio reports German authorities discuss moving the government from Berlin to southern Germany. Ministers have left Berlin for conferences, with a general evacuation planned for autumn as English and Soviet raids rise in danger.
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T He
Moscow Radio
Berlin
Germany
Aod
Britain Will Pay Dearly Propaganda Warning From Goebbels
A Nazi broadcaster warns Britain will pay dearly for bombing civilians. The message claims German retaliation will be swift once Russia’s alliance with Germany is finalised and Luftwaffe power is unleashed.
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Britain
Warning to Iran callersome defense sacrifice urged
London dispatch reports a Thursday warning to the army that it must be prepared for any sacrifice demanded in defense of the country. The notice underscores heightened wartime duties and readiness amid escalating tensions with Iran.
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London
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