Referendum on Dog License Sought by By Election Debate
A long council debate centers on holding a voluntary referendum with the by election to gauge dog racing license support. Aldermen Musgrave Holloway and College oppose action. Harteher and others push for a referendum to reflect community views while noting authority rests with the Chief Secretary.
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Harteche
Forbes
Ald
Muserave
Savor
Harteher
Wow
Ard Jones
Abe ’ Dire
Forbes Society Praises Miss Dempsey at Fortes district library
A historical notice from the Forbes Society extends praise to Miss Dempsey for her contributions to Fortes district, noting a forthcoming booklet and an annual May celebration. The piece mentions the Fortes Public Library and local news agencies distributing copies, with prices listed by the Society.
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Miss F
Deerepais
Dibraraz
Ferber Pulbhie
Pollewirw
Fortes
Bensch
Vand Harris & Seria
Referendum Defeated in Wool Plan Vote
The Commonwealth Government’s wool referendum failed, with the woolgrower majority voting against the plan. Details show overwhelming opposition in the West Australian region and indicate the government may rethink its approach.
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Post J
Schoolboys football carnival profits rise on donations
Mr. Jack Hartehet, secretary of Group XL, reports a profit from this year’s schoolboys football carnival held at Fore bea despite postponements. The gain stems from generous donations from Forbes and the district, with additional support noted from Eugene Finn and Wiesel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hartehet
Group XL
Thin
Ge Jilic
Forbes
Forbes Escapes Floods and Mail Disruptions
The Forbes town section escaped a major flood landing over the weekend while low-lying river areas and Lake Forbes remained flooded. Mail services were disrupted across Cowra Eugeniu and nearby areas, with some contracts resuming later in the week. Forbes golf course closed due to river flooding as Wallace Cup and other championships faced delays.
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Forbes
Lake Forbes
Sharp
Mulyntoiry
Eugen
yesLer
Jemalong Mounteln
Opening Wool Sale Sparks Strong Bid in Sydney
The wool market opened in Sydney with buyers from Dalgetys and major speculators showing brisk interest. Prices for Merino descriptors dipped early while demand remained firm for early shorn Western and Riverina clips, with top lots like the Dungalear bale carrying notable price declines. The International Materials Conference wool committee remains ready to reconvene as governments await recommendations on global wool distribution.
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Dulgely 6 News Service
Sydney
Condinest
Bradford
Japan
Meason
Dalgety
Riverina
Dalgett
Estate Jones
Stanleigh
Col
C. L. Crisp
Ivanae
EB. BP
Trunhoe
Washington
International Materials Conference
Wirrina Power Line Energised and Finance Total
Wirrina line energised with the first section on Monday and consumers connected on Wednesday. A second section will be energised this week. Clerk reported completion of the Mo 5 electricity loan papers of £20,000, bringing total borrowed for electricity to £130,000. London clergyman urged destruction of tom cat on grounds cited.
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McDonald
Wirrinya
Copeland
Forbes J C Show Races Attract Entries From Elite Units
Excellent entries have been received for Forbes Jockey Club Show race meeting to be held next week. Notable entrants include city standout High Idealy Chief Mohican Spanish Buke r Smooth Acton and Air Plane Buccessul. Trainer Mir 1B Aalevelt will be represented by King's Bouible, winner at the recent Oretton Cup carnival, with weights to be published in Friday's Acvorate.
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Forbes Jockey Club
Ad High Idealy
Mohican
Acton
Buccessul Sydney
Mir
A. Aalevelt
King’s Bouible F
Eniiriey
Forbes Parkes air coach service schedule details
The Batata Bus Co will operate a parlor coach between Forbes and Parkes serving Butler and ANA air services. Daily departures from Forbes are 7 am and 11:10 am with corresponding arrivals at Parkes Aerodrome. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays the 7 am arrival is 6:25 am, and the return services depart at 3:48 pm and 3:50 pm with arrivals at 1:35 pm. Sunday service is 10:25 am from Forbes arriving 1:10 pm.
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Batata Bus Co
Forbes
Parkes
Butler
ANA Air Services
Farkes
Forbe
Forbes Hits 28000 Loan Quota Amid Private Bank Contact Issues
The Forbes quota is set at £28,000 while Porkea £26,500 Cow £27,008 Young £23,760 and Grenfell £12,000. Eugowra township urged to raise £2,400. The £410,000 loan closes September 12 with subscriptions above that amount retained. Funds to support works and services in the Commonwealth and States.
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Forbes
Commonwealth Bank
Porkea
Young
Grenfell
Eugowra
Commonwealth
Bridges Sought To Ease Forbes Traffic Delays
Jemalong Shire Council argues Main Roads Board loan Bailey bridging equipment to span New Grenfell Road at Turners crossing. Superintendent Dunn cites widespread hold ups from Hooded state flooding near Forbes, predicting lasting impact on through traffic and tourist perception of Forbes as a transit stop.
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Forbes
Jack Dunn
A.M
Jemalong Shire
Main Roads Board
Grenfell Road
Bunn
SHIRE
Ir Laat Beawe, Bt
Matin Rows Board
Turner's Crossing
Abe
Grenfell
Muddy Lagoon
Do Upwrich
Dunn
Temera
Beung
Cootamumba
Fingstone Creek
Parkes-Eugowrs
Manildre
Rural Bank Lamb Breeders' Comp Winners Named
Winners of the Rural Bank lamb breeders’ ewe competition have been announced. Section A for half bred ewes was won by W. E. Pennefather of Maneela Bathurst. Section B for ewes with more British blood than the half-bred was won by J. W. McLean of Eversleigh Corona. Mrs. D. P. Dempsey plans to run at Diesrnsinky shop for the Library queen Margaret Genge and seeks donated saleable clothing.
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Rural Bank
W. E Pennefather
Maneela
Bathurst
J. W. McLean
D. P. Dempsey
Margaret Genge
Greek Bottle Message Sparks WWI Reunion Tale
A 20th century bottle message from a British WWI soldier, found on a Greek island, traced a voyage from England to Australia aboard the ship Bayon. The note spoke of love, war disruption, and a request for contact, revealing a family tale of emigration to Australia and later life in Paris before tragedy and rescue attempts.
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Kalatak
Zante
Duke Ttes
Homebush Market Report Sees Sheep Decline and Lambs Down
Daigéty's News Service records the Homebush sale with 10 804 sheep and lambs penned. Prices eased across categories with sheep and lambs 4d to 1s lower, hoggets 17d to 1s, wethers 10d to 2d, ewes 14d to 6d per head, vealers and yearlings 180d to 170d per doe.
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Daigéty
Tomato Growers Demand £18 Per Ton in NSW
The NSW Vegetable Growers Association met processors in Sydney and demanded £18 per ton for all tomatoes in the coming season. Forbes branch officials reported the demand at a special meeting. A fighting fund was approved to aid statewide organization of growers. no contracts would be signed below £10 per ton. Other Western growers and the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area are expected to join.
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N.S.W. Vegetable ‘Growers’ Association
Sydney
Forbes Branch
Vig.a
Messrs
Thos. Deberiham
Gordon Egan
Iig.a
Forbes
Goolagong
Wellington
VGA
Holso
Murrumbidgee Urrigelen
Editorials: Past or Future in September Focus
Editorial note questions whether attention should honor past achievements or look ahead to future progress. It reflects on how communities visualise plans and the justification for celebration based on perceived accomplishments in human endeavour and culture.
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Miter
Allence
Holloway
Ives
Musgrave
Tualt
Tbe
le Myer
Ald. Musgrave
Historical ‘Society
Beisdass
Angliss & CO
Aust.) Pty. Ltd
Daroosalgie
Tren Bridge
Ries
Bin
United States
Secretary of Defence
United Nations
Kerem
George C. Marshall
Marshall
London
Tom Cain
CION
Forbes J.C
Forbes-Parkes Air Coach Service
Cowra
Canowindra
Thia
Jemaleng Shire
Qewneil
Forbesee Daeepee
St. Jean
Bngland
Australia
Cavys Bay
Dk Mariner
Ubetr Ganic
Greece
Butte
Paris
Pee Fas de Coles
Royal Navy
Res
de Collins
Emekeres
V.G.A
Bennett
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